The shadow guards outside the Song family have already withdrawn. The news of Cheng Zheng's killing shocked them. In the minds of many people, Cheng Zheng is almost a god-like existence. Now that this god has fallen, those who admired him People couldn't restrain the sadness in their hearts, and wanted to know the truth one after another.
Who actually killed Cheng Zheng
The shadow guard who saw Cheng Zheng killed in the heavy rain last night gave the answer.
Lu Yaoyao.
This name lingered in Song Hongao's mind. He had already come to the palace and asked to see Zhao Rao.
"Zhen Guohou, the emperor caught cold last night, and because of Mr. Shoufu... Now he is alone in the bedroom, no matter who he is." The palace man replied in a low voice.
"Where is the second princess?" Song Hongao asked.
The palace man said, "The second princess is guarding outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation."
Song Hongao nodded slightly, "Who escorted the emperor to Lord Cheng yesterday?"
"It's Deputy Commander Ling." The palace man said, he had just finished speaking when he saw Ling Jian striding towards him.
"Marquis of Zhen Guo." Ling Jian looked heavy, with hatred hidden in his eyes, and when he saw Song Hongao, he saluted solemnly.
Song Hongao looked at him straight, "Is it true that Lu Yaoyao, the concubine of the Yuan Kingdom, killed Cheng Zheng?"
"Yes, Master Cheng and the Emperor recognized her identity." Ling Jian said coldly, "She shot Your Excellency in the chest with an arrow."
Right in the deadliest position, Cheng Zheng couldn't hold on before the imperial doctor arrived.
"Master Cheng's martial arts are so strong, how could he be shot by Lu Yaoyao with an arrow?" Song Hongao was suspicious, this was incredible, he still remembered Lu Yaoyao, she didn't know martial arts at all.
"Lu Yaoyao's martial arts are superior to Master Cheng's." Ling Jian said.
Song Hongao immediately said, "Impossible! It can't be Lu Yaoyao."
Ling Jian narrowed his eyes and looked at him slightly, "Marquis Zhen Guo has seen her? Lu Yaoyao has already revealed her identity, and she even checked the pulse of the emperor, saying that the emperor is pregnant..."
"What?" Song Hongao was taken aback, he naturally knew that Lu Yaoyao was good at medicine, was it really her? But how could she kill Cheng Zheng? When she was held hostage by the late emperor, she had no ability to resist at all.
"Marquis Zhen Guo, I have to take care of other matters in the Shadow Guard Office. Let me go." Ling Jian glanced at him. Now they don't have time to care about other things. What they have to do now is to take care of Master Cheng's affairs. Protect the safety of the emperor, and then find a chance to take revenge.
Song Hongao nodded slightly, and went into the palace to find Zhao Xiang.
Zhao Xiang is just outside the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and she is waiting for Zhao Rao here.
Since returning to the palace, Zhao Rao locked herself in the bedroom after waking up, and kept Cheng Zheng's body beside her. No matter how people outside tried to persuade her, she never came out to see anyone.
"Second Princess." Song Hongao had already arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and stood behind Zhao Xiang.
"Uncle, why are you here?" Zhao Xiang's brows and eyes were full of worry, and when he saw Song Hongao appearing in the palace, he remembered that no one would surround the Song family anymore.
Cheng Zheng was already dead, and she felt that Zhao Rao had died with him.
"Your Majesty, she..." Song Hongao glanced at the closed gate of the Hall of Mental Cultivation. He had already heard about it when he first came in. Zhao Rao insisted on putting Cheng Zheng in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and no one was there. Even the imperial doctor wanted to feel her pulse. They are not allowed in.
"I won't come out." Zhao Xiang shook her head lightly, she knew how much Cheng Zheng's death had hit Zhao Rao.
Song Hongao looked at the Hall of Mental Cultivation silently.
At this time, a palace official bowed his head and came, "The third and fourth princesses are here, and there are other members of the clan..."
"Don't let them disturb the emperor at this time." Zhao Xiang frowned, knowing that those people didn't come to care about Zhao Rao.
It's a pity that Zhao Lan and the others still came to the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation even though the Imperial Forest Army was blocking them.
"Second Sister, I heard that the Marquis of Anning is dead. Is it true?" Zhao Lan's eyes flickered. At the beginning, her mother and concubine were killed by Cheng Zheng and Zhao Rao. To die, I just feel that I can relieve my hatred through my heart, and I am eager to know the truth.
"Elder sister, we want to see Your Majesty." Zhao Xin said, wanting to cross Zhao Xiang to see Zhao Rao.
Zhao Xiang took a step forward and stood in front of them, "Your Majesty is not seeing anyone at this time, you should go back first, and then enter the palace when His Majesty has time to summon you."
"Second Sister, what do you mean by that?" Zhao Xin stared, "Now that Eldest Sister needs us, how can we sit idly by at home?"
"That's right, who killed the Marquis of An Ning? Why is there no movement in the capital city? Why don't you hurry up and ask the shadow guards to arrest the murderer? This is definitely going to kill the nine clans!" The fourth son-in-law shouted.
Ling Jian came over with dozens of imperial guards in a mighty manner, and guarded the Hall of Mental Cultivation. He looked at Zhao Xin and the fourth son-in-law sharply, "The Hall of Mental Cultivation is the place where the emperor rests. No one is allowed to make noise here!"
They recognized Ling Jian as Cheng Zheng's former confidant, and since Cheng Zheng died, the Imperial Forest Army in the palace should all obey his orders now.
"We just want to see the emperor." Zhao Xin said angrily.
"The emperor didn't summon you, do you want to forcibly break into the Hall of Mental Cultivation?" Ling Jian asked.
Zhao Lan pointed at Zhao Xin and Song Hongao, "Then why are they here?"
"The emperor called me into the palace yesterday, Zhao Lan, do you have any objections?" Zhao Xiang looked at Zhao Lan coldly, even if Cheng Zheng died, she would not let these people take this opportunity to make trouble.
They must stabilize the situation!
When Song Hongao was the first emperor, he was already the most trusted commander of the Imperial Forest Army. Although he later resigned and stayed at home, Zhao Rao was still very polite to him, and everyone else didn't dare to say anything about his presence here.
Zhao Lan and the others were forcibly sent out of the palace.
"Deputy Commander Ling, please General Huo send five thousand elite soldiers from the West Camp to guard the nine gates of the imperial palace and seal off the royal capital." Song Hongao sighed in his heart. For the sake of the late emperor, even if he had already resigned, he could not stand idly by this time. .
If you are not careful this time, it will be about the fate of the country.
Zhao Xiang looked at Song Hongao in surprise, and smiled slightly.
"Okay." Ling Jian hesitated for a moment, feeling that Song Hongao's proposal was indeed feasible.
Song Hongao walked up the steps slowly.
"Uncle, what are you going to do?" Zhao Xiang asked hastily.
"Talk to the emperor." Song Hongao said.
Zhao Xiang frowned, "The emperor doesn't see anyone."
"As an emperor, her grief should be stopped in moderation. Now is not the time for her to hide and mourn." Song Hongao said coldly. He had already reached the gate and pushed open the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation without hesitation.
"..." It was too late for Zhao Xiang to stop him.
The others were completely stunned, and they didn't think of stopping until Song Hongao entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
What does Song Hongao want to do? Did he think the emperor really didn't dare to kill him
Zhao Xiang said in a low voice, "I hope he can really persuade Eldest Sister."