"His Royal Highness, the emperor let you in."
Yuan Qing stood at the gate of the Chongzheng Hall, looking at Yan Zhen with a smile on his face. Regardless of what happened to the queen and the prince, Yuan Qing, the head of the house, never showed any thoughts of waiting for the wind, especially when facing the emperor's only princess. Even more amiable.
Yan Zhen seemed a little nervous. After Yuan Qing said this, she took a deep breath, and asked Yuan Qing in a low voice, "How is the father feeling now?"
Yuan Qing smiled slightly, "The emperor is in a good mood now, don't worry."
Yan Zhen brushed the folds of her palace skirt, and then she gathered her mind and entered the imperial study.
She has rarely come to this place before, and even less since then, and she has not seen her father for a long time.
Yan Zhen didn't take a few steps before she saw Yan Huai behind the desk. Yan Huai was sitting in an open chair made of red gold. She looked very tall and tall. There were mountains of booklets piled up on the desk. Tired, Yan Zhen looked at Yan Huai with admiration and admiration, and saluted respectfully.
"Zhen'er pays homage to Father—"
Yan Huai twitched the corners of his lips, "Get up, how did you know you're looking for Emperor Father today?"
Yan Zhen forced herself to laugh, and observed Yan Huai carefully for a moment, seeing that Yan Huai was really in a good mood before she was completely relieved.
She pursed her lips for a moment and said, "Father really wants Zhen'er to marry into the Northern Wei Dynasty?"
This was decided early on, Yan Zhen took it out and asked again, just looking for an excuse to act coquettishly with Yan Huai first, and sure enough Yan Huai sighed, "Go back on it again?"
Yan Zhen lowered her head and muttered, "Originally, Zhen'er was forced by her mother to marry into the Northern Wei Dynasty."
Yan Huai looked a little helpless, "Tuo Bahong is indeed a good husband candidate. You are married this time, except that you are a little far away, everything else is impeccable."
Yan Zhen raised her head and looked eagerly at Yan Huai, "Is the father so reluctant to part with his daughter?"
Yan Huai was slightly taken aback by Yan Zhen's question, and then tenderness appeared in his eyes, "Father is reluctant to part with you, but the daughter's family is going to get married, and Father is only responsible for choosing someone who will not hurt you. Husband who treats you well, can it be that the father can keep you by his side for a lifetime?"
Yan Huai's gentle words aroused the grievance in Yan Zhen's heart, her eyes turned red immediately, and she took two steps forward, getting closer to Yan Huai, "Why didn't the royal father not say that when the queen mother said she would marry Zhen'er far away?" Against it?"
Yan Huai did not object. In this matter, he gave Zhao Shuhua enough power.
Yan Huai looked at Yan Zhen for a moment, and the emotions in his eyes were complicated, "Because I know that your mother is doing it for your own good."
Yan Zhen's eyes widened, and she couldn't believe it for a while, it's fine for Qin Chaoyu to say that, why even her own father said that!
The relationship between her father and queen mother is not good, and now her mother is locked up by her father. She thought Yan Huai would accuse Zhao Shuhua of autocracy, but she didn't expect Yan Huai to say such a sentence, Yan Zhen hesitated to speak For a moment, "But Zhen'er is still reluctant to part with her father and mother."
Yan Huai sighed, "Then what do you want to do now?"
Yan Zhen lowered her head, her voice was filled with grievance and anger, "Is it too late for Zhen'er to regret the marriage?"
Yan Huai sighed again, "What do you think?"
Yan Zhen also knew that she couldn't do it anymore, she looked up at Yan Huai with red eyes, "When Zhen'er gets married to the Northern Wei Dynasty, I won't be able to see my father and mother."
Although it is possible to come back to visit relatives, but Yan Zhen knows that Da Zhou and the Northern Wei Dynasty are thousands of miles away, but none of the princesses who marry far away will come back later. Hearing Yan Zhen's words, Yan Huai comforted, "Although it is difficult to come back from the Northern Wei Dynasty, it will not be impossible when the time comes. As long as you live well in the Northern Wei Dynasty, I and your mother will be at ease. If there is a chance, we will send someone to the Northern Wei Dynasty to see you."
"Send the prince brother to see me?"
Yan Zhen asked casually, Yan Huai nodded, "It's not impossible."
As soon as these words fell, Yan Zhen's expression changed, unless Yan Che was arranged to go to the Northern Wei Dynasty in the past few years, and Yan Che was going to become the emperor in the future, how could he go to the Northern Wei Dynasty to see himself in person? But now his father didn't have any scruples about this, did he agree casually to appease him, or did he say that he no longer planned to let his brother be the prince
"Father..." Yan Zhen took a step forward and put her hands on the edge of the imperial case table, "Can Zhen'er want to see the mother's queen?"
Yan Huai looked at Yan Zhen, his father's gentleness was still on his face, but for a moment, Yan Zhen felt that cold sweat was about to fall off his body, obviously, her request was beyond Yan Huai's expectations, he almost He could see through her thoughts at a glance.
However, Yan Zhen knew that she couldn't back down, she looked at Yan Huai earnestly, her whole body seemed magnanimous and harmless.
Yan Huai sighed, "Did you forgive your mother?"
Yan Zhen pursed her lips tightly, and said dejectedly, "No, but...but my wedding is approaching, I don't want to leave without seeing the last time, even you said that the queen is for my own good, so naturally I don't like I hated my mother so much before."
The corners of Yan Huai's lips curled up, as if there was a hint of compromise, "Your mother made a mistake, she shouldn't have seen people now, but what you said is also reasonable, before you leave, you should see your mother's queen, father agrees , you can go see her later, you can stay a little longer."
Yan Zhen was overjoyed immediately, her eyes were also bright, thinking of Qin Chaoyu's words, she quickly said, "Can I let..."
"You can go by yourself." Yan Huai cut off Yan Zhen's words, her eyes were still warm, but her tone was unquestionable.
Yan Zhen's eyes trembled slightly, she didn't dare to say any more, she nodded slowly, "Okay, Zhen'er knows."
Yan Huai raised his chin, "Go ahead, you mother and daughter can talk for a while."
Yan Zhen's request was achieved, but for some reason, she couldn't get excited at all. Even though Yan Huai indulged her, he had a clear bottom line, and there was no doubt about it. Yan Zhen felt guilty, respectful After saluting, he turned around and backed out.
Yuan Qing received Yan Huai's order and personally accompanied Yan Zhen to Kunning Palace.
Outside the Kunning Palace, the person in charge of guarding the imperial guards was Zhao Yu. Suddenly seeing Yan Zhen appearing, Zhao Yu was stunned.
However, Yan Zhen kept a cold face, as if she didn't see him, Yuan Qing who was behind Yan Zhen smiled and said, "The emperor issued an order to let the princess go in and talk to the empress, Commander Zhao, please let me go. "
Zhao Yu took a deep look at Yan Zhen and nodded.
The imperial guards dispersed, and Yan Zhen entered the Kunning Palace alone without looking sideways.
Zhao Yu's eyes fell on Yan Zhen, and he sighed for a while.
In fact, Yan Zhen felt very uncomfortable in her heart. Although she and Zhao Yu didn't have any vows, they didn't have such deep affection that she had to be with him, but after all, Zhao Yu was the first person in her life who moved the girl's mind, so it was different after all. However, she is about to get married, and there is no possibility of being with Zhao Yu. No matter how young and heroic Zhao Yu is, how can he compete with his father and mother? !
Yan Zhen sighed, and quickly walked to the main hall of Kunning Palace.
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Days of grounding made Zhao Shuhua's complexion darker and darker.
When she was grounded for three or two days, she was not flustered, and for five or six days she was just a little suspicious, but now she has been grounded for less than half a month, which is undoubtedly a very dangerous signal. Yun Yan watched from the sidelines, only feeling that after so many years Come on, I have never seen the Empress so anxious.
"Empress, it's not an option to go on like this. Do you want to find a way to meet the emperor..."
See the emperor? ! Zhao Shuhua sneered slightly, "It's useless to see him, I guess something happened to the crown prince."
Yun Yan's complexion changed a few times, "How come, His Royal Highness was not involved in last year's incident."
Zhao Shuhua shook her head, the expression on her face was extremely complicated. Although the prince was not involved in last year's incident, it was too simple for Yan Huai to find Yan Che's fault. It is very rare for officials to be completely innocent. Since Yan Che became the crown prince, many people from the court have come to take refuge in him. No matter how fair and strict Yan Che is, it is impossible to prevent his subordinates from making mistakes. When the water is clear, there will be no fish.
Zhao Shuhua's heart sank to the bottom of the valley following the recent days of confinement. She had a faint guess in her heart. She couldn't believe it at first, but she didn't know what she thought of. The sneer on her face became stronger and stronger. Everything is possible with human means!
Zhao Shuhua lowered her eyes and pondered. She hasn't had a good night's sleep in the past few days. At this moment, there is already a black shadow, but in this situation, she is trapped in this small Kunning Palace, and there is nothing she can do. And she won't show her cards until the last step.
So did it reach the last moment? What was that person's plan
Zhao Shuhua didn't know, but she definitely didn't dare to take chances anymore, "Wait a minute, we can't do anything inside Kunning Palace, but there are Crown Prince and Zhen'er outside, they must know that they can't wait any longer."
Yunyan nodded, and said with a bit of worry, "Ma'am, could it be that..."
Zhao Shuhua smiled mockingly and nodded, "Maybe our time is coming!"
Hearing these words, Yun Yan shrank her pupils in fright, "This... this is not enough, then Jin Wang's bodyguard is just a young man, even if he was executed by you, how could it have such a big impact? Besides, King Jin's death has nothing to do with us, you clearly wanted to save King Jin back then!"
Zhao Shuhua smiled wryly, "Who would believe it?"
Yunyan's complexion changed a few times, and there was a twinge of distress in her heart, yes, no one would believe it.
Zhao Shuhua's cold eyes narrowed slightly, and a sharp edge flashed in her eyes, "It's not impossible, Che'er is not the best candidate in the emperor's heart."
When Yunyan heard this, her heart trembled even more. She is the queen's most trusted maidservant, and Yanche is equivalent to her young master. Yanche was registered as the crown prince a year ago. These households are a matter of course. Yunyan I think that even the emperor thinks this way. Yan Che, as a heir, is not the eldest son, but he is the first candidate for the crown prince in terms of character and ability. Why can the queen say today that Yan Che is not the emperor's most important son? What about good choices? !
The uneasiness in Yunyan's heart became more and more serious, "Empress, what does this mean?"
Zhao Shuhua closed her eyes lightly, "This day will always come. I thought it would be a few years, but I didn't expect the emperor to become anxious. Yan Che and King Cheng are not the best candidates. Your majesty His eyes were already looking elsewhere."
Yun Yan was confused when he heard this, "The emperor is in his prime, is it because he is afraid that His Highness the Crown Prince will have too much power?"
Zhao Shuhua shook her head again, she didn't know what to think, she suddenly opened her eyes and said, "It's so strange, I still haven't figured out how Song Xiwen's body would appear in the backyard of Prince Jin's Mansion, if not, the emperor might not find it Opportunity grounds me, and there will be no such things in the future.”
Yunyan has been with Zhao Shuhua for twenty years, and she is one of the people who knows the most about last year. As soon as she said this, Yunyan immediately said, "Empress, did someone know about last year? Song Xiwen's body was buried Moved to Prince Jin's Mansion?"
Zhao Shuhua said in a deep voice, "Of course it was removed by someone. A dead person will not bury himself in another place."
But who is this person? The opponent is in the dark, but she is in the light. This feeling is really bad.
"What we did last year was impeccable. There will never be such a mistake. Who is the one who leaked the news?"
Yun Yan frowned and said, "The ones who know about this matter most clearly are Eunuch Kang and Eunuch Zhu. They are also very good friends in private..."
Zhao Shuhua still frowned, "It's impossible, the two of them are loyal to me."
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Shuhua herself was a little uncertain. Kang Bowen and Zhu Yucheng were indeed picked up by her, but these two people were too far away from her sight. Because of her trust, she had never monitored them these years Two people, Zhao Shuhua didn't know whether it was possible for these two people to betray themselves or be bought by new people. Zhao Shuhua frowned and sighed, "They didn't hesitate when they died. I guess they won't betray me."
The corners of Yun Yan's lips were tightly pursed, "Your Majesty, if you have guessed what the Emperor is thinking, what shall we do?"
Zhao Shuhua's eyes turned cold, and the aura of the whole person became chilling. Seeing Zhao Shuhua like this, Yunyan's heart suddenly jumped. The queen is the wisest woman she has ever seen. The harem threat that Qian Dan faces is still Yan Che becoming the prince step by step. Everything is under the control of the queen, and no matter what time she is, she is calm and calm, no matter how much anger is in her heart. Fear, she will not show it, and when her opponent sees her posture, she will believe that she has enough confidence. Usually at this time, the opponent has already retreated automatically. Feng Lingsu is a very good example of.
Although it is well known that Concubine Feng Guifei is the most favored, Feng Lingsu has not dared to fight against the queen for so many years. He would take out his anger on the concubines of lower ranks, and cock his tail when he was favored. Dare to do it, Yunyan always thought that the owner of Shoukang Palace would be her own master in the future, and until the last moment, this huge palace would be under her own master's control, but now it seems that her thinking is too simple.
Zhao Shuhua's eyes are piercing, and her whole body seems to be covered with strong winds. Her father is the general of the Zhou Dynasty. She knew how to be a warrior since she was a child. She happened to be a woman, so she could only restrain all her ambition and sharpness, and went to this cage with high walls and a deep courtyard, but even though she was imprisoned here for twenty years, she still had the fierce courage to charge forward and fight to the death!
"Wait another two days, if the crown prince and Zhen'er don't show up, I have a solution."
Zhao Shuhua pondered for a while before opening her mouth, Yunyan felt relieved when she heard these words.
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Zhao Shuhua waited only one day for Yan Zhen to arrive. Yun Yan was about to cry when she saw Yan Zhen. Before she had time to salute, she turned around and ran in, "Empress, the princess is coming! The princess is coming—"
Zhao Shuhua stood up immediately, realizing that she was too excited, she quickly sat back to the distance, and soon, Yan Zhen entered the room.
I haven't seen Zhao Shuhua for many days, Yan Zhen felt that Zhao Shuhua was a few years older at the first glance, she was still dressed in gorgeous clothes, and her makeup was still exquisite, but she sat there with her back straight, which gave people a feeling that she was strong and self-supporting The feeling of being calm, the calmness and momentum of the past, are now a bit bleak.
Yan Zhen stepped forward, but did not salute, "Brother Prince and Sister-in-law asked me to come."
Zhao Shuhua looked deeply at Yan Zhen. In the past, Yan Zhen would have jumped into her arms long ago, but now, she didn't even call out to her mother. Zhao Shuhua watched for a long time before saying, "What do they say?" What happened outside?"
Yan Zhen was here to deal with business, even though she felt that Zhao Shuhua's gaze made her uncomfortable, she still stepped forward and said quickly, "Something happened, the imperial envoy from the Northwest who went to investigate the military ration case sent back a note, saying that Shuoxi's military ration was corrupt and Zhang Qide It does matter, Zhang Qide is now in prison, and he has been in prison for many days."
Zhao Shuhua's heart was shocked when she heard the words "something went wrong", and when she heard that Zhang Qide was imprisoned, the expression on her face could be described as sharp. Shock and anger all turned into sharp edges. Even the fists on the arm of the chair were clenched.
Yan Zhen was stunned by Zhao Shuhua's expression, but Zhao Shuhua looked at her solemnly, "Continue talking."
Yan Zhen nodded, "After Zhang Qide was imprisoned, some people in the court began to impeach the prince's brother, but the prince's brother should have made arrangements, there is no substantive evidence, and the father didn't say anything, but yesterday, Yu Shitai suddenly took There was a lot of evidence that all the people the prince had protected before were implicated, and the emperor saw it, and angrily took away the power of the prince's elder brother in charge of the official department and the household department, and made the prince's elder brother think about his mistakes in the East Palace."
"Is there any Janissaries guarding it?"
Yan Zhen nodded, "Yes, it's like grounding the prince's brother."
Zhao Shuhua's hanging heart fell down and fell into the boundless abyss.
If she had reported the last glimmer of hope in her heart just now, by this time, her last glimmer of luck would have disappeared.
She can determine what the emperor wants to do!
Zhao Shuhua's complexion was very ugly, Yan Zhen felt worried when she saw it, "Mother's queen?"
Called by Yan Zhen, Zhao Shuhua suddenly came back to her senses. Seeing that Yan Zhen's eyes were full of worry, she couldn't help but soften her heart, "I see, is there anything else? Is the case of Prince Jin's mansion continuing to be investigated? Is there any change in the middle? What does the Queen Mother say?"
Zhao Shuhua asked several questions in succession, Yan Zhen reacted for a while before answering.
"The investigation of the case in Prince Jin's Mansion has not been continued. King Cheng is now bent on defeating the prince's brother, not to mention that there is nothing else to be found in that case. The emperor's grandmother is still protecting the prince's brother. Yesterday, the emperor's grandmother went by herself As soon as she went to the Eastern Palace, people outside would be very jealous. As for the court, I don't know very well, but... oh yes, Yan Chi returned to the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and became the left servant of the Ministry of Criminal Justice."
Zhao Shuhua frowned tightly. Yan Zhen was naturally insensitive to government affairs. Maybe there were still many things she couldn't see that were weird, but these news alone were enough. She stood up and walked to the window, The weather has already turned cold this season. Seeing that the first snow of this winter is about to fall, Zhao Shuhua pushed open the window, and the cold wind howled in. Even her hair on the temples was messed up, but she didn't care about it. on these.
Yan Zhen stood not far behind Zhao Shuhua and watched and waited. She knew why Qin Chaoyu asked her to come to see her mother. No matter whether it was her or the prince's brother, no one could turn the tide, but the mother could, and her sister-in-law was also extremely smart person.
Yan Zhen waited silently, she didn't dare to disturb Zhao Shuhua, looked at it, Yan Zhen suddenly saw a few traces of silver in Zhao Shuhua's bun, her heart was shocked, and a bit of soreness burst out of her chest immediately Come, her mother is also old.
Zhao Shuhua herself was thinking desperately, the matter was as serious as she imagined, even more difficult than she imagined, so now, what else can she use? Thinking of this, Zhao Shuhua suddenly thought of Yan Chi, she quickly turned around and asked, "What is Yan Chi doing after joining the Ministry of Punishment? Has there been any trouble in Prince Rui's residence these days?"
Yan Zhen was stunned for a moment, not understanding why Zhao Shuhua asked about Yan Chilai, but subconsciously said, "No, these two days have been complicated by court affairs, Yan Chi's affairs in the yamen of the Ministry of Criminal Justice are very safe, there is nothing eye-catching, the queen mother asked this do what?"
Safe? Nothing fancy
Zhao Shuhua's eyes flashed two points, and the corners of her lips curled up happily.
She suddenly had a suspicion, could the person who buried the body in the backyard of Prince Jin Mansion be Yan Chi
Prince Rui was already dead when the case of Prince Jin's Mansion emerged...
Zhao Shuhua has been a queen for twenty years, and she has often dealt with the royal family since she was a child. Her quickness and intelligence always allow her to easily see through people's hearts. She may not be so sure about others, but Yan Lin and his son do. It is clear that Yan Lin grew up beside the queen mother, and his heart is extremely loyal, but this loyalty hurts himself. Fortunately, Yan Chi is different from him.
She did not send anyone to investigate the death of Prince Rui in detail, but Prince Rui, who had been majestic in Shuoxi for more than ten years, was actually killed by a group of military killers. Everyone, Zhao Shuhua knows who they are without thinking too much!
What she can think of, Yan Chi can also think of. Among the younger generation, Yan Chi is the junior she admires the most, that is, a wolf king who grew up fighting on the Shuoxi Hanyuan. However, the blood in his bones will not change.
Since Yan Chi can think of it, what does his current obedience prove
Zhao Shuhua raised her lips, "Yan Chi and Qin Wan have fixed their marriage date, how are they doing?"
Yan Zhen's eyes widened, she was even more puzzled! The situation of my mother's mother and the prince's brother is already very difficult, but why is my mother's mother still asking about other people's engagements? Does she want to think about what gifts to give to others early
"They...should be okay. I saw Qin Wan yesterday. The imperial grandmother is not in good health. Qin Wan often goes to the palace to see the imperial grandmother. Yesterday the imperial grandmother took her to the East Palace. She and the emperor's wife talked about it. On the surface, nothing can be seen."
Zhao Shuhua nodded, "It seems that Yanqi brought Qin Wan with him when he investigated the case of Prince Jin's Mansion?"
Yan Zhen couldn't figure this out, so she just said, "Qin Wan doesn't know how to do autopsies? It should be together..."
Zhao Shuhua narrowed her eyes and thought for a moment, "Then you go out and tell your sister-in-law, and when Qin Wan comes to the East Palace next time, ask your sister-in-law to tell her a few words."
Yan Zhen looked at Zhao Shuhua, wondering why Zhao Shuhua wanted to pass the message through Qin Chaoyu and Qin Wan, shouldn't she be asked to bring the message to the prince brother
"You ask your sister-in-law to tell Qin Wan that Song Xiwen did indeed die in Kunning Palace."
Yan Zhen stared, a little confused, isn't Zhang Qide's imprisonment the most important thing now
Zhao Shuhua ignored Yan Zhen's doubts, and continued to smile, "There is an old lady Qian who lives in Zhangjiaxiang, Anminfang, south of the city. She just left the palace at the beginning of this year. If Qin Wan wants to know the cause of Song Xiwen's death last year, you can go to this person."
Zhao Shuhua's tone suddenly became calm again, the sharpness and anxiety just now seemed to be just Yan Zhen's hallucination.
Yan Zhen suddenly realized that these seemingly thoughtless things were actually very important, she quickly murmured twice in her mouth.
Seeing Yan Zhen like this, Zhao Shuhua knew that the words would definitely spread, she felt relieved, and soon her eyes darkened again. After thinking for a while, Zhao Shuhua said, "Tell your sister-in-law the news, And tell her that only Qin Wan can know about this matter, you don't need to worry about the future, and don't let her meet Qin Wan too many times, if Qin Wan wants to ask, just let her warn Qin Wan to act Just keep it secret, because it involves the King Jin case last year."
Waves surged through Yan Zhen's heart, and she nodded after a while, "Then mother, what will the prince brother do now?"
Zhao Shuhua took a deep breath, "Don't do anything, just let him and your sister-in-law wait quietly, and then tell him that things have reached the worst stage."
Yan Zhen's complexion changed slightly, "Mother, what does this mean, what do you mean when things have reached the worst stage?"
Zhao Shuhua turned sideways, avoiding Yan Zhen's questioning eyes, "Tell your brother, he will understand what it means."
Yan Zhen took a step forward eagerly, "Mother! Why can't you tell me, you said that things have reached the worst possible stage. Could it be that... father is planning to abolish elder brother's crown prince?"
Zhao Shuhua didn't refute immediately, but instead said, "You are going to get married soon, you don't have to worry about these things."
Hearing this, Yan Zhen knew that she had guessed right, and she shook her head unacceptably, "But how is this possible, this time the prince brother hired the wrong person, but the prince brother himself did not make a mistake, how can father Maybe directly depose the prince brother?"
Yan Zhen shook her head, her eyes were red. Although she didn't know much, she also understood that if Yan Che was deposed at this time, it would be like completely losing the chance to seize the throne. Rushing to some barren fief, while her mother and queen will grow old alone in the palace, Yan Zhen dare not imagine that since she was a child, she knew how honorable her mother is, and even believed that her brother would become the future emperor...
Zhao Shuhua turned around and looked at Yan Zhen with pity, Yan Zhen suddenly said, "Mother, did you think of this day long ago, that's why you sent me away?"
Zhao Shuhua's eyes flashed with tears, while Yan Zhen burst into tears, "But queen mother, why is this? Why did you let me marry to the Northern Wei Dynasty so early? Is there something wrong between you and the emperor?" What is it that I don't know?"
Zhao Shuhua couldn't help but stepped forward, and hugged Yan Zhen into her arms, Yan Zhen also hugged Zhao Shuhua, the sudden panic made her at a loss, and Zhao Shuhua's embrace was like a harbor at the moment, but She is about to leave this harbor far away.
"Good boy, it's nothing to worry about. This is politics. Your father is the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty first, and then your father. No matter what, he always treats you with affection." Zhao Shuhua said that it was almost the same as Yan Huai They never mentioned each other's mistakes, but they said that the other party was always good to her. Yan Zhen became more and more frightened when she heard that, "Mother, so what will happen in the end? Will the prince and brother be deposed? What will you do?" Sample?"
Yan Zhen subconsciously felt that Zhao Shuhua knew everything, and she suddenly regretted that she had lost her temper with Zhao Shuhua before.
"I don't know what will happen in the end, but you don't have to worry, everything will be fine, with your mother here."
In the end, these words played a role. Yan Zhen's subconscious was full of trust in Zhao Shuhua. She sobbed slightly, and Zhao Shuhua stroked her back and said, "After going out today, I will go to your brother immediately. What you say, tell your sister-in-law what you should tell your sister-in-law, tell your brother what you should tell your brother, and keep the other words in your heart, Zhen'er, the queen mother is very happy that you can come today."
Yan Zhen's wedding date has not yet arrived, but she has already felt the taste of parting in advance, she couldn't help crying "woo woo woo", Zhao Shuhua felt pain in her heart when she heard it, "Your marriage arrangements, the queen mother has already made arrangements for you Get ready, go to the Northern Wei Dynasty and forget that you are the princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"No mother, I will always be the princess of Da Zhou..."
Zhao Shuhua's eyes were red, "The empress only wants you to be safe and happy. It doesn't matter how Guozuo is. This is the responsibility of your empress and your brother."
Yan Zhen's heart is full of confusion. She used to hate Zhao Shuhua for using her as a pawn, but now she hopes that Zhao Shuhua really uses her as a pawn and gives her more orders. She is willing to do more things, "Mother, I don't want to Married to the Northern Wei Dynasty, I want to guard you and brother, if I leave, what will my father do to you... "
Zhao Shuhua tightened her arms a little, and sighed, "Don't say such things, go out from here today, don't say such things again, your father will not do anything to us, at most you will lose some power, with me Now, I will take good care of your brother."
The corners of Yan Zhen's lips were tightly pursed, tears flowed more and more fiercely, at this moment, Yun Yan knocked on the door outside, "Empress, Eunuch Yuan said it's almost time, the princess should go out."
They hadn't spoken for a long time, and Yuan Qing wanted to call her. Could it be that his mother is in prison
Yan Zhen frowned and was about to get angry, but Zhao Shuhua pinched her cheek, "Go, you must remember what your mother said."
Yan Zhen hesitated to speak, although she couldn't understand many joints, but she suddenly believed other people's words, her mother would not harm her, but she was not strong enough or smart enough to see through, she was reluctant to give up Looking at Zhao Shuhua, her eyes were red from crying, Zhao Shuhua took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears, and then pushed her involuntarily, Yan Zhen could vaguely hear Yuan Qing's voice outside, and then turned her head and walked away.
After leaving the main hall, she saw Yuan Qing still standing outside with a smile on her face. Yan Zhen glanced at him and walked out with red eyes.
Yuan Qing hurriedly followed, "Does Your Highness still want to see the Emperor?"
Yan Zhen snorted, "I'm going to see the prince's brother!"
Yuan Qing wanted to say something, but seeing Yan Zhen's angry look, she didn't say anything. Yan Zhen walked out quickly, and suddenly saw Zhao Yu, she was still stunned, thinking that she was crying so badly, she pulled her skirt Ju Weiti left even faster, Yuan Qing said something to Zhao Yu again, and then returned to the Chongzheng Palace to report his orders.
Returning to Chongzheng Palace, Yuan Qing smiled and said, "His Royal Highness is crying, her eyes are red. The slave doesn't know what she said to the empress, and now she is going to the East Palace angrily."
Yan Huai was reading the brochure, and said calmly, "She probably knows that the queen treats her well."
After a slight pause, Yan Huai casually ordered, "See what she does in the East Palace, and then see what the Crown Prince is going to do."
Yuan Qing hurriedly responded, not daring to think too much about ordering his subordinates.
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In the East Palace, Yan Che frowned slightly listening to Yan Zhen's words, "The Queen Mother really asks me not to do anything?"
Yan Zhen nodded, and looked at Yan Che very seriously, "Brother Prince, these are the original words of the Queen Mother, you must listen to the Queen Mother."
Yan Che had always believed in Zhao Shuhua's words, not to mention that he was also trapped now, and it was really hard to do anything for a while, so he nodded, Yan Che looked into Yan Zhen's eyes and sighed, "Aren't you angry with your mother now? My eyes are red from crying."
Having said that, Yan Zhen felt her nose sore again, and she lowered her head in embarrassment, "Brother Prince, I used to be ignorant, but now... Although I still don't understand now, I probably know what the queen mother means..." Yan Zhen said Then he said, "But Brother Prince, although the Queen Mother told you not to do anything, the Queen Mother asked me to tell you that things have reached the worst stage."
As soon as these words came out, Yan Che's face immediately turned pale, and he was stunned for a long time without speaking again.
Yan Zhen already had a guess, and seeing Yan Che like this confirmed her thoughts, and immediately felt sad.
"Brother Prince, could it be that Father..."
Yan Che waved his hand, "Don't worry about this matter, and don't ask too much. When you leave the East Palace, don't mention it to others, and don't ask your father."
Yan Zhen's heart sank suddenly, while Yan Che was startled as if she had lost her soul.
Yan Zhen wanted to cry again, but thinking that the queen still had something to say to Qin Chaoyu, she wiped the corners of her eyes in a concealed manner and got up, "I'll go see the emperor's wife."
Yan Che nodded in disbelief, Yan Zhen turned around and went straight to Qin Chaoyu's yard.
Qin Chaoyu had been waiting for Yan Zhen, and when he heard that Yan Zhen had come to her, he greeted her immediately. When he saw Yan Zhen crying, Qin Chaoyu couldn't help but feel his heart sink. He wanted to comfort her, but Yan But Zhen grabbed Qin Chaoyu's hand and walked towards the inner room, "Sister-in-law, let the others back down."
Qin Chaoyu's face became serious, and he immediately retreated from the crowd. Yan Zhen pulled Qin Chaoyu into the inner room, and listened carefully to the movement outside, then carefully explained Zhao Shuhua's confession. After finishing speaking, Qin Chaoyu was also extremely shocked Yan Zhen immediately said, "The queen mother also said that if Qin Wan asks her, let her act in secret. I guess the queen mother means that this matter is very dangerous. The queen mother also said that this matter has something to do with the Jinwang case last year... "
Of course it has something to do with the King Jin case last year, but at this juncture, how could the queen make such an order
No matter how many doubts there are in her heart, Qin Chaoyu will not disobey the queen, she nodded, "I see, is there anything urgent to say to the queen?"
Yan Zhen originally wanted to shake her head, but now she trusted Qin Chaoyu very much, hesitated for a moment and then said, "The queen mother said... the matter has reached the worst stage, and I want you and the prince to wait quietly and do nothing for the time being..."
Qin Chaoyu's face turned pale, she had predicted the worst, and now it coincided with what the queen said!