Chapter 43: Looking at flaws and waiting for opportunities, acting unscrupulously(1/3)
Zhu Yijun walked out of Cining Palace with a thoughtful look on his face.
This behavior just now finally appeased Queen Mother Li - it can even be said that she took advantage of the situation and temporarily became Queen Mother Li's support.
He also forced the answer out of her mouth.
To his surprise, Empress Dowager Chen was driven to the cold palace and had nothing to do with Empress Dowager Li.
Even according to Queen Mother Li, she had never targeted this sister.
In the situation just now, based on her understanding of Queen Mother Li, she would not lie.
It seems there is another reason...
Perhaps, we still have to dig something out of Chen Guanyin's mouth.
Yesterday, he still didn't understand the reason for Chen Fuxing's actions.
Just now he recalled that he was clearly expressing his stance to himself.
I hope he knows something, otherwise he would be too passive if he didn't know what Empress Dowager Chen was thinking.
After killing the person, he had to convince his aunt, otherwise without the emperor and the two palaces issuing an edict together, Gao Gong might not be able to be dismissed.
It is best to be able to prescribe the right medicine and understand what is needed.
Even if you take a step back, you still need to know the basics before you can decide whether to let him spend his old age peacefully, live in Changle Palace and be a Jingci Immortal Master, or become ill with worry and die in depression a few years later.
Zhu Yijun returned to Qianqing Palace with random thoughts like this.
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After dinner, Zhu Yijun was flipping through the files prepared by Jin Yiwei while patiently waiting for Chen Famous Sayings.
Zhu Xixiao sent over all the texts about Empress Dowager Chen.
The volume is so vast that I can't even finish it in a short time.
Zhang Hong was holding a lamp on the side and suddenly heard the emperor's voice: "Zhang Daban, I heard that before and after my mother, Queen Chen, was beaten to the cold palace, Chen Hong and Feng Bao had a fierce fight?"
Accustomed to the multitasking of this long-lived man, Zhang Hong is always ready to ask questions at any time.
He replied softly: "Long live Lord, this is what happened. I heard that the two of them almost had a fight in the room of the Supervisor of Ceremonies."
Zhu Yijun was startled. The admiral of the East Factory and the Superintendent of Ceremonies were fighting over their palms. It was like a scene from a martial arts movie.
He asked curiously: "So disrespectful of dignity?"
Zhang Hong explained: "The resentment is too deep."
"There are old grudges in Prince Yu's palace, and there are also new grudges in the palace."
"It was because, in order to please the late emperor, Chen Hong offered beauties. Before he could see the late emperor, Feng Bao used the pretext that he was infected with an epidemic and had all the people in Dongchang killed."
When Zhu Yijun heard this, he suddenly remembered that they all said that Chen Hong and Meng Chong used beauties to cater to the late emperor. Did Feng Bao do that?
If he had doubts, he would ask directly.
Zhang Hong thought for a moment and then spoke cautiously: "Feng Dajue relies on Empress Li, so how can he show so little favor to a beauty?"
The meaning of this sentence is very clear. What if I offer my beauty and give birth to a dragon son?
Originally, the late emperor only had two sons, both of whom were born to Empress Dowager Li.
It's a sure thing, Feng Bao is Empress Dowager Li's man, how can trouble happen for nothing?
As for Chen Hong, Mengchong and others... the main palace they rely on is obviously infertile, so there are no such concerns.
Zhu Yijun nodded and understood.
He then asked: "Is it just Chen Hong and Feng Bao fighting? Is there anything behind it..."
Because of the venerable taboo, he did not speak directly.
Zhang Hong pondered for a moment and spoke for a long time: "Your Majesty, the struggle in the inner court always depends on the people behind you. Even if you don't end up personally, everyone is thinking about it."
The implicit meaning is that even if Empress Dowager Li does not end up, Feng Bao is hers after all.
There are fights and fights at the bottom, but in the end the blame has to be placed on the people above.
Zhu Yijun sighed, that was what he was worried about.
If it's about titles, power or other things, then we can talk about anything.
I'm afraid that there is some hatred or obsession in it.
Zhu Yijun was meditating when Jiang Keqian walked in from outside.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask for an audience with you."
Zhu Yijun came to his senses.
He nodded: "Let him come in."
After that, he stood up and stretched.
He signaled Zhang Hong to collect the secret files on the desk.
Zhang Hong quickly packed it up, held it in his arms, and quietly retreated.
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Chen Gujin followed Jiang Keqian step by step.
He tried to get close to this fellow Jin Yiwei, but only received a silent response.
I felt even more terrified.
What happened inside and outside the palace today was not discussed openly and tacitly.
But anyone with enough status will understand how big the impact is.
The emperor is now only afraid that he has harmed the Chen family.
"Chen Qianhu, His Majesty is inside, just go in."
Jiang Keqian's voice interrupted Chen Fengxing's thoughts.
Chen Guangming thanked him, then turned around and walked inside.
Before entering the palace, he was touched all over, and even Jin Yiwei's standard shoes were given to him for a new pair. It was obvious that he was extremely distrustful.
Walking in the slightly empty hall, Chen Fuxing felt particularly uneasy.
When we got closer, we saw a young emperor sitting on the imperial desk.
I glanced at it briefly and didn't dare to look more.
Chen Jingxing stepped forward quickly: "Jin Yiwei Qianhu Chen Jingxing, pay homage to Your Majesty!"
Zhu Yijun raised his head and looked at this Qianhu.
He slowly put down the manuscript in his hand and asked doubtfully: "Chen Qing, your family is ready to rebel, why are you still giving such a great gift?"
Chen Fengxing's heart suddenly stopped beating.
Ignoring his breath that was about to stop, he quickly cried out: "Your Majesty! My Chen family has received so much grace from the emperor, so we are cautious and sensitive, walking on thin ice, and we dare not go overboard in the slightest!"
"Why did your Majesty say this?"
Zhu Yijun shook his head and was too lazy to look at him: "Oh...Chen Qianhu still wants to appease me and prepares a thunderous strike."
Unable to withstand the pressure any longer, Chen Fingming finally opened the window and spoke: "Your Majesty! The Chen family is not aware of the Queen Mother's move. Please give your Majesty a clear warning!"
Since he didn't beat around the bush, Zhu Yijun stopped putting pressure.
He asked directly: "You guys, the whole family does not speak the same language and shares the same joys and sorrows. How can we put it aside with just one sentence?"
The Queen Mother has the upper hand now. Why doesn't she hug my thigh? Why is she ogling me instead?
Chen Mingxing said in a solemn voice: "The Queen Mother is infertile, but my Chen family is still prosperous."
This statement is extremely straightforward.
He could also see clearly that with Empress Dowager Chen's actions, no matter how privileged she was, the Chen family would always suffer in the end.
What I am saying now is to save myself.
Zhu Yijun recognized this reason in his heart, but still clicked his tongue: "It turns out that the bets are split."
He waited for a while, but before Chen Guanyin's voice sounded again.
He couldn't help but look curiously at the man kneeling below.
Suddenly, Chen Guanyin suddenly kowtowed three times on the ground.
He said firmly: "Your Majesty thinks so, there is a reason for it, I can't refute it."
"I am willing to cut my heart and guts for Your Majesty, and to make atonement for my sins with my merits!"
"If Your Majesty is so generous and generous, and thinks that my humble merits are enough to atone for my sins, I only hope that when Your Majesty kills the entire Chen family, you will think of me and spare the lives of several people in my family."
"If my humble contribution is not enough to atone for my sins, then our Chen family will be seeking death!"
"My lord, I have no complaints!"
To be continued...