In Lishan, thirty miles away from the capital, although Empress Zhao ordered that the rumors must be concealed, in case the prince impulsively returned to Beijing without authorization to provoke the anger of Emperor Zhou. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

But she actually knows very well that no matter how much she tries to hide it, in addition to Gao Heng, there are still other people with different intentions who will desperately spread the news to the prince's ears.

So sure enough, Huo Ran heard such a shocking rumor, and the prince, who had always had an impulsive personality, said that he would leave his late ancestors and ancestors and rush back to the capital as soon as possible.

From childhood to adulthood, Empress Zhao has never revealed any news about the shocking secret hidden behind the prince's life experience, nor has she shown the slightest abnormality in front of him.

In the prince's cognition, this can only be a trap set by someone for malicious slander and framing, and he does not doubt his background at all.

And like Queen Zhao, the first person he gritted his teeth and thought of was Gao Heng, who had not yet succeeded in winning the throne.

He had long expected that while he was still guarding the tomb in Lishan and had not yet been forgiven by Emperor Zhou to return to Beijing, Gao Heng would definitely take action.

At this time, the emergence of a key figure stopped the occurrence of this variable in time.

It's just that what the prince didn't expect was that this person would be Cheng Yan.

In fact, Cheng Yan's obvious estrangement is well known to him and Empress Zhao, but even so, the three of them still contain each other in a subtle way where threats and interests coexist.

Even if he is in a state of stalemate and coldness for the time being, he also knows that in a short period of time, for some unavoidable reasons, even if the other party has this heart, he will not betray him.

And although Cheng Yan had received a secret letter from Empress Zhao before this, he had his own considerations when he went to Lishan in person at this moment. At the same time, as soon as Cheng Yan left Cheng Mansion and went to the direction of Lishan, Gao Heng quickly received the news, but he was not worried that Cheng Yan's intervention would have too much impact on the entire situation.

The so-called paper can never contain the fire, and what he cares about most now is the attitude of Emperor Zhou.

Once the prince's life experience is revealed, even if Cheng Yan has the ability to cover the sky with one hand, he can't stop the entire East Palace and Queen Zhao from falling from heaven to hell that can never be turned over.

"So His Royal Highness King Heng told this king, did you want this king to explain to the queen mother for you?"

Looking at Yuan Peng's anger and depression because of Empress Zhao's suspicion, Gao Heng smiled meaningfully and indifferently, but there was obviously a joke in his tone.

"Alas, what's the use of just explaining, the queen is not such a foolish person. ”

Yuan Peng deliberately lengthened his tone and waved his hand helplessly, suddenly staring at Gao Heng with sharp eyes.

"Actually, to be honest, I have a little bit of an eyebrow on the person who spread this rumor in my heart. ”

In the face of Yuan Peng's obvious seeming to be pointed, Gao Heng moved his eyelashes disapplausively, but there was no panic in his eyes.

"Oh, I don't know who His Royal Highness King Heng thinks is? ”

At this time, Cheng Jinzhi, who had been silent on the side, couldn't help but be puzzled, and asked the same question as Gao Heng in his heart. Since Cheng Jinzhi temporarily lost his memory, in order to prevent her from recalling the tragic encounter related to the prince, Gao Heng deliberately concealed his relationship with the prince from him, and any plan for revenge and seizure of the heir did not reveal half a word to him.

But in fact, although Cheng Jinzhi pretended to be stupid on the surface and didn't know anything, he could actually feel in his heart that Gao Heng had been hiding something from her.

Something dangerous that could be fatal.

I have experienced too much pain and helplessness that I feel familiar but can't recall.

also met too many people who should have known or acquainted, but in her eyes became strangers of embarrassment and guilt.

Just after Gao Heng politely refused just now, she had secretly made up her mind in her heart that since the man next to her was unwilling to tell the missing past in order to protect herself, then she would go to find someone who was willing to tell her.

In any case, Cheng Jinzhi didn't want to be so ignorant and sit back and live happily.

"His Royal Highness King Yan, don't you really know who the person you are thinking about is?"

Yuan Peng pretended to say mysteriously, took a step forward and approached Gao Heng, but saw that his eyes suddenly lit up, and his tone was a little cold and hard.

"This king has always hated people who don't do anything. ”

Looking at the cold look in Gao Heng's eyes, Yuan Peng still had a smile on his lips, and then his eyes narrowed his pupils faintly.

"Actually... In addition to us Chu people, this person is also likely to be His Royal Highness King Yan. ”

As for Yuan Peng's answer, which sounded a little harsh, Gao Heng had just prepared, so there was no shock on his face,

However, Cheng Jinzhi's eyebrows jumped in surprise, and his eyes suddenly became much more surprised and strange when he looked at Gao Heng.

But I don't know that the reason why there is such a huge wind of rumors today is because of the self who was entrusted by Jing Concubine in the Nine Hidden Terraces.

"Why does His Royal Highness King Heng think that it will be this king?"

Gao Heng said unhurriedly, retracting his gaze from Yuan Peng's face, but a little worry and worry about the Chu people gradually rose in his heart.

In addition, it is still speculation about whether the prince of Southern Chu in front of him is an enemy or a friend.

He specially rushed to Guangling Palace to say these words to himself, he must have his special intention and purpose.

But at this moment, I still can't figure it out and can't make a clear judgment.

"For, of course... Succession. ”

Although Yuan Peng deliberately lowered his volume when he said the last two words, he was extremely heavy in his words, obviously indicating to Gao Heng that he already knew his purpose and motives well.

But his words and deeds at the moment, every move in Gao Heng's view, is more empty talk than substantive threats.

Because he has always been cautious and thoughtful, he knows in his heart that Yuan Peng has no evidence to prove that this rumor turmoil is related to himself and Yan Wangfu.

"Since His Royal Highness King Heng thinks so, presumably the queen mother should have doubts about this king for a long time, right?"

Thinking like this, Gao Heng skillfully turned the conversation and deliberately said something that made Yuan Peng suddenly feel wary and even a little nervous.

"After all, even His Royal Highness King Heng can make such a guess, so as the queen mother who is eager to get rid of this king, she will definitely not miss this opportunity to strike and slander the reputation of this king. ”

He said in a calm tone, and instead slowly focused his gaze on Yuan Peng's slightly stiff cheeks, his sword eyebrows slightly raised.

"I just don't know, does His Royal Highness King Heng think the same way?"