The hour of half a pillar of incense passed, on the side of Changle Palace, the long corridor of the Nuoda Palace was empty due to the rain was still quiet, in the wet smell of rain and mud, the footsteps of someone hurriedly stepping on the stagnant water echoed particularly clearly in this empty place, accompanied by the splash of water, every step was so flustered and uneasy.

The direction in which this young man wearing the eunuch uniform of the second grade yellow gate went was the residence of the Empress Dowager of the Dynasty, the Yongshou Palace.

And the news he brought from the front - it was like boiling water that caused the whole palace to surge.

Listening to the commotion outside, Shen Shuzhao was imprisoned in Wei Yang's boudoir, and he couldn't do anything but to survive this blank time by himself. She knew in her heart that with the emperor's secret support, Concubine Xi's actions should have been successful.

Shen Shuzhao thought about everything that happened after being reborn, and she couldn't figure out the reason why Wei Yang betrayed her mother anyway.

Why?

At this moment, there was a crisp unlocking sound outside the door.

Shen Shuzhao immediately stood up nervously, the door was pushed open by Wei Yang with both hands, and a dazzling bright light appeared at the bottom of her eyes in an instant. Wei Yang stood by the door and looked at her silently, the two of them were silent with each other, and there was a little more alienation.

Just when Shen Shuzhao was hesitating how to speak, Wei Yang stretched out his hand to her, "Come on." ”

The light fell on her back, and her hand was bathed in the dazzling and gentle sunlight. Shen Shuzhao's heart was beating faster, and Wei Yang's face was tired, as if he had finally completed an extremely important thing.

In the blurred light, she seemed to vaguely see a warm and breezy smile on Wei Yang's lips, like a faint sip. "If you want to understand, I will sue you." Wei Yang said.

Shen Shuzhao stepped forward slowly without hesitation, and under her gaze, she firmly held Wei Yang, and raised her eyes with the same firmness and righteousness, "I believe in you." No matter what happened, she always believed that Wei Yang would not hurt herself, "Please." ”

-- Sue me for the truth.

Wei Yang clenched her ten fingers and said as if in response, "Come with me." ”

They walked out of the house together.

Walked out of the empty cicada hall.

Coming to the high platform, Shen Shuzhao looked from below, and a group of palace people in the Yongshou Hall surrounded the Queen Mother and hurriedly got on the eight-person sedan chair, which seemed to be very tricky. In the past, whether it was in the past life or in this life, at this time, Shen Shuzhao would hurriedly follow behind the Queen Mother to inspect the situation.

But now she is walking on the corridor with Wei Yang peacefully, like a spectator on the outside, indifferently watching other people's stories.

This feeling made her feel unaccustomed and relaxed.

Wei Yang took her by the hand and did not walk in the direction of the Queen Mother, but went to another place. Standing on the high platform, facing the dark clouds in front of the sky that were about to engulf the earth, the palace cage that lined up with strict rebuke and escaped in his life was so small, and that was the location of the Long Live Hall of the Son of Heaven, Wei Yang asked her: "What do you see from here?" ”

Shen Shuzhao was floating in the mountains and clouds, and saw that although the Long Live Hall and the capital were slim, they also existed and stood proudly in the world, so she replied: "The world." ”

"To whom does this world belong?"

"Son of Heaven."

Wei Yang's eyes touched for a moment, "The entire dynasty belongs to the Son of Heaven, but there are many courtiers in the court today who do not belong to him. The four major surnames of the Wei Dynasty have been separating the power of the DPRK and China for a long time, but the first emperor suppressed these families by strong means. Although they have no dissenting intentions, their thoughts on the throne have not stopped. ”

These words immediately reminded Shen Shuzhao of the matter of seizing the heir that happened when the current emperor was made the crown prince, at that time, the forces were enclosed for their own camps, and some ministers opposed the establishment of the adopted son of the queen mother who was the new queen as the new emperor, and the young posthumous son of the former queen who had passed away was the son of heaven.

The queen mother used all her strength back then, gathered a group of powerful courtiers, and created momentum to put the throne of the prince on her adopted son, so that the emperor could have today.

And those who are building momentum for him are the ministers who are also in and out of the Empress Dowager's Yongshou Hall today.

Speaking of which, these seem to be the emperor's old friends, but they are actually all the queen mother's people.

Then Wei Yang continued: "The first emperor knew the thoughts of all parties, so in order to stabilize the rule of the crown prince who had just experienced the rivalry with the power of the first empress's family, he subtly chose the concubine of the Xiao family, who was opposed to the Shen family and was not the same party as the first empress's forces, as a mutual check and balance. From the very beginning, he warned the emperor, who was still the crown prince, to let the four great families fight in secret, without interfering, but asking. When one of them fails, he will regain the power he deserves. ”

Shen Shuzhao felt that there was a cold wind behind her, although she knew that the royal family was too jealous of the power of her relatives, but when this kind of words really came out of the mouth of the royal family, she couldn't help but feel sad in her heart. Just because of non-interference and non-questioning, everyone thinks that they have the ability to reach the peak of the group, and when they are complacent about the decision to use their power to secretly influence the Son of Heaven, they don't know that the Son of Heaven is secretly looking through a qiē, indifferently watching them kill each other under their feet.

No grudges and seemingly □□ predictions, but in fact, they hide a big killing.

It turns out that the heavenly family is the most ruthless family.

Standing on the stage and looking into the distance, she shrunk her sleeves, and suddenly felt a chill from above.

"We are all pawns, destined to have pawns of sacrifice and struggle on the fateful chart." Wei Yang said.

"So you had planned a long time ago not to leave these four families? Was the queen mother framed by the Xiao family also the emperor's instigation? ”

"In fact, the matter of the former Sizhi Li Chong was not instructed by us at the beginning," Wei Yang turned around and said to her seriously: "It was only after you gave advice to the queen mother and broke the Xiao family's plan that the emperor decided to interfere in this matter. When the Xiao family was thoroughly investigated and punished by the court lieutenant at a low point, the emperor summoned the prime minister into the palace to spy for a long time, telling him that the emperor would help the Xiao family restrain the power of the queen mother. ”

Shen Shuzhao trembled, "Wei Yang...... What is the emperor's thoughts about the Queen Mother and the Shen family? ”

"You can rest assured. Although the queen mother has been fighting with the Shen family for power in the harem all her life, the emperor's ascension to the throne comes from her, and the emperor will not move the Shen family too much. It's just that now that she has become the queen mother, the emperor and I just hope that the queen mother can stop meddling in the affairs of the court. In the end, whether there can be a result as soon as possible depends only on the queen mother. ”

"Is it possible to give up all power......"

"The family that will threaten the royal family will sooner or later be slowly weakened and suppressed by the new emperor who holds the country, and at that time, neither the Xiao family nor you will be the same as in the past. Shuzhao, you should understand that when the moon is full, it will be lost, and when the water is full, it will overflow, and in the future, there will be a new family rising to replace it...... This is the state. Only if the courtiers are like this, will the royal family be balanced forever. ”

Shen Shuzhao closed his eyes, "...... It turns out that a qiē is all fate. ”

Wei Yang's eyes had a hint of guilt, and she helped Shen Shuzhao brush the broken hair that was blown by the thin wind next to her eyes, "No matter what the outcome will be, I won't allow myself to let you have trouble." ”

"But I can't do anything as good as you, between the emperor and the queen mother, remember to cherish yourself and be cautious in your words and deeds." Shen Shuzhao said worriedly.

"Don't forget, my surname is Wei." Wei Yang affirmed softly.

She said this, which made Shen Shuzhao speechless for a while, yes, she is the eldest princess, she is the family of the royal family, and she is just a relative destined to go downhill, where is her turn to worry? But if you think about it carefully, all the things that happened after entering the palace in this life, the fate in them is really wonderful.

can only sigh, "In this way, Wei Yang, it is really an unexpected thing for us to get acquainted." But you are loyal to the emperor, I am loyal to the Shen family, you ...... Will you regret meeting me? ”

"If I didn't meet you, that's regret."

"Good. I don't regret it. If this life comes to an abrupt end, I feel willing. Shen Shuzhao soured his nose. In this life of rebirth, she already feels that it is worth it.

"Nonsense." Wei Yang scolded her softly.

The two looked forward to it, entrusted their hearts, and were silent and silent.

The karmic bond before the beginning of life begins with the casual gaze that is remembered in the heart. Whose eyes are more striking than the thousand-year-old □□, that glance will make her unforgettable for two lifetimes. Contact is the heart shaken, come and go, the emotional time has been forgotten, what is rare is that the innocent feeling of being as warm as a deer's thirsty gaze continues to this day, the heart is like a bright moon, without any distractions.

Late-sighted.

It turned out to be really the best.

"Wei Yang," she said uncomfortably as she snuggled into the other's arms, "when will this qiē come to an end?" ”

"Xu is waiting for Li Chong's murder to end."

Shen Shuzhao suddenly remembered something, "Speaking of Li Chong's death, it's really strange. Because the Queen Mother was aware, the Xiao family should have realized this and would not send anyone to assassinate him again, but he should have escaped the catastrophe or died in danger, is this a natural disaster or *? ”

"It was ordered by the Queen Mother."

"What? Dowager? ”

"Hmm."

Shen Shuzhao suddenly felt that her hair stood up, and she recalled that day when the Queen Mother summoned her to the palace, the palace people suddenly brought about Li Chong's distress, and it was the Queen Mother who told her that Li Chong died unexpectedly! It was also the Queen Mother who asked her what to do with it in the future!

Suddenly the memories swept in like a tide, suffocating, lingering, she endured the creepy and asked, "So Li Chong was not in distress but murdered?" And the man who sent the Assassin - the Queen Mother? ”

Wei Yang was silent.

Dowager......

Hiding this from her?!

Shen Shuzhao tried to calm her heartbeat, she didn't know how to face this woman who would always only use her, and continued to ask Wei Yang: "But what the Queen Mother did in Li Chong's case is conclusive, how should the Xiao family fight back?" ”

Wei Yang glanced at her mysteriously, "The bell must be tied to the bell." ”

"What do you mean......"

"That person will rush back to the capital from Jingzhou today, and you will understand by then."

Shen Shuzhao took a step back slightly, and at this moment, she finally clearly understood what the gap between the Son of Heaven and mortals was. She worked hard for the Queen Mother for nearly two months of layout, and it turned out to be a trap from the beginning! And the character who will eventually make all the hammers fall has long been waiting to be prepared - the queen mother and the emperor really played a big game of chess!

Shen Shuzhao said in a panic: "Since that person wants to enter Beijing to speak out for General Xiao Sima, what should I do beside the Queen Mother in the future?" What do you need me to do, Your Majesty? ”

"We need you like you did before."

"Don't you have to do anything?"

"Take care of the rest for the queen mother."

"You're trying to make me ......"

"Stay with the queen mother and do anything for the emperor."

Wei Yang's tone was neither light nor heavy, but Shen Shuzhao already understood what Yan sù meant.

"I see."

On the high platform, she saw a little eunuch hurriedly coming out of the Empress Dowager's palace and walking in the direction of Qinglian Pavilion. "Go back, the Queen Mother needs you."

Shen Shuzhao thought of Wei Yang's words, like a heavy lead ball on his back.

She quickly left the place.

Wei Yang's figure stood on the high platform as thin as a fairy, watching her slowly walk away until she completely disappeared from sight.

Don't forget to roll over from under the eaves, her movements were smooth, she half knelt at Wei Yang's feet after she came down, and said respectfully: "Your Royal Highness the eldest princess, no one else has entered until the square has just arrived. ”

Wei Yang looked at the direction of Shen Shuzhao's departure for a long time, "How is the emperor?" ”

"一qiē顺lì."

"Ordered someone to be a lonely car, and the one who left the palace immediately to pick up the person who entered Beijing."

"Yes."

Don't forget to get up and prepare to follow Wei Yang, but Wei Yang stopped, and just when she was deeply puzzled, Wei Yang said, "You stay in Changle Palace tonight." ”

"Your Highness, why?" Don't forget that she couldn't believe that leaving the palace was such an important matter, and Wei Yang didn't let her follow.

Wei Yang replied calmly: "You stay here and protect her." ”

Hearing "her", don't forget to immediately react who it was, the tone of this tear-stained beauty suddenly turned to complain, and said quietly: "Your Highness, Miss Shen Er will not encounter any danger in the palace?" ”

Wei Yang looked back coldly.

Don't forget to quickly bow down, "Slave obeys!" ”

"She just learned about the emperor, and it was difficult for her to accept it for a while. Tonight, Concubine Yuan's mother accidentally slipped the fetus because of Concubine Xi, which was not only a big blow to the queen mother, but also to the entire Shen family. Gu is not in the palace because of important things, so you can accompany her for Gu. ”

Knowing Wei Yang's thoughtfulness to Shen Shuzhao, he didn't forget to feel a warm flow all over his body, "The second young lady will be handed over to the slave maid, please rest assured." ”

After commissioning, Wei Yang looked back at Qinglian Pavilion again.

Someone was there for her...... Feel at ease.

Then walk in the direction of the palace.