Qin Zhen naturally agreed.

In today's situation, only by gathering the strength of the whole country can we fight against the combined army of the Northern Barbarians. The rivers and mountains were overturned, the barbarians invaded, and no grievances and power were meaningless.

The first thing Qin Zhen wanted to unite was naturally Qin Lin.

For Qin Lin, Qin Zhen is very confident.

"He must have thought the same way as me, and this is the easiest thing to do." It's the Empress Dowager Han who is difficult.

Empress Dowager Han is in difficulty, and there are two layers of consideration. The first layer is that for them, it is very difficult to let go of their hatred for Empress Dowager Han.

And on the second level, now they have a deep understanding of how bad the reputation of the Empress Dowager Han is, and how much Empress Dowager Han has done everything to be able to hold the power in her hands. Can such a Empress Dowager Han truly reconcile and be dedicated to the outside world with them?

Ji Xiaotang believes that it should be possible.

Although Empress Dowager Han is a very selfish and unscrupulous person, she is also a rare smart person. Moreover, it was the Empress Dowager Han herself who was most worried about the invasion of the Northern Barbarians and came to the capital.

"There is the generous gift from before, whatever King Su says on his side. As for the Queen Mother's side, the prince still has to use his brains. Ji Xiaotang said to Qin Zhen with a smile.

Qin Zhen also smiled.

"That's what I'm thinking about. The Queen Mother, instead of us going to her to discuss, it is better to let her come to us. ”

"The prince and I have thought of a place."

The couple looked at each other and smiled.

In March of the twelfth year of Longqing, the Northern Barbarian United Army invaded Zhenshan Pass, and the people in the capital were panicked. Empress Dowager Han is in the court. First of all, he rewarded some of his ministers.

King Su Qin Lin and King An Qin Zhen were among the rewards.

Princess An Ji Xiaotang and Prince An Xiao Shizi Qin Xuan received rich rewards from the Empress Dowager Han, and the most noteworthy thing is that the Empress Dowager Han rewarded Ji Xiaotang with her golden car.

For this matter. Ji Xiaotang specially entered the palace to thank the Empress Dowager Han,

Entering the palace this time, Ji Xiaotang did not have any psychological burden, because she knew that at this time and that time, at this time, she would live in the palace. It'll be safe, too.

The person who is most afraid of her accident is the Empress Dowager Han.

Because of the current enemy, Empress Dowager Han can't bear the series of consequences that will occur after that. Qin Zhen's feelings for Ji Xiaotang. Everything is done.

Moreover, Ji Xiaotang is still alive, which in itself has already dealt a great blow to the Empress Dowager Han. However, this was not the hardest blow to her. The poison she was using had leaked out. and also implicated some of the old things she didn't want to be known about. That's what matters most to her.

Empress Dowager Han showed sincerity and kindness, and Ji Xiaotang also showed her trust. Although she didn't bring Xuan'er into the palace with her, there was no one Qin Zhen to accompany her.

In fact, she is in the palace and Qin Zhen is outside the palace, which is another layer of security for her.

The main hall of Cining Palace is already very familiar to Ji Xiaotang. And the people who sat in the main hall, and every time she came. The shadow that can be seen next to this person.

Empress Dowager Han and Yang Pianpian, I don't know when it started, as if they became inseparable.

Ji Xiaotang calmly went to the hall and gave a salute to the Empress Dowager Han.

"Greetings to the Queen Mother."

Empress Dowager Han hurriedly stood up, stretched out her hand to help her, and said in her mouth to let Ji Xiaotang get up.

"Xiaotang, between our mother and daughter, there is really no need for these false courtesies. It's rare for you to come to the palace to see me, come and sit next to me, and our mother and daughter will talk slowly. ”

Empress Dowager Han was full of smiles, and her tone was extremely gentle.

Ji Xiaotang smiled, stood up, walked to the Empress Dowager Han and sat down.

It was still the embroidered pier, still so close, but Ji Xiaotang was sensitive to notice that when she approached, Empress Dowager Han's body seemed to be a little stiff, and she shrank back.

However, Empress Dowager Han's movements were very small, and if she wasn't particularly careful, she wouldn't have noticed it at all.

Ji Xiaotang found out, she knew that Empress Dowager Han hated and feared her now.

Empress Dowager Han hated her for not dying, and because she didn't die, Empress Dowager Han was afraid of her. No one knows the power of that poison better than Empress Dowager Han, as long as Ji Xiaotang touches his lips a little, he will definitely die.

But Ji Xiaotang not only didn't die, but also caught~ the secret of the poison.

How much does Ji Xiaotang know, how much does Qin Zhen know, how much does Qin Lin know, and Emperor Longqing, does he already know?!

Whenever she thinks of these things, Empress Dowager Han is uneasy. Now looking at Ji Xiaotang's calm and calm appearance, she became more and more anxious. But she couldn't do anything about Ji Xiaotang, and she still calmed down to deal with Ji Xiaotang, and even curry favor with Ji Xiaotang.

"A few days ago, Your Majesty~ was not in good health, my body was also a little uncomfortable, and I was restless. You and Zhen'er have been wronged, and Your Majesty also complains about me. …… In any case, Xiaotang, you have to believe that the queen mother has never been malicious to you. ”

"I'm old, and I know I don't have much time to live, and I think I'm going to plan for you, but you don't necessarily know it completely. Sometimes things are in a hurry, and misunderstandings inevitably arise. However, I'm all for your good, Xiaotang!"

Empress Dowager Han looked at Ji Xiaotang eagerly, and two tears came out of the corners of her eyes.

Ji Xiaotang knew that when she entered the palace this time, she would definitely have to face the false face of the Empress Dowager Han, but the fact that the Empress Dowager Han was able to do this still surprised her a lot.

is so hypocritical, gently passing over the things that poisoned her, and saying anything about misunderstanding, everything is for her sake, this is really ...... It's disgusting.

At this moment, Ji Xiaotang also understood more that Empress Dowager Han really did everything. Perhaps, it is with these that she climbed to today's position step by step when she fell out of favor.

Ji Xiaotang raised her eyes, in her eyes, Empress Dowager Han was no longer a person, but an organ of power that was filthy and smelly.

"I understand the thoughts of the queen mother." Ji Xiaotang smiled and said slowly.

Empress Dowager Han blinked, of course she had already seen it. Her performance just now didn't touch Ji Xiaotang at all. She thought about it, and pulled the handkerchief out of her sleeve. Wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes.

"Xiaotang," spoke again, and Empress Dowager Han's tone returned to before, without the pity and exaggerated eagerness that Fang had deliberately pretended, "Maybe you can't completely believe my words, but what I said is true." You know that, too. What is my condition now? This Great Inner Forbidden Palace is no longer the Great Inner Forbidden Palace of the past. Don't say doing something to provoke our mother and daughter, just thinking about when it will end up for me. It's just a matter of people's thoughts. ”

"Xiaotang, Your Majesty's body is like that, there is no possibility of an heir. After a hundred years, Your Majesty and I, who will this world be handed over? His Majesty is thinking of Xuan'er. Because His Majesty likes Xuan'er. I'm thinking about Xuan'er, too. But it's mostly because of you. ”

“…… If you can't do it secretly against Xuan'er, you want to separate us. You don't believe me, but you shouldn't look down on me. If something happens to you in my palace~ who will carry this black cauldron, how can Zhen'er be willing to give up, and who will benefit in the end? Xiaotang, you have to think carefully, don't fall for the thief. Relatives and enemies are happy......"

"Your Majesty and I have already discussed, just waiting for Ayou to pacify the Northern Barbarians at Zhenshan Pass. He made Xuan'er the crown prince. Seeing that Ji Xiaotang had been unmoved, Empress Dowager Han finally made a killer move.

Empress Dowager Han finally said in person that she wanted to make Xuan'er the crown prince, but Ji Xiaotang only raised her eyebrows slightly, and her face did not show joy. She knew that when she entered the palace today, Empress Dowager Han would definitely envelop her. And Empress Dowager Han also knew that she was not so easy to be trapped, especially after the poisoning incident, so she pointed the contradiction to Su Wangfu while throwing such a bait.

Emperor Longqing has not lived for more than a year, Xuan'er has become the crown prince, and he will soon be able to ascend the throne and become emperor.

This is indeed a great temptation ~ bewilderment.

But Ji Xiaotang was too cold in the face of this temptation~ bewilderment.

Empress Dowager Han always paid attention to Ji Xiaotang's every move, and naturally saw Ji Xiaotang's coldness. She thought she had guessed the reason why Ji Xiaotang was so cold.

"Xiaotang, don't worry." Empress Dowager Han's tone became cordial again, "If you choose another child to be the prince, you will naturally be raised in the palace and isolated from your parents from now on." But Xuan'er is different, Xuan'er is your child......"

Ji Xiaotang's eyes finally showed some emotional fluctuations, and the Empress Dowager Han was encouraged.

“…… I definitely still have to live in the palace, I am discussing with Your Majesty, you can come into the palace to accompany Xuan'er. Xuan'er is still young, and she is not always in the palace, so she can also go back to King An's Mansion to live for a few days in a month. …… No matter what, your mother and son will be in one place, and no one will separate you. Xiaotang personally takes care of Xuan'er, which is also the most reassuring thing for His Majesty and me. ”

Emperor Longqing did mention in front of her that the reason why Xuan'er is so smart and cute is inseparable from Ji Xiaotang's personal upbringing.

Ji Xiaotang is a good mother, and Xuan'er, whom she raised and taught herself, is more likely to become a qualified heir to the Great Qin River.

After Empress Dowager Han said these words, she looked at Ji Xiaotang with a smile.

In her opinion, the emperor's throne and taking care of Xuan'er in person should be the conditions that can impress Ji Xiaotang the most in this world.

Ji Xiaotang really smiled.

"The queen mother is very loving, and I am grateful to the prince and Xuan'er." Ji Xiaotang's attitude was calm, and his tone was not in a hurry, "It's just empty words, who knows what will happen when the north is calmed down?" ”

Empress Dowager Han is choked, Ji Xiaotang is really difficult to deal with. But then she was happy in her heart, and Ji Xiaotang was able to react like this, which showed that her bait was useful.

Who can really be indifferent to such a bait. Ji Xiaotang is just more calm than other women, more moody, and more difficult to dismiss.

However, Ji Xiaotang asked her for credentials, which still stumped the Empress Dowager Han.

Empress Dowager Han paused like this, and Ji Xiaotang couldn't help sneering in his heart. She believes that Empress Dowager Han really wants Xuan'er to be the prince, but what can make Xuan'er live in King An's mansion, and what can let her enter the palace to accompany Xuan'er and take care of Xuan'er in person, is just a nonsense that Empress Dowager Han said in order to stabilize her.

When the north is calmed down, Empress Dowager Han frees her hand and wants to capture Xuan'er, and the first one to get rid of is still her.

Even if the Empress Dowager Han said nonsense, Ji Xiaotang wanted to pretend to believe it and ask the Empress Dowager Han for credentials, not even to bring the Empress Dowager Han to the army.

She asked Empress Dowager Han to give her credentials to pave the way for Xuan'er's country!

Since Empress Dowager Han is already going to give the country to Xuan'er, then let this matter come true!

Ji Xiaotang looked at Empress Dowager Han with a smile, waiting for her reply.

Compared to Ji Xiaotang's natural smile, Empress Dowager Han's smile was stiff, but she was not such an easy woman to deal with after all.

"Xiaotang wants credentials, do you believe in the queen mother?"

"That's not the case, the queen mother has been in charge of the inner palace and has been dealing with the government for many years, she should know better than me, and there is no basis for this truth. Such a major event, of course, must have tangible evidence. "Ji Xiaotang's attitude is very matter-of-fact.

This made Empress Dowager Han speechless for a while, and after thinking for a while, she asked Ji Xiaotang again: "What credentials does Xiaotang want?" ”

"The will of the queen mother written by her own hand could not be better." Ji Xiaotang immediately replied, obviously she had been prepared for this matter.

Empress Dowager Han was really taken there.

"Why, the queen mother refuses to give an order? Could it be that the words of the queen mother were all coaxing me to joke? Ji Xiaotang seemed to be smiling.

Empress Dowager Han looked at Ji Xiaotang and suddenly laughed.

"Good Xiaotang, good." Empress Dowager Han said two good words in a row, "Since Xiaotang wants to believe it like this, then I will write a will to you." ”

As the Empress Dowager Han spoke, she instructed Yang Pianpian who was serving by her side to prepare pen and ink.

"However, this can only be a secret decree, you take it back, and you can't make it public for the time being. Xiaotang, you should know very well what the current situation is in the DPRK and China, and the queen mother will not hide it from you. If Xuan'er is announced to be the crown prince now, not only Xuan'er's safety will be difficult to guarantee, but the court will immediately give birth to wind ~ waves. At that time, the Northern Barbarians will definitely take advantage of the gap to enter, and the Great Qin will not be guaranteed, and there will be nothing to talk about......"

Empress Dowager Han promised to write a secret decree to Ji Xiaotang, but at the same time, she also asked Ji Xiaotang to agree to her condition, that is, to keep her will secret for the time being, and everything would not be officially canonized as the crown prince until the north was pacified.

Ji Xiaotang thought about it, and nodded happily in agreement.

After a while, Yang Pianpian had already prepared a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and the Empress Dowager Han really wrote a secret decree by herself, and after writing it, she also let Ji Xiaotang read it, and when Ji Xiaotang nodded, she used the seal in front of Ji Xiaotang.

In order to win Ji Xiaotang's trust, Empress Dowager Han not only used the queen mother's phoenix seal, but also stamped the jade seal, so she handed over the secret decree to Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang solemnly took it and hid it closely.

"Thank you to the queen mother, the Northern Barbarian Alliance has invaded, and the prince will definitely do his best to assist His Majesty and the queen mother......"

Empress Dowager Han smiled and nodded with satisfaction.

Ji Xiaotang went out of the palace with a secret decree and returned to King An's mansion.

When Qin Zhen saw the secret decree, he smiled. (To be continued.) )