Zhao Xiu trusts Gao Zhen, and she is actually happy to tell him about her troubles. However, considering Zhang's mood, she was a little hesitant. The Zhang family probably doesn't want too many people to know the real cause of Lao Jungong's death, right? She always talked about the reputation of the old county prince. The old county prince fought all his life and did not die on the battlefield, but he was actually killed by the cowardly and incompetent eldest son in his own home, and it was a shame to say it.

However, Zhao Xiu had just been aroused by Zhang's rebellion at this time, and that trace of hesitation was quickly suppressed again.

Is it important to have a reputation or not a reputation? Just because the children and grandchildren of Yifang have long been driven out of the family, the old county prince has to swallow his anger when he dies, just to clear his name after death? If you want to worry that what Zhao Jiong's family has done will affect the reputation of the old county prince, as early as when Zhao Jiongge and Zhao Jue rebelled, his reputation had already been ruined, so do you have to wait until this time? Maybe after the matter spreads, it can make people think that the old county prince hates this pair of unfilial descendants, and therefore they will be poisoned by them. Zhao Xiu has never met this cheap grandfather, but since he is a prestigious general and is privately ridiculed as a rough person, then he will never be a gentle, generous, and indecisive personality. If he is still alive, he will not let himself be wronged because of his reputation!

Zhao Xiu immediately made a decision, and simply told Gao Zhen what had happened recently. started from Zhao Xiang's poisoning, until the real cause of the old county's death was discovered. She said to Gao Zhen: "Grandmother has been sad about this matter recently, and she regrets that she didn't find out the truth sooner and couldn't avenge her grandfather." She was a little stunned with remorse. also said that he wanted to go back to Fengxian to go to the tomb of his grandfather, and left behind his brother's participation in the Autumn Festival and the family's preparation to build a library. ”

Gao Zhen was shocked. He never expected that the death of the old county prince would hide such a secret. He hurriedly asked, "Then your brother has been looking for someone outside recently to ......"

Zhao Xiu nodded: "He is looking for the brother of Imperial Physician Liu who came to the house when my grandfather died." Doctor Liu died shortly after that. Most likely, it was extinguished. But Niu knew that Imperial Physician Liu's brother's medical skills were mediocre, and he still used him, as if he had some intention of giving him benefits. My brother and I suspected that this Dr. Liu might know something, and he had the handle of the Niu family in his hand. The Niu family has already left the capital, but this Doctor Liu should still be in the city. If we can find him, maybe there will be a witness. Our judgment on the cause of our grandfather's death. It was all inferred from the situation in that room and the testimony of bystanders, and it was not very sufficient. If you can add a witness. Then the matter will be closed. ”

She hesitated for a moment and looked at Gao Zhen: "I don't know what my grandmother and brother think, but I think it...... This kind of thing still needs to be told to the emperor and the prince. Zhao Jiong is suspected of killing his father, for what reason? Apparently it was my grandfather who found out that he was colluding with King Ying. My grandfather was probably angry. I was going to expose the matter. Zhao Jiong panicked and poisoned him...... My grandfather could never have imagined that his own son, whom he had loved for many years, would do such a thing, and that was why he was unfortunately killed. Now when talking about my grandfather outside, some people mention Zhao Jue's rebellion, just like if my brother and I didn't make the credit of saving the driver, my grandfather's achievements would be wiped out. Even his title will be recovered. I know that this is because after Zhao Jue was expelled from the family, he also took advantage of the weakness of the entire Zhao clan to stay away from the capital. Everywhere he advertises the relationship that he is the grandson of the county prince. But now that he's gone, I wish no one would use them to slander my grandfather. ”

Gao Zhen softened his expression: "Of course not." The great contribution made by the Duke of Jiannan to the royal family can be erased. The reputation of his old man is not something that can be slandered by a few people who don't know the inside story. I will present these things to my father and the king, and then to the emperor. They will definitely do your grandfather justice. ”

Zhao Xiu smiled and said with some embarrassment: "Actually...... The enemy is almost dead, and I don't want to make a big deal about it, but ...... After all, the people of Xiaochangfang are not all dead, and our family should let everyone know, lest anyone be instigated by the descendants of Xiaochangfang and come to blame our family. "Occupy the moral high ground, that's what she's for.

Gao Zhen smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I understand." No matter who dares to slander your family, the emperor will not turn a blind eye. ”

Just kidding, the Zhao family, whether it is the old prince or Zhao Wei and Zhao Xiu, have successively made the most important contributions to the two generations of kings. It can be said that for the current reigning royal bloodline, without the ancestors of the Zhao family, there would be no throne for them. If the Zhao family committed something by themselves, it would be fine, otherwise someone would dare to come and slander the Zhao family for no reason, where did they put the royal family?

When Zhao Xiu heard Gao Zhen say this, her heart also became happy, and a smile reappeared on her face. Gao Zhen couldn't take his eyes off it, and Zhao Xiu noticed something strange and looked at it suspiciously. He coughed lightly, lowered his eyes, changed his sitting posture slightly, and felt a little unnatural, so he picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea.

He felt that he had calmed down, so he asked the question that had been in his mind: "When I first came, you didn't seem to be in a good mood, is it because of this incident?" ”

Zhao Xiu was stunned: "Me? Do you think I'm in a bad mood......" She was a little weak-hearted, although she told Gao Zhen the truth, but there was such a thing as a conflict with her grandmother...... It seems a bit shocking to say it, right?

"You just had an angry and worried look on your face." Gao Zhen stared at her with two eyes, "I asked why your grandmother and brother didn't see each other, and when you answered me, you were still a little uncomfortable." Something must have happened, right?

Zhao Xiu's face flushed slightly. Why are Gao Zhen's eyes so sharp? He could see it.

Gao Zhen held the tea bowl and lowered his head to take a sip of tea. From the moment he saw Zhao Xiu at the door, he couldn't wait to stare at her all the time. He was so familiar with her that he only needed a slight change in expression on her face for him to notice. Her mood was so obvious, how could he not find out? But...... Was he speaking too directly? Seems a little abrupt? He said a little uncomfortably: "What if...... Inconvenient to say......"

"No, not really." Zhao Xiu felt that he didn't even hide such a major event as the cause of his grandfather's death. Why hide such a trivial matter? She said a little listlessly: "Grandmother said that she would go back to the south to accompany her grandfather, forgetting that my brother still has Qiuqiu, and the library built in my father's name has not yet been completed. It's as if there is only my grandfather in my eyes, and I can't see anyone else anymore. I got angry and said something very aggressive to her...... I knew it wasn't right, and my brother told me about it. But I just can't help but be angry......"

Gao Zhen suddenly remembered the Zhang family in his impression, and it was indeed possible to do such a thing. He said softly to Zhao Xiu: "Old Madam Zhao is just confused for a while, she will figure it out." You also don't have to worry that she will blame you. You're just worried about your dead father and brother. Isn't it? Old Madam Zhao has always loved you, she won't be angry. ”

Zhao Xiu reluctantly smiled at him: "I'm not afraid that she will be angry, I just think it's ...... In the grandmother's heart. My brother and I, along with my dead father and mother, were not as important as my grandfather. She is my most respected relative and elder, and I know how she thinks. I was just a little depressed. I knew she thought that way before. It didn't matter then. But now...... I can't accept that my grandmother has ruined my brother's future for the sake of her own feelings! She pursed her lips, a little deflated, "But although my brother understands my intentions, he still persuades me to do it slowly." He thinks that as long as he convinces his grandmother, she will still figure it out - my brother doesn't understand what I really mean! ”

"Old Madam Zhao often has inappropriate thoughts, right?" Gao Zhen suddenly asked.

Zhao Xiu looked at him in surprise.

Gao Zhen smiled slightly: "Her old man must be a delicate and sentimental person, sometimes when she has certain ideas, she feels that she is right, and then as an elder, she orders your brothers and sisters to follow her wishes." Not that there's anything wrong with that. Filial piety to the elders should be what the grandson of a man should do. It's just sometimes. Some of her ideas are inappropriate, and you can't point them out, and even if they do, she won't agree with them. What really needs to change is not the way she is persuaded, but the people who call the shots. If it's just a short-term affair in the family, it will be bad if it comes to things related to the government and the future of the family, and then let her old man have an idea. ”

Zhao Xiu's tears were about to overflow. That's what she really thinks. Gao Zhen actually understands her!

Gao Zhen hesitated for a moment and said, "Once upon a time...... When my mother was still alive, my father had not yet abdicated from the East Palace, and the family affairs were naturally in charge of my mother's affairs. She always treated the Zhong family very well, not only in the official positions of her uncles, but also in my marriage...... Sometimes, I think that's inappropriate, but my mother has always loved me very much, and she cares about my father and me very much, and she will not harm us. But I don't think much of the Zhong family's actions. I really wanted to persuade my mother not to be too biased towards the Zhong family, but when I got to her, I felt that I couldn't say it. After my father abdicated, the Zhong family became indifferent to us, and the mother concubine still firmly believed in her mother's family. At that time, I really wanted to reveal the true face of the Zhong family to her, but I was afraid of breaking her heart...... At that time, I thought that it would be nice if I were to be in charge of the affairs of the palace. The father is inconvenient, the mother is sick, and she is always deceived by the Zhong family. If I am the one in charge of the palace, the Zhong family will not want to use us to do anything. I will not let them show up at the bedside of my mother's hospital again, and say things that are outwardly concerned and calculating. I think...... At that time, I was probably in a similar situation to you now. ”

Zhao Xiu was very excited and held his hand: "You are so right! Brother Gao Zhen, you said it more clearly than I thought. If only my brother could understand my troubles like you. More than once, I wanted my grandmother to care for her old age with peace of mind, and just leave it to my brother to judge for himself. But my grandmother always treated us like children. Although she often said that her brother had grown up and could support the portal. But no matter what her brother does, she still has to ask, and what she doesn't approve of, her brother can't do. She was not very sociable, so our family never held banquets, and we rarely interacted with other officials; She likes literature and dislikes martial arts, so except for the Cao family of the General Mansion of the Pillar State, our family almost only interacts with the civil official family, and none of the nobles in Beijing have a relationship with us. Although my brother plans to take the imperial examination, but our family is weak, and there is no family to rely on, and there is no connection, what will he do when he becomes an official in the future? I'm scared! ”

Gao Zhen could barely concentrate on listening to her complaints, and all her thoughts fell on the hand she was holding. He felt that the roots of his ears were hot, his body was hot, and his heart seemed to be beating faster and faster—

"The old lady and the little marquis are back!" The voice of a servant came from the direction of the front door. Zhao Xiu was stunned, withdrew his hand, and stood up: "Grandmother and brother are back?" ”

Gao Zhen stared at her hand, the back of his hand still had some warmth, but it soon began to chill. He suddenly felt a little lost in his heart. (To be continued......)