"Queen Mother." I heard that Empress Dowager Li asked him to enter the palace. Zhang Fan was a little confused. He couldn't figure out for a moment what Empress Dowager Li would have to find him. At most, it was when he was instructed to accompany Zhu Yijun to the autumn hunt tomorrow. Just take extra care. But these things. She has already explained to Zhang Fan. Empress Dowager Li is not the kind of person who talks a lot. He won't say anything after saying it once. "The father-in-law who came to deliver the letter. Can you say that it is something? ”

"Back to the master's words. The father-in-law didn't say anything. Let's just say that the queen mother let the master enter the palace. The servant replied. Master. I also think this father-in-law is a little strange. The master has explained it before. If there is a father-in-law in the palace who comes to deliver the news. and all of them were to give some silver. This father-in-law is good. It's like there's something urgent. After saying this, he turned his head and left. ”

Listen to what the next person has to say. Zhang Fan's brows also furrowed. It all sounds a little incredible. Empress Dowager Li asked him to enter the palace. It's nothing. After all, the relationship between him and Empress Dowager Li. Although she is not as close as Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng. But it's not bad. If Empress Dowager Li has something to summon Zhang Fan alone. Zhang Fan didn't understand it.

Merely. The little eunuch who told the news. I don't even want any money. That's a bit of an anomaly. One could even say so. Something that shouldn't have happened at all. Now it's happening.

It stands to reason. Think of people like eunuchs. Help the Queen Mother deliver the message. That's as it should be. Even if you want to be powerful. Or just ask for a little bargain or something. But it also depends on the object. is like a character of Zhang Fan's identity. Naturally, there is no need to say it. He can't afford to hold a shelf. I can't afford to offend.

Of course. There's a good saying. Rather offend a gentleman. Don't offend the villain. Although the word "villain" is indeed a bit biased to describe all eunuchs in general. But it's always been a thing. It seems like that's what happened. After all, eunuchs are flawed people. Physical deficiencies can bring about psychological changes. This is quite normal. The vast majority of eunuchs. It's all a bit narrow-minded. And because of the body. There will always be some inferiority complex. The development of this inferiority complex. Eventually, it will also make them wary of others. It will always feel. People look at them with other emotions. Therefore. Even for them there is a little contempt for words and actions. Even if it wasn't intentional. It will also make them hold grudges.

And for the eunuchs. They were in the palace. Who knows when they will be taken by which nobleman in the palace. It's up to now. When the time comes. Whoever holds a grudge against this will have this endless trouble.

Of course. I'm not here to say that. It's just for eunuchs. Take the initiative not to ask for money. It's a bit confusing. Unless. It was the man who told him to come and tell him so. However, Zhang Fan didn't need to think about this matter at all to know that it was impossible. Empress Dowager Li is the empress dowager of a country. The Emperor's biological mother. It is now the de facto ruler of the Ming Dynasty. Her words and deeds are meant to represent the image of such a huge empire. She certainly wouldn't confess to a little eunuch. Let him not take such things as people's money.

That is another possibility. That is what this little eunuch who came to report the news knew in his heart. Empress Dowager Li wanted to let Zhang Fan pass. There are very important things. Even. Once he delayed because of some selfishness of his own. There is a high chance that there will be big trouble. Even if you lose your head because of this, you can't say.

And what matters is not what will happen to this little eunuch. But through this little thing. Zhang Fan could see it. Empress Dowager Li definitely didn't look for him to do homework. There must have been something important to tell him. That's it. Zhang Fan thought about it in his head. What important things will Empress Dowager Li do when she looks for him? As a matter of fact. If you really think about it so carefully. Empress Dowager Li didn't have anything too important at all. Even if she is now in real power. But unless something really goes wrong. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been too inquisitive. Not to mention. There are no major problems in the DPRK and China today.

About Zhu Yijun. Zhang Fan couldn't think of anything either. If it's about Akikaku. A few days ago, she had already explained to Zhang Fan.

Then that's all that's left. There's only one thing. And Zhang Fan also understands. If it's really about that. That's something to think about. After all. Matters. It is impossible to be too cautious.

"Xianggong. Don't change the subject. "And now. Zhao Xue didn't seem to see the importance of the matter yet. thought that Zhang Fan wanted to take advantage of the fact that Empress Dowager Li summoned him to temporarily escape. Hurriedly spoke. "Today. I must let the prime minister ......."

Zhao Xue's words were not finished. was stopped by Yingyue on the side pulling half of his sleeves. Yingyue had already seen that something was wrong. After all, Zhang Fan's face was there. Apparently something important had come to mind. It's just this time. Zhao Xue still looked unaware. even had to talk to disturb Zhang Fan. Of course, Yingyue had to hold her.

"Xianggong." Knowing that Zhao Xue still has an opening. Yingyue spoke first. Shut her mouth. "There's something going on in the palace. Xianggong should go quickly. The Queen Mother wants to summon the Prime Minister. It's not a trivial matter. There's a concubine here. Don't worry. Something. Wait until the evening when the husband returns. Let's talk about it. ”

"Hmm." Zhang Fan nodded. Stood up. Said. "The Queen Mother let me enter the palace at this time. It's certainly not going to be an idle thing. I'll have to go check it out. I'll wait until I get back. "Finished. Zhang Fan raised his legs and walked out.

And looked at the back of Zhang Fan going out. Zhao Xue still looked unconvinced. The mouth pursed. muttered in a small voice: "I still ran away." Hum. Wait until he comes back. I'm going to have to ask. I need a statement. ”

Looking at Zhao Xue's appearance. Yingyue, who was standing beside her, showed a look of "I really can't do anything about you". sighed: "You." He shook his head. He turned around and went back to his room.

Zhaoxue was left standing there alone. A puzzled look: "What's the matter, it's all here." All of them are mysterious. Isn't it summoned by the Queen Mother in the palace? What's the big deal. "Dare to love. She still hadn't figured out what was going on. Still not convinced.

Out of the house. temporarily let go of the helplessness and laughter that Zhaoxue brought to him. Zhang Fan asked people to lead the horse. turned over and rode straight to the palace.

All the way. Zhang Fan was thinking about Empress Dowager Li looking for him. And thought about it. Zhang Fan also felt more and more tricky. If you talk about Empress Dowager Li looking for him. If it's the same thing as he thinks. That's really hard. And. Even Zhang Fan could guess what Empress Dowager Li wanted him to do. It's just that kind of thing. Zhang Fan didn't want to think about it at all. There was nothing wrong with it. But once the matter is revealed, it is a big trouble.

But it's one thing to think about it or not. If Empress Dowager Li really asked him to do it. Then he didn't have a choice. It has to be done. It's just a matter of doing it. He had to be ready. It's best not to leave a handle behind. Even if it's suspicious. But there must be no evidence to be found. But we must not let things become like Feng Bao's incident before. I haven't done it yet. He had already guessed what was going on.

"Someone's coming." Come to think of it. Zhang Fan no longer hesitated. Said to one of the guards beside him. "You go to the Yamen. Let Wang Meng and Liang Chao wait there. I'll see them when I'm out of the palace. There is something important to say. ”

"Understood." The man answered. He turned around and beat his horse and went in the direction of the yamen.

And Zhang Fan also continued to walk towards the palace. Only at this moment. His mood also became more and more serious.

Come to the Royal Palace. This time, there is no need to even light up the waist card. The guards guarding the door were automatically released. Obviously. This is what the Empress Dowager Li explained. This little thing. It also made the doubt in Zhang Fan's heart more convinced.

Walk briskly all the way to Cining Palace. There was no one on the way. I didn't meet any acquaintances. But the more so. Zhang Fan's feeling is getting worse and worse.

Came to the door of Cining Palace. Zhang Fan didn't need to report at all. When he saw Zhang Fan, someone welcomed him in.

"Weichen Zhang Fan. Knock on the Queen Mother. After Zhang Fan entered the door. Bow down.

"No need Zhang Aiqing." Empress Dowager Li was also anxious. I don't care about these etiquette at all. Said. "There's no one else here. There are only the mourners and you. There is no need to say anything more about those courtesies. It's in vain. ”

"Yes." Zhang Fan didn't seem stubborn. He didn't kneel.

"You know. The mourning family asked you to come over at this time. Is there something going on. "Empress Dowager Li didn't say those polite words anymore. Get straight to the point. It can be seen that she is really anxious about this matter.

"This ...... Wechen is stupid. What the Queen Mother thought in her heart. Wechen couldn't figure it out. Although Empress Dowager Li said it very bluntly. But Zhang Fan didn't dare to take it. That's all I can say.

"Hmph. Unexpectedly. I'm afraid I don't dare to say it. Empress Dowager Li sneered. Said. "But the stakes are high. It's natural for you to be worried. But now. Things came to this point. That's not the time to hide it. It's better to say it directly. So be it. Today in the Cining Palace. Whatever you say. The mourners will forgive you for your innocence. Now you talk about it. What is the matter with the mourning family asking you to come today? You've got a plan in mind. ”

"Back to the Queen Mother's words." Zhang Fan is no longer pretending. Said. Wechen had some speculation. I don't know if it's accurate. ”