"Squeak!" The door was slowly pushed open, and Yanjing walked into Zhao Jie's study. "Your Highness, what's wrong with you?" As soon as she saw Zhao Jie, Yanjing shouted in surprise.

Hearing the human voice, a glimmer of light appeared in Zhao Jie's brain, which was in chaos. Zhao Jie grabbed Yanjing's shoulder without hesitation and asked eagerly: Tell me, how should I choose between ideal and reality? ”

Yan Jing was caught off guard, her head was shaken by Zhao Jie, and she said intermittently: "I'm sorry, Your Highness!" The little woman didn't read much and couldn't answer His Highness's questions. ”

When Zhao Jie heard this, he sighed and fell into hesitation again. Seeing the situation in front of her, Yan Jing hurriedly added: "However, there are many talents in Handan City, and those capable people who are much older than His Highness and have several times more experience than His Highness should be able to solve the confusion for His Highness!" ”

"That's right! , how I didn't think of that! Yanjing, pack your things, and go with me to Lin Xiangru. Zhao Jie suddenly realized.

Handan, Lin House. The sound of horses' hooves stopped in front of Lin Mansion, and Zhao Jie slowly walked down from the carriage.

In other words, why did you choose Lin Xiangru as the object of puzzles?

Zhao Jie's reasons are twofold: one is that in the assassination incident, Zhao Jie quickly arrested the assassin, which can be regarded as avenging Lin Xiangru to a certain extent, so Lin Xiangru can be said to owe him a big favor, and he should not refuse his question. The second is that after the assassination, Lin Xiangru has been recuperating at home, and he should not be able to return to the court in the short term.

Due to the close relationship between Zhao Jie and Lin Shouyi, over time, the porter of Lin Mansion also got to know Zhao Jie. "Your Highness, how could you have the kung fu to come to Lin Mansion today?" In the face of the sudden Zhao Jie, the porter first sent someone to the inner courtyard to inform him, and then immediately stepped forward to greet him: "The little ones don't know that you are here, they have not prepared anything, and the hospitality is not good, please forgive me." ”

"Lin Kai, your mouth is really getting sweeter!" Zhao Jie quipped. Lin Kaiben was an orphan in Handan City, with infinite strength, and was favored by Lin Shouyi, and was included in the house as a domestic servant, and gave him the surname - Lin Kai. If Lin Shouyi goes out, he is usually protected by him, so Zhao Jie and others are quite familiar with him.

"Is Your Highness here to find my son-in-law?" Lin Kai smiled innocently when he heard this, and then continued to ask.

Zhao Jie shook his head, and then said, "No, I'm here to see Lao Xiangguo this time." ”

"Is Lao Xiangguo's health okay?" Zhao Jie then continued to ask.

"Thank you Your Highness for your concern, judging from the current situation, the body should be fine, but ......" Lin Kai said again.

"But what?" Zhao Jie asked, "Is there anything new?" ”

Lin Kai pointed at Zhao Jie's heart, and then whispered: "There was such an assassination, and Lao Xiangguo was injured here." ”

Zhao Jie nodded, expressing understanding, and then whispered, "Don't worry!" I will persuade the old minister! ”

Lin Kai continued: "Lin Lao Xiangguo has worked hard for your Zhao family and fought all his life, but your Zhao family used an insignificant substitute for the dead ghost to explain to the world and him, really, really owe Lao Xiangguo a lot, a lot." In the countryside, many people like me think that the most deserving person to be comforted is your father, and that only your father's concern can repay the loyalty of his old minister......"

"Lin Kai! What are you talking about? Wasn't the lesson given to you last time enough? A loud roar came from afar, interrupting Lin Kai's words. Zhao Jie turned his head and looked, it turned out to be Lin Shouyi, the young son of Lin Mansion, who came.

"Brother Shouyi, it's been a long time!" Zhao Jie arched his hand.

"It's been a long time, Your Highness!" Lin Shouyi replied: "Xiao Kai is not sensible, he can't speak, if he says anything, please don't care!" ”

"Brother Shouyi is too worried, I have always liked Xiao Kai's cheerfulness." Zhao Jie continued: "I came here today because I have a few incomprehensible things, and I want to ask Lao Xiangguo to solve my doubts. ”

"My father will be very happy to see His Highness so diligent and inquisitive!" Lin Shouyi greeted with a smile: "Please come with me."

Zhao Jie followed Lin Shouyi into Lin Xiangru's bedroom, which was the first time he had walked into the room of this character that had been passed down through the ages. The simple décor contrasts with the rich collection of books, the air is filled with a mixture of books and herbs, and the whole environment is quiet and serene, without a hint of worldly vulgarity.

Lin Xiangru was quite happy about Zhao Jie's arrival, and as soon as he saw Zhao Jie, he showed a long-lost smile.

"I've seen Lao Xiangguo!" Zhao Jieji bowed.

"Your Highness, you are too polite, I should salute Your Highness!" Lin Xiangru was busy and wanted to get out of bed and salute.

Zhao Jie got up and stopped: "The handling of the assassination incident, my Zhao family can't stand you, this worship is for my Zhao family, worship is a loyal minister and wise man, please accept it." ”

Lin Xiangru couldn't help but choke up a little when he heard this: "Once for Zhao Chen, all his life for Zhao Chen, Weichen dared not to do his best for the Zhao family, and then died." ”

After a heartfelt pleasantry, the conversation got to the point. "Old Xiangguo, the kid has something to understand, since ancient times, why the world has been fighting endlessly." Zhao Jie blurted out a question.

Lin Xiangru was shocked when he heard this, and then opened his mouth and instructed Lin Shouyi: "Xiaoyi! Go and close the doors and windows! ”

The doors and windows were closed, the partition walls were silent, and the people in the room began to whisper.

……

Two hours later, the door was opened again, and Zhao Jie walked out of the room with a smile, his eyes and movements without exception revealing a confident atmosphere. Except for the three people in the room, no one knew what Zhao Jie and Lin Xiangru were talking about in these two hours, and the three of them chose to be secretive about what happened in these two hours without exception in their lives.

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The next morning, Zhao Jie once again stood on top of the court, watching the civil and military officials enter the Qinzheng Hall one after another, Zhao Jie's eyes inadvertently showed a strong fighting spirit.

In this court meeting, he left a different feeling to the ministers and officials, and he announced to the whole world with his actions: the gentle and elegant Zhao Jie has become a thing of the past, and a resolute and wise Zhao Jie has come to the world.

It was here that Zhao Jie embarked on a political path that belonged to him. Since then, on top of the political struggle, Zhao Jie is no longer naïve and no longer has illusions.