Merriam-Webster hinted at this.

How could Li Chongjun not understand what this meant, he chuckled in his heart, and cold sweat flowed out.

Is this to let yourself harm your own grandmother?

Of course...... Psychologically, Li Chongjun already has some disgust with his grandmother.

This kind of disgust has nothing to do with kinship and blood, everything comes from Li Chongjun's interests.

Qin Shaoyou sheltered his imperial brother, which means that Wu Zetian also sheltered his brother, which means that the better his grandmother lives, the more critical his situation will be.

But this does not mean that Li Chongjun has the courage to do something to Wu Zetian.

But now, the queen mother has opened her mouth, can she refuse?

If he refuses, it means that from now on, the Wei family and himself have completely broken up, and he can't climb his grandmother, and he offends the Wei family, so he won't die without a place to be buried.

Wei Shi and Wei Chengqing both looked at Li Chongjun intently, and seemed to be anxious to wait for his decision.

Seeing that Li Chongjun refused to speak for a long time, Wei Chengqing smiled: "Your Highness, who has achieved great things, which one is not responsible, Niangniang is not persecuting you for anything, but the current situation, doesn't Your Highness know?" The emperor is in one day, and it is difficult for the mother to sleep and eat, but Your Highness, is it safe to live? It's just that there are some things, and if the mother does it, it will only attract the suspicion of others, but His Royal Highness is the grandson of the emperor, who will be suspicious of His Royal Highness? This move, of course, is helpless, but it is also a last resort, and it has to be done, His Royal Highness is a smart person, how can you not think through this relationship? Ay...... If it weren't for the last resort, Niangniang would not have made such a decision, His Royal Highness should be considerate of Niangniang's painstaking efforts. ”

Li Chongjun rolled his throat a few times, still a little overwhelmed, he realized that he didn't seem to have any other choice, and ...... He had a bold idea, if it was. As soon as the emperor dies, what else will Qin Shaoyou use to buy people's hearts? Is he the identity of the royal brother? It's a joke, as long as the imperial court denies the identity of the imperial brother, they are nothing.

It seems that only in this way can I have the hope of overtaking the unification, so ......

He finally gritted his teeth and said, "Erchen will find a way to deal with this matter." ”

"You don't have to think about it." Webster smiled and said, "Tomorrow." I'll send some tonic medicine to your house, Your Highness, you should go to Ziwei Palace once in a while to take a good look at your grandmother. Also, in a few days, this palace wants to go hunting with His Majesty, and you won't live in the palace for the time being, you, as the crown prince. It is reasonable to be in charge of the country, your father and the palace have great expectations for you, and during the period when the prince is in charge of the country, you must not disappoint Your Majesty and the palace. ”

Hunt......

The Son of Heaven of the Tang Dynasty. It is true that there is a habit of hunting, but when it comes to Gaozong, because Emperor Gaozong is not in good health. This is just a wasteland.

There is a Shanglin hunting ground in this palace, and it is only a few dozen miles away from here.

Lee Chongjun understood. This is the queen mother who wants to deliberately avoid suspicion and deliberately go out of Daming Palace, even if Wu Zetian is dead, then everything has nothing to do with her.

Of course, this is a bit of a cover-up, but no matter what, it is he, the prince, who did this, and when Wu Zetian dies, the Wei party will naturally be silent and will not question anything, as for the others, most of them are somewhat involved with him, the prince, if they want to talk nonsense, they can also suppress it.

All in all, with this tacit understanding, everything is easy to say.

The so-called prison country, of course, is just a joke, inside and outside the court, whether it is the three provinces or the forbidden army, they are firmly in the hands of the Wei family, and Li Chongjun has no chance at all.

Li Chongjun had no choice but to say: "My father has just recovered from a serious illness, and his body is already healthy, he should really go out and walk around, and his son must live up to the trust of his mother." ”

Wei and Wei Chengqing glanced at each other, and they both saw a smile in each other's eyes.

The matter ...... It's done.

Wei naturally couldn't help but praise Li Chongjun, the mother and son were both happy today.

After chatting for a while, Li Chongjun got up to say goodbye.

Wei Chengqing also saluted: "The minister also resigned." ”

The two came out one after the other, Li Chongjun looked a little worried, and Wei Chengqing caught up with him: "Your Highness seems to be unhappy?" ”

Li Chongjun said: "I just have some worries, Duke Wei, if the emperor is ...... There was an accident, but no matter what you say, Qin Shaoyou is still in Luoyang after all, if he stands up for this matter......"

"Your Highness is afraid?" Wei Chengqing suddenly interrupted Li Chongjun and asked rhetorically.

Li Chongjun pursed his lips, did not admit it, did not deny it, in fact, to say that he was not afraid, that is false, Wei Chengqing said that those who achieve great things must do extraordinary things, but ...... The risks are also very high.

Wei Chengqing said with a smile: "As long as a person dies, her mouth and tongue will naturally die, and she will die in the palace, how to say, it's not our business, what's more, now the Wei family is indeed criticized, her death, many people have to question the Wei family, but what if His Royal Highness comes forward in person at this time to tell everyone the 'truth'?" You see, the old man said something that should not be said, what the mother said is not enough to believe, and the old man's words are not enough to believe, but His Royal Highness is the prince, the son of the dragon and the grandson of the dragon, who can not believe the words of His Highness? Your Highness doesn't have to worry too much, this matter is ...... It's not that hard. ”

Li Chongjun thought about it in his heart and felt that it made sense, he and the Wei family were indeed different, and people in the world might slander the Wei family, but he was completely different. He smiled: "Thank you Gong Wei for your advice." ”

Wei Chengqing shook his head and said: "How dare the old man instruct His Highness, His Highness is the dragon and phoenix among people, and the old man is just occasionally giving advice." ”

These words made Li Chongjun feel the respect shown by Wei Chengqing, and he smiled, saving a lot of worries.

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A few days later, in Ziwei Palace, Li Chongjun came to greet him for the second time.

Since His Majesty and Empress Wei went hunting, this palace has been much deserted, in the past, Li Chongjun did not dare to come to see Wu Zetian, but now, he has become the prince of the prison country, and his courage seems to be much greater than before.

"Imperial Grandmother. I don't know if my grandmother ate the ginseng I sent yesterday? This is a big supplement, if grandmother likes it, Sun Chen sent some more, Sun Chen said that he was ashamed, because he was in the way of some things, he didn't dare to visit from time to time, and he hoped that his grandmother would forgive me. ”

Wu Zetian still likes this grandson, after all, he is old. Seeing it, she also felt kind, and she smiled and said, "I ate some, it's not bad, this is a tribute from Baekje, right?" I...... It is true that I haven't eaten for some days, and it is difficult for you to be filial. ”

"That's good." Li Chongjun nodded, and while eating tea, he said: "My father went hunting, and the state affairs were on Sun Chen's body, where did Sun Chen dispose of these things." I don't understand many things, although I have the help of the attendants, but I still don't understand anything, so I said that I sent a note this morning. It was sent by Xu Qian, the governor of Zhaoxin Town, saying that there was a famine, and he wanted Sun Chen to allocate some money and food to solve his urgent needs. Grandmother doesn't know what to think? ”

Looking at him, it looks like he's here to ask for advice.

But it's easy to understand. He doesn't know anything about state affairs, and now he is suddenly in charge of the country, which is obviously ...... Some people have more than enough heart but not enough strength, in this palace, isn't Wu Zetian the clearest about state affairs? It makes sense to come and ask.

And...... Li Chongjun also has other meanings.

When Empress Wei was there, he didn't dare to come to Ziwei Palace, but now he is diligent, which is obviously to take the opportunity of Empress Wei to leave the palace and deal with this grandmother well.

Wu Zetian just looked at him with a smile, and after a long time, he said lightly: "Oh, is it for this?" This is not difficult, the current court is different from the past, in the past, this official was appointed by the court, and if anything happens, it is all the involvement of the court, and if there is a famine, it is naturally the court to deal with it, and it cannot be delayed. ”

"It's different now, now the land has been sealed, the governors of all places, each doing their own thing, the means by which the court can control them, is also limited, although every year they escort some money and grain to the Beijing Division, but the number, but it is also limited, to tell the truth, the current imperial court, it is difficult to support itself, where can I manage these things, those governors, since they have obtained so many benefits, then they should be allowed to bear their own responsibilities, where in this world is there a reason to continue to give people sweet dates, speaking of, The establishment of these thirty-seven towns is really a hidden danger, and it is by no means a good thing, but what is the way, now that the wood has been completed, if you want to take back your life, I am afraid that it will be difficult. ”

Li Chongjun couldn't help frowning: "It's just ...... Sun Chen was a little worried, if the court let it go, it wouldn't be appropriate, if something really happened at that time, wouldn't it be blamed on the court? ”

"But the question is, how much grain can the imperial court allot?" Wu Zetian asked rhetorically.

Li Chongjun was speechless all of a sudden, since the towns began to withhold taxes, the imperial court is indeed stretched thin now, and he has difficulties.

"Moreover, as soon as this case was opened, what happened to the governors of each town in the future, and they all came to ask for money and food, what should they do? Everything can't be prescribed, once it is opened, it will only be more difficult in the future, since the governors are now sweeping the snow in front of the door and taking care of their own affairs, so the rules are established, and their affairs cannot be managed by the imperial court, otherwise...... It is to set yourself on fire. ”

Seeing Li Chongjun's hesitant face, he looked even more embarrassed.

"But, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is afraid of being scolded, or if the governor and the people of Zhaoxin Town blame the court, it is actually easy, the imperial court, not a penny of food, but it has to make a will, let the nearby towns rescue, in this way, the court will do its part, as for whether the towns can save or not, it is their business, if something really happens, then it is not to blame the court, let the towns go to the skin."

As soon as Wu Zetian said this, Li Chongjun breathed a sigh of relief, obviously this method is good, not only can it be pulled out, but it also solves the matter, the towns refuse to save it, the blame lies on them, the towns saved, that is also the will of the imperial court, and everyone will only be grateful to the imperial court.

Li Chongjun smiled: "Grandmother's method is good, Sun Chen will do it." ”

As he was talking, Shangguan Wan'er came in, holding a bowl of ginseng soup in her hand, and cautiously arrived in front of Wu Zetian: "Your Majesty, it's time to eat ginseng soup." ”

Wu Zetian took it and took a few sips.

Li Chongjun looked at the bowl of ginseng soup intently, and was overjoyed.

Seeing that it was almost time, he got up and took his leave.

Wu Zetian didn't leave him, and when he left, he put down the ginseng soup, and Wu Zetian glanced sideways at Shangguan Wan'er: "His Royal Highness the Prince...... Is this here to compete for favor? ”

"Presumably the second prince is in Luoyang, he is worried, how can he not know that he is the crown prince ......" Shangguan Wan'er replied slowly, but the second half of the words were not continued.

Wu Zetian smiled: "I heard that your younger brother also came to Chang'an?" Ay...... It's just a pity that you two sisters and brothers, separated by a palace wall, I'm afraid that we won't have a chance to see each other. But...... Since your brother has come to Chang'an, he must be ...... That Qin Shaoyou is a little impatient, he...... Usually don't look at the honest, only care about his own one-third of an acre, what about the outside world, don't care about it at all, but once you are ready, or make up your mind, you will never stop easily, according to me, he is going to make waves again. ”

Shangguan Wan'er pursed her lips and laughed, Wu Zetian's evaluation of Qin Shaoyou was really accurate.

The guy ...... will not make any moves easily, as for his younger brother, he has long been Qin Shaoyou's inseparable right-hand man, and can be said to be the most core figure around Qin Shaoyou, and even the status of Fang Jing and Wang Ju beside Qin Shaoyou is not far behind. My younger brother suddenly came to Chang'an again, how could it be as simple as just coming to visit the mountains and rivers, he must have taken on the most important mission, and even ...... It is closely related to Qin Shaoyou's important layout.

Shangguan Wan'er blinked her eyes and said, "Yes, it seems that ...... This Chang'an City will not be calm, but next, I don't know what will happen, although Your Majesty lives in the palace, it will also be affected. ”

Wu Zetian's spirit was shocked: "I'm afraid that I won't be affected, I'm afraid that I will be calm for too long, I'm too old, I don't have a few years to live, and if I don't move, I'm really unwilling." ”

After that, she confidently picked up the ginseng soup that had just been placed on the case and drank it one by one.

"The taste of this ginseng soup is good."

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The big chapter is delivered.

(To be continued.) )