The news of Shin King's distress at Mt. Tenmu reached Kyoto very early.

Those who should know about Kyoto already know, although there are some suspicions, but because the road to Kyoto in Yueshu is blocked, the news is a little lagging behind.

The emperor sent people to inquire about the news, but no accurate news has yet arrived. It is difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood in the court rumors.

The crown prince Zhao Honghao and the second prince Zhao Hongpu have sent people to investigate, but the news they got is only to confirm that a group of people did die in Tianmu Mountain that day, but it is unknown whether the real king and the real princess are among them.

"Prince, the lower officials heard that the real king is not dead, and they will return to Beijing in the near future. Is this true? Zhu Chengjun asked the prince excitedly.

And the crown prince Zhao Honghao looked displeased, and looked at Zhu Chengjun, "Zhu Langzhong, are you so happy to hear that the real king is fine?" ”

The others tried their best to give Zhu Chengjun a look, but Zhu Chengjun didn't notice the prince's displeasure, and said, "Your Royal Highness the prince, the true king and the true princess have solved the problems for the imperial court this time and handled the plague in Bazhong so satisfactorily. They are the heroes of the Qianchao, and of course the lower officials don't like them anymore."

"Hero?" The prince sneered, "Then Zhu Langzhong, tell this prince, what credit do they have?" ”

If Zhu Chengjun can't hear the prince's displeasure anymore, then his book will be read in vain, and his fame will be tested in vain.

But Zhu Chengjun still didn't feel that he was wrong, and out of reverence for the real king and the real princess, he said fearlessly, "Since the outbreak of the plague in Bazhong, the people of Bazhong have fallen into dire straits. If it weren't for the true king and the true princess, the plague in Bazhong would not have been brought under control so quickly. Therefore, the lower officials feel that they are the heroes of the imperial court."

"This palace originally thought that Zhu Langzhong was brilliant and had high hopes, but now it seems that he still doesn't understand the mind of this palace, and he can't be used by this palace."

The prince's words shocked everyone in the room, both happy and surprised.

"Zhu Chengjun has fallen out of favor, isn't it my chance?" So is the thought of those who are happy.

"It is said that accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, and the prince's mind is really elusive. Zhu Langzhong, who was favored yesterday, fell out of favor today," the surprised person thought.

But the person concerned, Zhu Chengjun, seemed to be fine, bowed down to the prince and said, "Enke in the lower official, lick the middle of the Lang." I am even more fortunate to be appreciated by His Royal Highness and join His Highness's staff. But the lower officials are stupid and can't understand His Highness's mind, for fear that His Highness's grand plan will be carried out, and he doesn't dare to eat and stay in the corpse, which makes His Highness embarrassed. Now, the lower officials bid farewell to His Highness, and ask His Highness for his permission."

Zhu Chengjun's resolute attitude made the prince's heart move, and he regretted it a little, but when he thought of his golden words, he no longer spoke to save it.

After Zhu Chengjun left, the prince didn't have the heart to discuss serious matters, so he let everyone leave.

When the people were finished, Ma Huan, the eunuch beside the prince, said angrily, "Prince, this Zhu Langzhong simply doesn't take His Royal Highness in his eyes. Knowing that His Royal Highness and the True King are incompatible, he also interceded for the True King in front of His Highness three times and twice. However, fortunately, His Royal Highness has already seen that Zhu Chengjun and His Highness are not people with the same heart. The minion had long wanted to tell His Highness that His Highness had driven Zhu Chengjun away. ”

Zhao Honghao looked at Ma Huan beside him, "It seems that Ma Gonggong has a lot of opinions about Zhu Lang?" When did Zhu Langzhong offend his father-in-law? ”

Ma Huan was originally the father-in-law of the queen's side, and later, the queen sent him to the prince's side, first, to protect the prince, and second, to tell the queen the news of the prince.

Zhao Honghao also knew that Ma Huan was the queen's person by his side, but over the years, he also lost Ma Huan's careful care, so Zhao Honghao didn't feel that there was anything wrong with Ma Huan, so he stayed by his side.

"Your Highness, Zhu Langzhong has not offended the minions. It's just that the slave feels that Zhu Langzhong is too arrogant, and I'm afraid he won't sincerely help His Highness. If he is by His Highness's side and knows too many secrets, he will become a threat to His Highness. The minions are also worried about His Highness, so he hopes that His Highness will drive away Zhu Langzhong's "

"Please believe that Your Highness is not selfish" Ma Huan knew that the prince was suspicious, so he replied.

Zhao Honghao smiled slightly, and said to Ma Huan, "Grandpa Ma, why be nervous. You are the person next to the queen mother, and this palace naturally believes that you are for my good. It's just that this palace does look at Zhu Chengjun differently because of his talent. ”

"Your Highness, Zhu Lang is talented, but he is too pedantic. It is time for His Highness to recruit talents and expand his strength. If they are all as 'above board' as Zhu Langzhong, won't they let others have the upper hand? ”

Ma Huan's words are also the problem that Zhao Honghao is worried about. Although Zhu Chengjun is quite talented, he is too upright. Such a person has merit as a courtier, but it is not suitable to be a staff member.

Zhao Honghao felt that he was now at the critical moment of sprinting to the throne, and he could not be pedantic about whether the means were bright or not. As long as it is beneficial to him, he can do whatever it takes at critical moments. However, Zhu Chengjun was too rigid and never agreed to do something contrary to his own principles for Zhao Honghao.

Zhao Honghao also felt that it was a pity that such a talent could not be completely used for himself. This time, because of the matter of the true king, Zhao Honghao was angry, but Zhu Chengjun was still stubborn, which annoyed him.

"Thank you father-in-law for your advice, this palace knows" Zhao Honghao also decided to let go of Zhu Chengjun for the time being, if he inherits the unification in the future, it will not be too late to use him again.

Song Yi didn't know about the things in the palace and the court. They have now arrived in Kyoto.

Looking at the majestic city wall, Song Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Originally, three days ago, they should have entered the city. Unexpectedly, near Dahuaishu Village, a hundred miles away on the outskirts of Beijing, Song Yi and the others encountered a group of masked people blocking their way.

At that time, there were only a few dozen people around the real king, and there were hundreds of people on the other side, although they were masked, they looked prepared at a glance.

However, in the end, the group was wiped out by the true king's men. Killers appear on the outskirts of the capital to prevent them from returning to Beijing. Song Yi understood that there must be someone in Kyoto who didn't want them to go back.

Along the way back to Beijing, there were many accidents of all sizes, and there were many assassinations. The original team of more than 100 people is now only more than 10 people. If it weren't for the true king's strong martial arts, whether Song Yi and them could return to Beijing safely would also be a question mark.

"Finally back to Beijing" Song Yi and the others looked at the familiar city wall and finally became happy.

The news of the true king's return to Beijing soon spread everywhere. The emperor also decreed that King Xuanzhen and Song Yi entered the palace to receive the reward.

Not long after Song Yi and the others entered the palace, they immediately changed their clothes and entered the palace again.

Not surprisingly, Song Yi was named Princess Anle again, Zhu Youci was named the county lord, and Zhu Youde was named the prince. Song Yi's family, because of the merits of Bazhong, was canonized by the emperor, and the scenery was unparalleled for a while.

Everyone else thought it was the emperor's grace, but Song Yi knew that these were originally won by the real king for their mother and son at risk.