Zhen Zhen chatted with his father until late, and when he returned to his residence, he saw Father-in-law Cao guarding the door of his room. Zhen Zhen is used to this. Maybe it's because he followed the emperor before, every time he went to a new place, Gonggong Cao always paid special attention to security, and it was even more common to keep vigil for Zhen Zhen in person. Zhen Zhen told him not to work so hard, but he was too old to sleep, so instead of lying down and doing nothing, it was better to get up and walk.

Zhen Zhen also mentioned that if he wants, he can leave the palace at any time and go to enjoy his old age with his nephew. Gonggong Cao shook his head, but he couldn't let go of it. Zhen Zhen thought that he had just taken over from Red Eagle, and with the assistance of Gonggong Cao, he would get started faster, so he no longer persuaded him. Sometimes Zhen Zhen even thinks that Father-in-law Cao treats her as a child, and she has to take care of her all the time to feel at ease.

It's better to choose a day than to hit the day. Since Father-in-law Cao was here, Zhen Zhen invited Father-in-law Cao into the house.

When there were only two of them in private, Zhen Zhen called him Dharma Protector: "Cao Protector has nothing to do with me?" ”

Gonggong Cao looked puzzled: "What did the head ask?" ”

"Cao Protector, do you know how many old princes are staying in Shangdu?" Zhen Zhen asked in a calm tone.

"This ...... The subordinates don't know. According to the etiquette, they should mourn for the emperor. Xu was greedy for the prosperity of the capital and did not return for a long time. "Cao Gong is fair.

"As far as I know, these old princes are here to choose a side concubine for the crown prince. Gonggong Cao, for such a matter involving the clan and important ministers, should there be news from the Red Eagle left behind? Zhen Zhen asked.

"The head of the family admonished that after his subordinates returned to Beijing, they must rectify this problem of laziness and misconduct." Gonggong Cao nodded.

"Father-in-law Cao might as well check it before rectifying, maybe the news was sent, but the pigeon that sent the letter was taken away by the eagle halfway."

"The boss has a point."

"Of course, there is also the case where the news is taken halfway. Who would be so bold? And what is he doing it for? ”

Zhen Zhen's tone was still calm and waveless, but Gonggong Cao's gaze was obviously wandering.

"Don't worry, your subordinates will never let the night gangsters who plagued Red Eagle live."

Zhen Zhen listened to Gonggong Cao's loyalty, and said: "I think the person who robbed the letter didn't want to harm the Red Eagle, but was afraid that I, the head of the family, would be too young to handle such a major event in life, so he wanted to help me." Are you right? ”

Father-in-law Cao lowered his head and replied, "The head has to be." ”

"However, if I can't face such a thing directly now, and I don't have the opportunity to learn how to deal with it, then if I encounter something more difficult in the future, I, the head of the family, will be helpless, and I won't be in a dangerous situation for Red Eagle?"

"Uh...... What the boss said is extremely true. ”

"Cao Protector, what do you think I will do with this matter? Will I cry, spill, roll, and hang myself in front of Your Highness? ”

"This ...... The boss would never do that. ”

"Yes, you trust me to handle this calmly, don't you? Don't worry, although I am young, I know the truth. I will not let this affect me and Your Highness. After all, he didn't provoke this matter. Moreover, realistically speaking, it is good for His Royal Highness that Concubine Na can get more family support. ”

Father-in-law Cao knelt down in front of Zhen Zhen with a plop, and slammed his head on the ground: "The head of the family atonements." The old slave didn't mean to hide it. A few days ago, His Royal Highness asked the old slave if he had received news that several old princes were in the capital. The old slave has not yet been appointed by His Royal Highness Sakura, and this matter is a rumor, so I must not let you know so soon. During the time that Your Highness is away, you are very happy, so don't be sad about this kind of thing. Instructed the old slave to put it away first when he received the news, and then give it to the head after returning to Beijing. The old slave felt that His Highness was reasonable, so he did so. ”

"Hurry up, I know you didn't mean to deceive."

"Thank you, Master." After Gonggong Cao got up, there was an expression that did not escape Zhen Zhen's eyes.

"Cao Protector, what do you think about this matter, you might as well go straight."

"This, old slave ......"

"Do you agree with the matter of the concubine?"

"Old slave ......" Father-in-law Cao looked entangled.

"You agree in your heart, but you're afraid that I'll suffer, right?" Zhen Zhen asked.

"The boss already knows!"

"Well, I'm just guessing. Because that's what my father thought. ”

"The old slave doesn't dare to compare with Lord Zhen."

"It doesn't matter, you are close in age and loyal to Daning, so the way to think about the problem should be similar. Thank you for taking care of me and thinking about me. ”

"The old slave is ashamed. When the emperor was alive, he always sighed because of the thinness of His Royal Highness's heirs. His Royal Highness is so smart, and he has to be succeeded by talents. But His Royal Highness is a seed of infatuation, first for the first princess, and then for the head, and he can't spread the branches and leaves for a long time, and if the emperor is in the spirit, he will not be able to sleep peacefully. Although the matter of several old princes choosing concubines seems to be offending the master, in the final analysis, it is also for the sake of the Feng family's great cause. ”

Gonggong Cao looked at Zhen Zhen's face and continued: "But later, the old slave thought that the head of the house was so young, and it would indeed be a tricky thing to meet so many side concubines when he first entered the palace. If you can be safe and sound, if you are jealous and make trouble, I am afraid that the head will lose the favor under the order. This time, since we left Beijing, His Royal Highness has been kind to the head of the house, and the old slaves are happy in their eyes, so they don't want to let the matter of choosing a concubine spoil the affection of the head and His Royal Highness. ”

Zhen Zhen understood that Gonggong Cao hoped that she could seize this time of being alone with Feng Hanzhao, establish a relationship, establish her transcendent status, and make it impossible for latecomers to shake and surpass. For this reason, he did not hesitate to conceal the matter of choosing a concubine.

"Cao Protector, I understand your hard work. Just remember not to hide the news from me in the future. You can give me your ideas and let me know what you think, so that I can slowly learn to think from a more critical point of view. ”

"The master has to teach you a lesson. In the future, if the old slave commits it again, he is willing to cut off his finger as punishment! Father-in-law Cao swore an oath.

"Grandpa Cao doesn't have to be like this, just open the words. If Gonggong Cao really feels sorry for me, and is afraid that I will not be able to suppress those warblers and Yanyan in the future, then you will have to live a long life and often help me come up with ideas before school."

"The old slave obeys." Grandpa Cao couldn't help but wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve.

"Go and show me all the news you've put away. Know yourself and know your opponent, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles. Zhen Zhen said.

"Yes." Gonggong Cao quickly went and returned, holding a wooden box in his hand and presenting it to Zhen Zhen. 166 Reading Network