Chapter 57: The Siege

I didn't know that the situation in the outside world had begun to change, and the huge Ziwei City had begun to become the focus of the forces of the Divine Capital with the passage of time, at this moment, Zhang Changzong looked at the flames beating under the medicine furnace, and there was only a blank look left on his handsome face.

"Brother, are you saying that we are doing this, is it right or wrong?" Asked softly, this man, who had always been extraordinarily ostentatious in the court, was rarely a little indecided: "If this step is wrong, we will ...... next."

"There's no way around it." Sighing lowly, Zhang Yizhi looked at the small paper bag in his hand, and his eyes were full of helplessness: "The emperor is old, and it is a matter of time before there is this day." It's just that the incident happened suddenly, so that you and my brother didn't have time to find a good place for themselves, so they ended up in a dilemma. "After all, Wu Cao has always been good at maintenance, and her body is far healthier than her peers, who would have thought that she would say that she would be sick?

Although the imperial doctor also said that this was caused by old age and physical decline, it was not a major symptom, and it was unknown whether it could return to its previous appearance as long as it was carefully maintained for a period of time. However, there are too many variables in this, and even if they can afford to wait, can those people outside afford to wait? He did not dare to gamble his life with the well-being of an old woman, nor did he dare to test the patience of others with it, and the only way was to seize the time difference and do everything possible to plan for himself. As for what this meant to Wu Cao, he couldn't care about it anymore.

"Yes...... But Princess Taiping, she ...... different from her brother's secret feud with Princess Taiping's ears and temples, Zhang Changzong, who had followed her for a long time on the surface, was very afraid of this woman: "I'm worried that she won't let us go easily." ”

Whether it is her appearance or personality, Princess Taiping is indeed the most martial child, including her heart that was born cold and ruthless. Judging from the woman's usual methods, the two of them have the evidence that she is waiting for the opportunity to ascend to the throne, and they are afraid that there is no reason to get out alive no matter what. It stands to reason that my brother would not be unaware of this, but he still agreed to Princess Taiping without hesitation, which is very unreasonable.

"Of course she won't let us go." A faint sneer swept over her handsome face, and Zhang Yizhi's slender fingers moved slightly, as if he was about to unfold a painting with an elegant demeanor: "So, we have to leave something favorable for ourselves before her hand is so long." As long as her handle falls into our hands, we are not afraid that she will turn her face and deny people when the time comes. "Such a rebellious act of killing her mother is to be spurned by the world, even if she is the most noble princess in the world. Princess Taiping is not a fool, and she will not give up everything for the sake of these two ants, so she must only follow the path he gave.

"Brother, what are you ......" Looking at the lilac powder that had only been poured a third of the small paper bag, Zhang Changzong's expression became suspicious.

The packet of medicine was obtained from Princess Taiping, it is said to be the secret recipe of the Western Regions, this small packet of doses, can make the person who takes it die without pain after three days of coma, and it is colorless and tasteless, and it cannot be checked out by the imperial doctor at all, but she specially told it to be used on the emperor. The elder brother originally promised to be good, and also said that he would help her forge a will to inherit the throne from the emperor, but now he ......

"It's just a forgery, and there is no need for the emperor to die for the time being." Zhang Yizhi re-wrapped the remaining medicinal powder and put it away, and his expression was calm as if nothing had happened: "We just need to use a small dose to make the emperor unconscious first, and after handing over the things to Princess Taiping, let's see her reaction before making the next step." If she thinks that everything is under control and can get rid of us unscrupulously, then at least with this medicine powder and the emperor, we will not be cornered. In other words, as long as she keeps her promise, then everything will be negotiable, and it will not be too late for us to get rid of the Emperor then. ”

After thinking carefully for a long time, Zhang Changzong finally nodded: "In the end, my brother is thinking about it safely." In this way, we still have room to maneuver, and this time we can always get out of the way. ”

"yes." Zhang Yizhi looked at the medicine that had been boiled, and then looked at the already dim sky outside, and then said faintly: "Let's go, the time is almost up, and we should also serve His Majesty with medicine." ”

And in the Immortal Palace, Wu Cao has been awake for a while. Silently staring at the curtain on the top of the bed for a while, she felt bitter and unbearable in her mouth, and was about to call people, but when she heard the door, it was the Zhang brothers who came in one after another with medicine and candied fruit.

As soon as he saw her wake up, Zhang Yizhi couldn't suppress the surprise on his face, walked forward with a few big strides, stretched out his hand and helped Wu Cao to get up, the movement was so gentle, as if he was caring for some fragile treasure: "Your Majesty has slept all afternoon, Yi Zhi was still worried about it, now I see that you are in good spirits, I think it should be no big deal." ”

"Well, it's rare that I haven't slept stiffly and my limbs are sore, and I do feel a lot more relaxed at this moment." With the man's strength leaning comfortably on the head of the bed, Wu Cao's complexion was much better than before: "It's hard work for the two of you, you've been busy." Yi Zhi went to the Buddhist hall to copy the scriptures and did have a heart, and I will remember this experience. ”

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? It's a fluke to be by your side, and we don't ask for anything else. As he spoke, he sat down on the edge of the bed, and Zhang Yizhi took the medicine bowl in Zhang Changzong's hand: "As long as you are safe and healthy, we will be happier than any reward and grace." As he spoke, he said softly: "These are the last few patches, Your Majesty can bear with it, and you don't need to drink it anymore when you get better." ”

"It's all this black stuff all day long, and it's bitter in my mouth." Wu Cao frowned, but he didn't resist too much, raised his hand to take the medicine bowl, tested the temperature and began to drink it slowly. Zhang Yizhi watched quietly, his eyes did not change in the slightest, but Zhang Changzong only glanced at it and subconsciously lowered his head. Good medicine is bitter, but the bowl they brought is not as simple as good medicine.

The effect of the medicine was very fast, and not long after Wu Cao drank it, he fell into a deep sleep again. Out of caution, the Zhang brothers decided to watch for one night before committing the falsification of the holy decree. But who knew that at noon the next day, before they could find Wu Cao's jade seal, there was already a big chaos outside Ziwei Palace.

"What the hell is going on?!" Zhang Yiyi, who rushed out of the study, grabbed the collar of an inner servant, and his good-looking face became hideous at the same time: "What's the situation outside?" Tell me! ”

"Too ...... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Yulin Wei have surrounded Ziwei Palace! "I have never seen so many solemn sergeants in the imperial city, and the little chamberlain trembled as if he was sifting chaff: "He...... They strictly forbade anyone to enter or leave, and those who violated it were killed...... No mercy! ”