Early the next morning, Gao Fuli came back and said that the sky had changed in the capital.

After the emperor's funeral, the ministers were in a mess, and the courtiers who originally supported Zhou Youlin couldn't wait to hug together and support the new emperor to take the throne. However, just when everything was going well, there was a sudden opposition from the DPRK and China.

The first person to stand up against it was Zhou Shirao.

He has the position of prince, so he simply used the topic to play, saying that since the emperor did not leave an edict, then Zhou Youlin is not the heir in his mind, so this matter should be considered in the long run, and it should not be rushed.

He stopped Zhou Youlin, not because of the country, but because he wanted to seize power.

Zhou Shipao wanted to use his identity and seniority to act as an agent for the government, and then wait for an opportunity to usurp power.

Zhou Shixian has a total of nine sons, and no matter how he counts, he can't take his turn, which is originally something that can't be done, but because this is an extraordinary time, everyone wants to give it a go.

Zhou Shirao's reckless action can be regarded as a ridiculous example for those who are ready to move. The third prince, Zhou Youan, was also ready to move together, and all the forces of the Quartet were mixed together, only to stir up the whole court into a muddy water.

It seems that Zhou Youlin has a lot of enemies. However, he only saw what was in front of him, but he didn't notice what was behind him.

If Zhou Youchen and Zhou Youlin go head-to-head, they have no chance of winning at all. However, if you hide behind the scenes and wait for the opportunity to move, the odds are still very good.

That purse, as long as it is examined by the imperial doctors, will be checked out sooner or later.

Although this thing is not common, Jiao Changqing already knows that the people of the Jiao family are so smart that they will definitely exchange news.

Lord Jiao knew that the emperor died because of poisoning, but what was the reason for not saying a word, Meng Xilan was very curious and worried.

However, there are more than one or two things that worry her at the moment.

Before Zhou Shixian died, he gave her an edict, and she became a harem concubine before she went to bed, which was an exception. However, she didn't sleep, she was perfect. In this way, her situation will become very delicate.

If she follows the rules of the palace, she is likely to be treated as a funeral object and buried with Zhou Shixian. However, she also has a huge network of connections behind her that can help her escape her doom. However, even if she does not have to be buried, she may be sent to a Buddhist temple, shaved her hair as a nun, and sing the ancient Buddha of the green lantern for the rest of her life.

Becoming a nun ...... Meng Xilan silently recited these four words in her heart, and she had no fear.

To this day, perhaps this is the best choice for her.

This life was originally what she asked God for, but now only Zhou Youchen is missing, this last thing on her mind. When all the dust settles, she should also retire in time, find a place where there is no dispute with the world, and wash away her bloody gas.

She thought about it, but Gao Fuli looked at her face cautiously: "Master, what should I do?" The capital is in chaos, in case ...... Aren't you afraid that the prince will really do it in one go? ”

If it was in the past, the master would have won by now. But her real choice is not the prince, but the ninth master, so now is the most dangerous time for them.

"It's better for us to calm down, there are too many people stirring up the situation now, and the prince is not so easy to win."

Meng Xilan said lightly.

"Then how are you going to help the Ninth Master ascend to the throne?"

Meng Xilan sighed slightly: "In the end, maybe the person who helped him will not be me." ”

She dragged out her tone gently, but Gao Fuli was puzzled.

It was obviously a critical moment of life and death, but the master chose to do nothing.

Three days later, Meng Xilan asked Zhou Youchen to return to Beijing quickly, and the people who went back with him were Chang Hai's father-in-law.

They went back not to fight for the throne, but to tell everyone a big secret.

After Zhou Youchen left, Meng Xilan returned to the mourning hall, knelt on the ground and prayed, folded her hands, and looked pious, but in her heart, she only silently recited one sentence: "Your Majesty, one life is worth one life, this is what you owe him!" ”

Suddenly, a light appeared in front of her, bright, like a hallucination.

Meng Xilan squinted her eyes unconsciously, only to feel that there was a bright yellow shadow in front of her. Vaguely looks like a figure, a familiar person.

Meng Xilan was shocked in her heart. Could it be a ghost?

Just when she was uneasy and frightened, a voice suddenly sounded in her ears, saying, "Master...... Master......"

Meng Xilan sat up with a spirit, but saw Zhulu's anxious face.

"Master, you are asleep here, be careful of catching a cold."

Meng Xilan calmed down, looked around carefully, and realized that she hadn't seen anything just now, but had accidentally fallen asleep.

"Master, are you alright?"

Meng Xilan shook her head: "It's okay, it's just a nightmare......

She thought she had seen Zhou Shixian's soul.

"Master, Concubine Ning, please come over and speak."

Meng Xilan cheered up, washed her face, and hurried over.

After Zhou Youlin returned to Beijing, Murong Qiao had been very anxious and uneasy, and he wanted to call Meng Xilan over every once in a while to talk to her.

"Why is the mother so worried?" Meng Xilan lowered her head and sipped tea.

Maybe it was all about intuition, and she vaguely sensed the slightest danger.

"It's strange to say, this palace was not such a forward-looking person, as long as it is a decision, even if it hits the south wall, this palace will not look back...... Only this time, Hongu felt uncomfortable, as if he was tied by a thread, tight for a while and loose for a while. Xu Yes, all this went too smoothly, and it went a little too well, which made Bengong suspicious. ”

"If Niangniang is really not at ease, it is better to go back to the capital."

Meng Xilan knew that her body was weak and she couldn't withstand the hardships of the car and horse, so she deliberately persuaded her like this.

Murong Qiao's eyebrows frowned: "This body of this palace is useless, and going back will only cause trouble to Lin'er." ”

The weight of the Murong family in the court is not light, and the mother's family will help Lin'er, everything is in her plan, she doesn't need to rush.

"Mother, I advise you to relax. The prince is now the most powerful, and even if someone makes trouble, it will not shake his position as the most favorable heir. ”

Meng Xilan said earnestly: "Since the former prince was deposed, who else will be more popular than the prince in this court, inside and out?" ”

Murong Qiao actually thought so in her heart, but she still wanted to hear others say it to herself.

"With you, this palace feels much better. This palace is now insisting on becoming a cold palace. The emperor's coffin will have to be parked for thirty days before it can be sent to the imperial mausoleum, which is really torturous to think about. ”

Thirty days...... This is not long at all for Meng Xilan.

She would rather stay in this lifeless summer palace than return to the capital with countless disputes and watch how they fight to the death.

Murong Qiao saw her eyes down, and knew that she was thinking about something.

"Actually, these days, you are also very distressed."

"Huh?" Meng Xilan looked up at her, puzzled.

Murong Qiao sighed: "After returning to the palace, how do you deal with yourself...... You are still so young, but your life has been ruined by the emperor. ”

The women in the harem are all the emperor's women. If it is a slave who is included in the palace registration, when he reaches a certain age, he can also be released from the palace and allowed to marry others. However, Meng Xilan is not a palace maid, she is a concubine, whether she has been favored by the emperor or not, she cannot remarry, she can only be alone for the rest of her life.

"Niangniang doesn't need to say that, as long as everything goes according to plan, everything has a good result, and Xilan naturally has no desires."

Murong Qiao heard the meaning of her words, raised his eyebrows and said, "What? Do you really want to take refuge in Buddhism? ”

Meng Xilan took a deep breath: "There is nothing wrong with always accompanying the Green Lantern Ancient Buddha." Over the years, Xi Lan has lived a trembling life in the palace, and has also done a lot of things that violate her conscience. So, I want to be quiet. Speaking of this, her words suddenly changed: "Moreover, if I leave the palace early, Niangniang will be at ease as soon as possible." ”

When Murong Qiao heard this, he didn't pretend to be confused with her, and said bluntly: "You are our great hero." This palace will not treat you badly, you are so smart, if you can stay in the palace for a long time and accompany you in this palace, you will definitely be able to solve a lot of troubles for this palace. This palace is the queen mother, you are the concubine, don't put such a noble identity, why do you have to go outside the palace to suffer that kind of hardship? ”

After this incident, she completely let go of her guard against Meng Xilan, so she wanted to keep her by her side more and more.

Meng Xilan sneered in her heart when she heard this, but her face was still faint. "Yes, I've been so confused lately that I can't make a decision for the time being. It's better for the mother to let Xilan think about it herself. ”

She deliberately avoided the question lightly. Dowager...... She really wanted to remind her not to think too much.

After Zhou Youchen returns to Beijing, Zhou Youlin's good life will be completely over.

There is Chang Hai's confession, there is evidence from the Tai Hospital, Zhou Youlin and Concubine Ning, even if they have a hundred mouths on their bodies, they can't explain clearly.

……

Zhou Youlin, who acted as the government of the court, did not forget to discuss political affairs with the ministers after retiring from the court.

When he was busy, he heard a report from outside and asked the county king to see him.

Zhou Youlin was slightly startled, thinking to himself, at this time, Lao Jiu shouldn't go back to Beijing, could it be that something happened to the palace?

He raised his hand and motioned for him to come in and speak.

Who knows, Zhou Youchen didn't come alone, he also brought Chang Hai's father-in-law and several imperial doctors.

When Meng Zhenglu saw this scene, he immediately knew in his heart.

Meng Xilan sent someone to bring him the news early in the morning, and Zhou Youchen would confront Zhou Youlin face to face with the most important evidence!

Zhou Youlin looked at Zhou Youchen's unkind expression, so he asked, "Lao Jiu, ...... you?"

Who knows, Zhou Youchen glared at him angrily and asked, "Fourth brother, are you guilty?" ”

Zhou Youlin's eyebrows were twisted, and he said in a deep voice: "What did you say?" ”

Zhou Youchen pursed the corners of his lips with a smile, only looked at the imperial doctor behind him, nodded and said, "Lord Jiao, while the ministers are here, please tell me the truth about the death of your father." ”