The Imperial Study.

The emperor was sitting in front of the throne and listened to a man in gray whispering back.

The man in gray was short in stature, ordinary in appearance, and dressed in simple gray, which was really inconspicuous when placed elsewhere. But at this time, he knelt in this richly decorated imperial study, kneeling on the ground of this white jade, it was very conspicuous.

The gray-clothed man's voice was very low, just enough to ensure that the emperor could hear clearly.

The emperor played with a teacup of Du Dan Doucai in his hand, as if he was careless, but he clearly listened very carefully.

“…… The mouth of the house personnel was very tight, and the subordinates inquired in many ways, stole the Buddhist scriptures enshrined in front of the Buddha case, and found someone to do an appraisal, only to confirm that although the handwriting was similar, it was not written by the mother herself. It should be that they found someone to replace Niangniang, who lived in the Buddhist hall and never showed up. ”

This is simply the peach generation Li Zhuang.

But this arrangement, of course, can also make it easier to hide from the servants up and down the house, so that they are convinced that their young lady is indeed unable to pray in the Buddhist hall.

"After a lot of investigation, the subordinates found out a few maids who happened to be sick in the house at that time, but they couldn't match the ......" The gray-clothed man spoke calmly, but it was difficult to hide the shame in it.

The emperor waited for a moment without waiting for the gray-clothed man to continue, so he raised his eyebrows lightly and asked, "So, there is no evidence for what you said?" ”

It's just that the handwriting of the Buddhist scriptures is different, and it doesn't mean anything.

When the seizure came out, at most, it was said that the queen of the year was not pious enough to pray in front of the Buddha.

"My subordinates are collecting the handwriting of all the women in Nafu." The man in gray said in a flat voice.

It's a stupid idea, but it's also a proven one.

But if the stand-in is no longer there...... The emperor thought of this possibility. With a slight force between his fingers, he squeezed the cup tighter, and then relaxed again, and said lightly: "This matter, you just keep it in mind and pay attention to it at all times, and it is not very urgent." I ask you, what do you know about the inside of the shadows that you are looking for? I have high hopes for you. I just hope you don't let me down. ”

Hearing this, the man in gray lowered his body a little more and whispered.

As the emperor listened, he kept turning the teacup, and there was a slight glint in his eyes.

The first emperor went suddenly, and many royal secrets did not have time to be explained. At the beginning of his ascension to the throne, he was trembling and ignorant, and he even had a lot of confusion in his heart. Sitting in a high position and only listening and not speaking, I am afraid of showing timidity......

Sometimes, he even thinks about an emperor trapped in this imperial city, watching his ministers go back and forth all day long over trivial matters, and all kinds of twists and turns like a splendid article in the face of a pile of bookcases. An emperor who is not fooled by his courtiers has to work hard, how can he be discerning?

Think back. At that time, he, the emperor, did a really ...... Scold.

Regarding the Shadows, when he was the prince, he only knew about the existence of such people, but he never really came into contact with them. And three months after he ascended the throne, the leader of the shadows appeared before him, ostensibly in obedience.

Scold.

At that time, a gray shadow suddenly appeared in the imperial study, which really startled him at that moment. I almost didn't lose my voice and shouted the words "help".

That scene really made him remember it deeply. Not a moment will be forgotten.

Of course, Shadows is very useful. He wanted to find out something, and he gave an order, and soon a detailed history was sent to the desk. After a long time, he felt that the Shadow Man didn't seem to be so loyal to him, the emperor.

Maybe he was suspicious, but as the saying goes, once a son of heaven is a courtier...... Naturally, he wants to promote his own people in the shadows......

Right now, this man in gray is his person.

At this time, this gray-clothed man does not have a high position in the shadows, and many things are not easy to do, but he still has the ability. Therefore, it doesn't matter if the position is not high, with him being supported by the emperor behind him, sooner or later he will be higher.

seemed to be very satisfied with the gray-clothed man's answer, and the corner of Emperor Ying Qing's mouth showed a faint smile, which was unfathomable.

Half an hour later, looking at the imperial study, only Emperor Ying Qing sat in front of the desk and pondered.

A eunuch walked in, and while changing new tea for him, he said, "Your Majesty, Princess Siyue is here." ”

"Oh, let her in." Emperor Ying Qing came back to his senses and said.

The eunuch bowed down, and after a short time, he brought Princess Siyue in - Emperor Yingqing's imperial study, the queen mother would not come, but Princess Siyue was the most loved by the emperor, as long as she came, if there was nothing important, the emperor would always see her.

After Siyue came in, she waved her hand to the eunuch and said, "If there is something important in this palace, you have to tell the emperor, you go outside." ”

"Yes." The eunuch smiled flatteringly and withdrew.

The emperor looked at her and asked with a smile, "I heard that you went out of the palace?" But I found rare things, and I can't wait to come and offer treasures? ”

Princess Siyue smiled mysteriously, and first flattered: "Brother Huang is aware of ......everything," and then approached the emperor's side, whispered in his ear: "Brother Huang, I went out this time and picked up an interesting person...... And guess who? ”

"Oh, who is it?" The emperor asked cooperatively, and said in his heart: Don't you come from somewhere with ulterior motives, right?

Princess Siyue didn't know what the emperor was thinking, smiled proudly, and said, "It's the Linglong sister of Prince Rong's mansion......"

She looked at the emperor and raised her eyebrows when she heard this, and said proudly: "Brother Huang didn't expect it, right?" Sister Linglong is living a good life...... I thought, obviously she is alive and well, why does Uncle Ronghuang's mansion say that she is dead? There may be a lot of hidden secrets in this......"

The emperor really didn't expect to hear this.

The Linglong county lord, who was born in the palace of Prince Rong, has always been loved by the Empress Dowager, and the emperor is also familiar with her. It's just that in recent years, a lot of things have happened to her, which has made the Queen Mother's impression of her much worse, and there are many fewer opportunities to enter the palace, so they rarely meet.

Because of Princess Siyue's relationship, the emperor has also heard about Zhao Linglong from time to time, and he feels that it is just a woman who doesn't know how to advance or retreat.

He was not interested in Zhao Linglong, but he was somewhat interested in why Prince Rong let Zhao Linglong "die".

The emperor asked, "Did Siyue ask for any secrets?" ”

Princess Siyue put away a smug smile on her face, and said very unhappily: "She refused to say, she only said that she wanted to see you, the imperial brother, and she had very important information to tell you." Hmph, if you want to see her, you must let her say in front of me, what important news, I'm afraid that the imperial brother will make the decision for her! ”

"Okay, she's a county lord, how could Uncle Ronghuang directly "die" her in anger? It must have been her misbehaving, losing the face of the imperial uncle, and the imperial uncle couldn't bear it anymore! Princess Siyue was very angry on her face.

The emperor was noncommittal and asked, "Where is she now?" ”

"I brought her back and is now locked up in my palace." Princess Siyue pouted.

"Let's go, I'll see what she has to say." The emperor patted Princess Siyue's shoulder soothingly, got up with a smile, and said, "I should just have some fun for you." ”

"Yes." Princess Siyue responded with a smile.

"By the way, Siyue, these sons are handsome, haven't you taken a fancy to them yet? Although the royal brother wants to support you all the time, you also have to marry and have children, and the family will be harmonious and beautiful in the future......"

"Brother Huang, you also know that Siyue is not a high-minded person, but she hasn't found a wishful person......"

The brother and sister talked all the way, and when they arrived at the Chunyuan Hall where Princess Siyue lived, after setting up refreshments on the side hall, Princess Siyue opened her mouth to spread the word and asked Zhao Linglong to come over.

The effect of the ointment that Princess Siyue carried with her was naturally speechless, it was only half a day, and most of the bruises on Zhao Linglong's face had faded, barely revealing her old face, which was enough for people to recognize her.

The emperor narrowed his eyes.

Obviously, the woman who is wearing a palace maid's uniform right now is indeed the pearl of Prince Rong's mansion: the county lord of Linglong, a person who has been mourned and died by Prince Rong's mansion.

Princess Siyue stood tall, glanced at Zhao Linglong, who was standing, and said mockingly: "Why, Sister Linglong really thinks that she is a dead person, and she doesn't bow down when she sees Brother Dao?" ”

Zhao Linglong's face still had a lot of bruises, so it looked a little stiff.

When she heard what Princess Siyue said, her face was expressionless, and she knelt down towards Emperor Yingqing, and said, "The courtiers have seen the emperor, and the emperor is blessed with gold." ”

The emperor bowed slightly, didn't call her up, and said lightly: "In my imperial study, there is also a statement sent by Uncle Wang, who wants to ask for the title of princess for his beloved daughter, so as to comfort the soul...... I thought of Uncle Wang's love for his daughter, and I wanted to fulfill his ...... I never thought I'd see you in front of me...... Tell me why Uncle Wang said that his beloved daughter died? ”

He didn't seem to deny Zhao Linglong's identity, but there was never a word of affirmation in his words that the woman kneeling below was the Linglong County Lord of Prince Rong's Mansion.

Zhao Linglong knelt on the ground, her face was very uncomfortable, and when she heard the emperor's question, her bruised face seemed to be even more stiff, she twisted her body and said in a low voice: "Please also ask the emperor to shield the left and right." ”

The emperor waved his hand.

Zhao Linglong looked up at Princess Siyue who was sitting still, but in exchange for Princess Siyue's fierce glare, she seemed to smile bitterly on her face, and said in a low voice: "Go back to the emperor and ask...... The fate of the courtier's daughter to this day is by no means the father's cruelty - the father is just completely disappointed in what the courtier's daughter has done......"

Her father only left her to fend for herself as if she were dead, but still gave his "dead daughter" to ask for posthumous glory...... How ironic it is.

But she was also seduced and deceived, why could her father stop looking at her, she was really dead! He knew that she wasn't dead! Why can't he listen to her anymore!

Thinking about why he stepped out of the gate of the prince's mansion by mistake, Zhao Linglong saw that he was about to bite his mouth full of silver teeth. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )