Zhou Rui'an has always attached great importance to the reputation of the Zhou dynasty, even if he doesn't say it, Luobei also understands Zhou Rui'an's thoughts, Zhou Rui'an is the son of King Jin, King Jin represents loyalty and bravery, he is unwilling to discredit his father, and he doesn't want others to say that King Jin has a son of a rebellious minister and thief.

Even if Zhou Rui'an never mentioned it, he knew, and all of them knew that King Jin had always been the pride of Zhou Rui'an.

Zhou Ruian said meaningfully: "Then he must be able to sit in this position!" After a pause, he continued: "This is what the queen should worry about, what are you messing with?" ”

Luo Bei suddenly realized, and couldn't help but admire: "What the master said is very true! ”

The Seven Princes want to become the crown prince, but the queen won't agree, so what does it have to do with them? They just need to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight.

Think about it, what kind of scenery was the queen mother at the beginning? There is the eldest prince of the emperor under his knees, and he also raises the emperor's favorite daughter, and he has such a strong maiden family as the Dingguo Mansion, which can be said to have taken advantage of the right time and place, and the call for the second prince to be made the crown prince was very high.

At this time, Qin Guifei could only clamp her tail and be a person.

At that time, Zhou Ruian was pressed step by step, did not dare to expose his whereabouts, hid his whereabouts and went to Liuzhou, a trip to the border, and then returned to the capital, the queen lost the biggest support outside the palace, Princess Ningyang fell out of favor, Dingguo Gong hit the pillar to protect the entire Dingguo Mansion, and the queen lost the phoenix seal, it can be said that the queen lost all her reliance step by step.

All of this is inextricably linked to Zhou Rui'an, Zhou Rui'an supported Concubine Qin and the queen to fight for each other, but he retreated, this overall situation is really worthy of his master!

Luo Bei sighed in his heart, and saw Zhou Ruian sigh softly.

He couldn't help but ask solemnly, "What important thing did the master remember?" ”

Zhou Rui'an frowned slightly, and his tone was puzzled: "Today, Qingyue refused to let me approach, what do you say?" ”

Luobei: "......"

Seeing that their master was so troubled, he thought he was worrying about something important, but it turned out that it was for Jiang Gongzi.

Zhou Ruian glanced at Luo Bei, and said with disgust: "Forget it, you are a bachelor, I asked you what you are doing here, and you don't understand!" ”

Luo Bei was aggrieved: "Master, haven't you eaten pork and never seen a pig run?" You see, didn't the idea of the subordinate come up with a good idea last time? ”

"You dare to mention it again!" Zhou Rui'an was angry when he mentioned it, and he thought about making Jiang Qingyue jealous, but as a result, forget it, don't mention it.

Luo Bei muttered and said, "That's different, it was an accident last time, after all, Jiang Gongzi is not an ordinary woman!" ”

Zhou Ruian felt that what he said was right, and nodded thoughtfully, his family Qingyue was naturally not an ordinary woman.

Luo Bei continued: "Actually, it is understandable that Jiang Gongzi is probably worried about your current identity, so he is reluctant to get close to his master. ”

Zhou Ruian didn't speak, he didn't know this truth, but now that Jiang Qingyue knew everything, he could only give her time, hoping that she would think clearly.

Zhou Ruian couldn't help muttering: "Sure enough, I always have no way to take her." ”

As he spoke, a helpless smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

But this is also a fortunate thing, there is always such a person who will make him willingly helpless.

The queen's mother's plan to win over Zhou Rui'an failed, and she was at a loss for a while, but on the other hand, Concubine Qin often took the Seven Princes to see Emperor Xuande, and there were rumors in the palace that Emperor Xuande praised the Seven Princes for becoming more and more like him, having the demeanor of his youth, and personally instructing him in his homework.

For a while, Qin Guifei's status was even higher, and there was an endless stream of officials who came to visit or woo her mother's house, but in the face of such a situation, Qin Guifei's father Zhao Tianqiao was neither humble nor arrogant, closed his door to thank the guests, and showed goodwill to everyone, but he did not see any of them.

This matter reached the ears of Emperor Xuande, and he was even more satisfied with Concubine Qin and her mother's family, and even said that Concubine Qin was better at teaching children than the queen.

Some time ago, Emperor Xuande eased his attitude towards the Dingguo Mansion a lot because of the death of the old Dingguo Gong, which made many people think that the queen would regain favor, but they didn't expect Qin Guifei's wrist to be so good that she didn't give the queen a chance to come out.

Therefore, some officials began to tentatively make a comeback and ask Emperor Xuande to establish a prince, but this time, Emperor Xuande did not angrily reprimand the officials who wrote the book.

In the imperial study, Emperor Xuande looked at the twists and turns in his hand urging him to establish a prince, and couldn't help but be stunned.

Concubine Qin sent the tonic soup over, and the eunuch guarding the door reported, and Emperor Xuande came back to his senses and let her in.

Concubine Qin walked in gracefully, "Your Majesty, state affairs are important, but the dragon body is also important, take a rest and use some soup." ”

Emperor Xuande took her hand, "Does the concubine think I'm old?" ”

If this is another person who asks, he will probably say that the emperor is not old.

Qin Guifei glanced at Emperor Xuande seriously, and then said with a smile: "The years are ruthless, who can not be old?" Your Majesty is responsible for state affairs and hard work, but he is older, right? ”

Emperor Xuande smiled lightly, "Probably only you will tell me the truth." ”

Concubine Qin said coquettishly: "Your Majesty doesn't blame the concubines for being reckless. ”

Emperor Xuande glanced at her, Concubine Qin was more than ten years younger than him, and even then she was in her thirties, but she was still very well maintained, her skin could be blown and broken, and she had a pretty face, like a girl, especially her shy appearance of bowing her head and smiling, like someone in his memory.

Emperor Xuande's eyes couldn't help but be slightly in a trance, as if recalling some words from the past, 'I only want to grow old with your son's hand, if you accompany me to grow old together, I would rather give up this long live'.

When he was young, he also said such sincere love words, and he was sincere at that time.

Probably he is really old, and more and more of him begins to recall the past, and among those past things, there is his most beloved woman, and the king of Jin who he once admired and hated.

Emperor Xuande couldn't help but murmur: "It seems that I really should establish a prince." ”

When Concubine Qin heard it, her ears moved slightly, but she was still silent on the surface, and her hand was obediently held by Emperor Xuande, and there was no abnormality.

When Emperor Xuande saw Concubine Qin like this, the satisfaction in his eyes deepened a little, and he patted her hand: "Okay, you go back, I still have to watch the twists and turns." ”

"Yes, the concubine retired." Concubine Qin saluted, and then retired.

Qin Guifei walked out of the imperial study, couldn't help but glance back, and then turned to leave, the moment she turned around, the tenderness in her eyes had already dissipated.

The news that Emperor Xuande was going to establish a prince soon spread, and the queen also got the news.

When the queen mother heard the news, the teacup in her hand fell to the ground, and her brows furrowed tightly.

Mama Gui called anxiously: "Niangniang? ”

The queen's eyes froze, she glanced at Mama Gui, and muttered, "Mama, you say, why do they keep forcing me?" Don't give me time ......"

Mama Gui has never seen the queen mother so depressed, even in the most difficult times before, the queen has never shown such a look, even when the news of the death of the prince of Dingguo came, the queen was only sad, but there was no such ...... There is a feeling of discouragement.

"Niangniang, don't scare the slave, you still have the Second Highness, you have to think about him!" Mama Gui said bitterly.

A gleam flashed in the queen's eyes, "Yes, I still have Chen'er, I can't let those sluts ride on my head." At this, her eyes gradually became resolute.

The queen mother slowly stood up and walked to the dresser, "Mama Gui, come and help the palace make up." ”

Mama Gui didn't know what the queen was going to do, so she could only follow her instructions and redress her makeup and change clothes.

When she was dressed properly, the queen stood up and turned her head, she was the mother of a country with elegance and nobility and graceful temperament.

The queen raised her chin reservedly, her eyes were proud, and Gui Mama's eyes were a little trance-like, as if she had seen the proud and confident daughter of the Hou Mansion many years ago.

"Let's go see Your Majesty." The queen mother commanded lightly.

Mama Gui couldn't help but mention it, she always felt that something was wrong with the queen, but looking at the queen's expression, she couldn't say anything if she wanted to persuade her, she gave the palace maid next to her a look, and wanted her to go out of the palace to find the second prince to come over.

If the queen really wants to do something stupid, only the second prince can persuade her.

"You don't have to call Chen'er." The queen said lightly: "This matter can't implicate my son, don't worry, I won't do anything stupid." ”

As she spoke, the queen mother walked out of the dormitory with Gui Mama's hand.

The queen mother went to the imperial study, and Emperor Xuande heard the announcement, the corners of his mouth hooked, revealing a mocking smile: "I thought, she should also come." After a pause, he said lightly, "Let her in." ”

The queen pushed open the door and walked in, and the sunlight shone on her body, forming a faint halo.

Emperor Xuande watched the queen mother walking towards him slowly, and was in a trance for a while, as if she had returned to the day they got married, she was the same, straightened her back and walked towards him, he still remembers the nervous mood at that time.

Even later, when he married the woman he loved the most, he never experienced such a feeling of excitement and uneasiness again.

In a blink of an eye, he was old, and so was the delicate girl.

Emperor Xuande's gaze fell on the queen's body, his eyes were cold and detached, "I thought, you should come too, my queen has never disappointed me." This last sentence is full of irony.

The queen smiled slightly and gently stroked the hair in her ear, "Your Majesty is still as honest as ever. ”

When Emperor Xuande took the Qing concubine into the palace, he doted on her, and the Manchu Dynasty had a lot of grievances, she also suffered a lot of grievances, she was also angry, jealous and jealous, at that time, Emperor Xuande also looked at her with such eyes, telling her that the concubine was the woman he wanted to cherish, and hoped that she could be generous.

For so many years, he has done so many things to hurt her, but he has not lied to her.

"Your Majesty, the concubine is here to expose it." The queen said with a smile.

A flash of surprise flashed in Emperor Xuande's eyes, and the queen's words surprised him.

"What did you expose?"

The queen's eyes lit up, and she immediately said in a deep voice: "The concubine exposed Zhou Rui'an's misdeeds and intended to rebel!" ”

Emperor Xuande's brows furrowed fiercely, and he believed everything else, but Zhou Rui'an had bad intentions? He was very sure that unless there was real Ningyang's blood, it would be impossible for Zhou Rui'an to remove the Gu worm on his body, and such Zhou Rui'an, as long as he had bad thoughts, he would have a Gu worm attack, be in pain, and finally die of pain.

Emperor Xuande had a disapproving expression, "This is a serious crime, don't let the queen talk about it." ”

The queen mother smiled slightly, her expression was calm, and she was calm: "Your Majesty understands the concubine, if there is no conclusive evidence, how can the concubine talk nonsense and slander His Majesty's henchmen and beloved generals?" ”

Emperor Xuande looked at the queen with deep meaning, and he was unsure in his heart, the queen is not a person without a purpose, she will not say these words for no reason, so did she really find evidence that Zhou Ruian wanted to rebel?

Emperor Xuande's expression was grim.

The queen continued: "Your Majesty, do you remember Dong Cheng? ”

When Emperor Xuande heard the name Dong Cheng, he was really stunned, after all, so many years have passed, but in an instant, he thought of this person, who was the guard next to King Jin, who desperately wanted to snatch back King Jin's body!

But he is a smart man, after the death of King Jin, Dong Chengcheng's whereabouts are unknown, he sent someone to look for it, but he didn't find it, Dong Cheng didn't show up, and the matter was over, I didn't expect him to hear this name again now.

"Where is he, you?" Emperor Xuande asked suspiciously.

After all, he has been looking for Dong Cheng for so long and there is no news, can the queen actually find it? How much strength is hidden in the queen or the Dingguo Mansion?

As soon as the queen saw Emperor Xuande's expression, she knew that he was trying to say, and she couldn't help sneering in her heart: "It's not that the concubine found it, speaking of which, thank you Zhou Rui'an!" He found it with his concubine. ”

The queen and Zhou Rui'an have always been well-watered and not river water, her goal is the position of the crown prince, but there are too many things to pay attention to if you want to plot this position, Zhou Rui'an, as the commander of the Jinyi Guard, is naturally what she needs to pay attention to.

When Zhou Rui'an left the capital for no reason, the queen was frightened by the ink corruption case, thinking that Zhou Rui'an was ordered to carry out a secret mission again, so she found a helper to help keep an eye on Zhou Rui'an, but she didn't expect to find Dong Cheng by mistake!

As the wife of Emperor Xuande, the queen knows too well the significance of King Jin to Emperor Xuande, Zhou Ruian went to see Dong Cheng, and the queen also guessed some of his intentions, but she didn't say anything at the time, Dong Cheng's identity is too special, she just thought, maybe one day she can use Dong Cheng.

Unexpectedly, I really waited for this day.

"Your Majesty, do you remember that Tuoba Gang once exposed that Zhou Rui'an had found the treasure of Nanshan? Zhou Ruian left the capital for no reason that day, in fact, he went to see Dong Cheng! He had long suspected the truth about the murder of King Jin! The queen mother said a few words, and Emperor Xuande was in a cold sweat.

Emperor Xuande has been fearless all his life, if the only thing he is afraid of is this secret that has been hidden for many years.

"What you say is true?" Emperor Xuande asked in shock and horror.

The queen mother glanced at his expression appreciatively: "Your Majesty, you and I have been married for many years, and the concubines never speak falsely. After a pause, she continued: "Zhou Rui'an's purpose in finding Dong Cheng is to push the death of King Jin onto His Majesty, so that he can become famous, avenge his father, and rebel!" ”

Emperor Xuande's eyes suddenly darkened, it is impossible for every emperor to despise such a thing as rebellion, and he is also the king of Jin!

"Where is Dong Cheng now?" Emperor Xuande asked in a deep voice.

Emperor Xuande's reactions were all expected by the queen, she was inevitably proud in her heart, but her face was silent: "Back to Your Majesty's words, since she knew Zhou Rui'an's wolf ambitions, the concubine sent someone to keep an eye on Dong Cheng, but Dong Cheng was really cunning, after he found out that someone was following, he disappeared mysteriously, and the concubine did not know his whereabouts, the concubine felt that this matter was very important, and did not dare to hide it anymore, so I truthfully told Your Majesty, please forgive Your Majesty!" ”

After speaking, the queen mother slowly knelt on the ground, looking respectful and obedient.

Emperor Xuande secretly sneered in his heart, Dong Cheng was not in her hands? He didn't believe it! She is planning to pinch Dong Cheng to negotiate conditions with him! didn't dare to hide it anymore, it was because she knew that he intended to establish a reserve, and she couldn't sit still, so she couldn't help but say it, worried that he would establish Xiaoqi, and the second child would have no chance!

has been married for twenty years, how could he not see her tricks?

Emperor Xuande's eyes gradually became condensed, this is his knotted wife, who first replaced his daughter, and now threatens him!

Emperor Xuande was angry, so he couldn't help coughing, he covered the corners of his mouth, took a deep breath, and then said: "Queen, get up, how can I blame you, thanks to your alertness, I found out such an important thing." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The queen stood up slowly, and her face was still full of dignified and noble smiles.

The queen said bitterly: "Your Majesty, forgive the concubine for being blunt, this week Rui'an has always been loyal to Your Majesty, and Your Majesty is also a royal majesty, how could Zhou Rui'an suddenly rebel?" In this way, I am afraid that it has been planned for many years, or he may have other accomplices, Your Majesty must be on guard. ”

Zhou Rui'an has never concealed his hostility to the queen's family, from the Weiyuan Dart Bureau to the Chen family's case, there is Zhou Rui'an's shadow in this, so the Dingguo Mansion and Zhou Rui'an have long been dead.

Zhou Rui'an and the queen are enemies, so it is a natural alliance with Qin Guifei, although on the surface, Zhou Rui'an and Qin Guifei are not related, but Emperor Xuande himself knows in his heart that although Zhou Rui'an and Qin Guifei have not had much contact because of avoiding suspicion, they have a tacit understanding that they will deal with the queen together.

Emperor Xuande was disgusted with the queen because of Princess Ningyang's affairs, and he turned a blind eye to this matter, and did not take it seriously, and acquiesced to Zhou Rui'an and Qin Guifei's deal with the queen, and he did not contribute to the trouble.

But at this time, when he heard the words of the queen mother, Emperor Xuande had to think about it more, even if he knew that it was very likely that the queen mother said it to sow discord, but he also had to think of this possibility.

You must know that Zhou Rui'an was hit by 'Jun Mochou', if he rebelled, he would definitely die, so it was impossible for him to rebel himself, but what if he supported others to be the emperor?

If he had colluded with Concubine Qin and reached an agreement to ensure that Xiaoqi was made the prince, Zhou Rui'an's Conglong Gong could exchange the antidote for him!

At this time, Emperor Xuande did not believe that Zhou Rui'an would have the intention of rebellion, or he thought that Zhou Rui'an did not have it, but did not dare. But he had already thought of Concubine Qin, and for the first time, he had doubts about this sensible, beautiful and understanding woman.

Emperor Xuande's eyes flashed, but he still said: "Zhou Rui'an is scheming, maybe he has a backlash, but I didn't see it, it's also strange, I always think about the brotherhood with the King of Jin, treat him with a lot of tolerance, but let him have thoughts that he shouldn't have, as for the rest, the queen has no evidence, so don't talk too much." ”

The queen secretly sneered in her heart, he actually defended that slut so much, since this is the case, then don't blame her for being ruthless!

The queen was slightly blessed, "Yes, what Your Majesty said is reasonable, maybe the concubine misunderstood, the concubine is dedicated to Your Majesty, and I only hope that Your Majesty can be blessed, which is the blessing of the people in the world." ”

Emperor Xuande watched the queen play coldly, but he still had to show a moving expression: "The queen has a heart, I know it." ”

The queen smiled movingly, "Your Majesty, the concubine will retire first." ”

is the most noble couple in the world, the most intimate people, but they wear fake masks to test each other, calculate each other, obviously only have false feelings, but they still have to pretend to be in love with each other.

As soon as the queen left, Emperor Xuande covered his mouth and coughed violently, and the eunuch hurriedly supported him.

Emperor Xuande waved his hand, his face was as pale as paper, thinking of the queen who had just been merciful and bitter, and thinking of Concubine Qin who might have a ghost in her heart, he couldn't help but feel sad in his heart.

"Qing'er......," he couldn't help but whisper.

The woman he loves most in his life, why is she not by his side?

A holy decree was sent to Zhou Rui'an's house without warning.

Zhou Rui'an received the decree in the courtyard, and the holy decree stated that he should be removed from the post of commander of the Jinyi Guard, and serve as the secretary of the Taifu Temple.

"Lord Zhou, take the order." The eunuch who announced the decree had an arrogant attitude, and the posture of looking up at people with his nostrils raised made Luobei angry.

Zhou Rui'an accepted the will without humility or arrogance, and his expression did not change at all, as if he had known it for a long time.

The eunuch couldn't help but snort coldly in his heart, now Zhou Rui'an is not the commander of the Jinyi Guard, the people he offended before still eat him raw? Now stay calm and demeanor, it's just a matter of holding on! Let's see how long he can be proud!