Chu Rongzhi entered the Ruiming Palace, and then entered the study to talk to the Ruiming King.

During this period, Cen Mooning sent refreshments in, and after saying a few words, he withdrew to enjoy the garden with Chu Peiyuan.

"Why didn't my cousin go in and discuss political affairs with his uncle? Instead, you want to accompany me to the garden? "Said it was a garden, Cen Muning had already seen his uneasiness.

"Mu Ning, you really decided to follow King Ruiming...... Rebellion? Chu Peiyuan was worried. You must know that King Ruiming's reputation has never been very good. At this time, if you still want to go home, I will definitely ask my father and grandfather to try to rescue you. You're just an ordinary daughter, isn't it good to live a bad life? Why did he become a pawn of King Ruiming's usurpation of the throne, and the link he used to contain the court and coerce the Chu family? ”

What he said was very sincere, and Cen Muning was not unable to hear the worries. is also willing to believe that he is out of good intentions to think about her, not afraid that the Chu family will be involved in disputes.

"Actually, I'm not as passive as my cousin thought, and I'm not destined to live the old days." Cen Mooning smiled slightly, her eyes turned cold: "There are so many rights and wrongs in this world, what you should do, do your best." Since I married into the Ruiming Palace, I am destined to share the glory and disgrace with His Royal Highness the Ruiming King. If you want me to quit, it can't be. ”

But he ...... Is he really good to you? Chu Peiyuan's eyes were full of resentment: "Cen Xiang promised you to marry him as his wife, and his original intention was to push you to death." Mu Ning, now that our Chu clan has a stable position, it may not be impossible to help the emperor fight against King Ruiming, and it is still too late for you to turn back. ”

"I'm not going back." Cen Muning glanced at him: "His Royal Highness King Ruiming's reputation is indeed not very good, but how good can the emperor be?" Cousin, there is no point in saying this at this time. If you really want to help me, persuade your grandfather, uncle, and yourself to work hard for His Royal Highness King Ruiming from this moment on. ”

"Do you really love him that much?" Chu Peiyuan's eyes were full of doubt.

"Yes." Cen Muning said unabashedly: "For me, the husband is greater than the sky, and for you, it is a good bird to perch on." We've grown up together, cousin, how could I hurt you. Today's emperor is deaf and unreasonable, and he will definitely die. ”

"Don't talk about it." Chu Peiyuan felt frightened when he heard it. "Actually, my father had already had this intention, otherwise he wouldn't have come to visit King Ruiming at this time."

"When you enter the palace with your front foot, there will be news from your back foot to the palace." Cen Muning had to be reminded. "Even if you want to regret it now, I'm afraid it's too late."

"......" Chu Peiyuan moved his lips, but he didn't make a sound.

"I know what you're trying to ask." Cen Muning was very calm. "I managed to bring my uncle here. In fact, when I stepped on the threshold of Ruiming Palace, my uncle knew that I was involved. Don't dare to say anything else, this catastrophe in front of me has passed, and I guarantee that the Chu family will be in full swing and become the most prominent clan in this dynasty. ”

"You've really changed." Chu Peiyuan said regretfully: "What about the simple and lively Cen Mu Ning from the past? Why are you like this in just two years? Mu Ning, what have you experienced? ”

Cen Mning rolled up her sleeves, revealing the whip marks on her arms: "Cousin, in fact, I haven't changed, in order to survive, I must insist on what I should insist on." When your loved ones whip you up, your heart will harden little by little, just like me, and no one or anything will be an obstacle to your progress. ”

"Uncle is too ruthless to you." After Chu Peiyuan said this, he turned his face away. I didn't want her to see the tears that I could barely hold back.

"Cousin, we're all fine now, it's enough." Cen Muning stretched out his hand to hold his hand, and was surprised to find that the original slender hands and soft hands had become very wide and thick at this time, and there were calluses left by holding the blade all year round in the palm of the palm. "The emperor has an army of 100,000 secretly lurking outside the imperial city, waiting for the best time to attack King Ruiming, and even control the clansmen and ministers of the entire imperial city. 100,000 soldiers were not a large number, but once the city gates were locked, we couldn't get out, the supplies from outside could not be connected, and it would be even more difficult for the garrisons outside to control the situation in the city, and the situation would become very passive. So I want you to deploy in secret until your uncle and grandfather nod your head. Try to open a gap. This gap is difficult for the emperor to repair, and it is also what we rely on to stockpile. ”

"Don't worry, I understand." Chu Peiyuan nodded his head, his expression was as if he had taken over a thousand catties of heavy burden from Cen Muning's hands. "Since you want to do it, I will not let you down."

"Thank you, cousin." Cen Muning let go of his hand at this time: "With you, I always feel very relieved." ”

"As long as I'm here, I'll definitely protect you." Chu Peiyuan smiled at her, with regret in his eyes that was difficult to give up.

How could such a good girl become the princess of King Ruiming, and how could she live a life of licking blood at the tip of a knife? In the two years since he left, he originally wanted to make a career and come to her again. It's a pity......

In the inner room, Chu Rongzhi's face was cloudy, and he didn't know what to say several times.

But in the end, he still endured it, and after talking to King Ruiming, his heart was heavy like a mountain. Three generations of the Chu family wholeheartedly want the emperor to be loyal and serve the court, but now is he going to see the wind and change the rudder?

"Your Highness, uncle, the food and wine have been prepared." Cen Mooning came in with a smile and bowed gently. "Please also ask the two of you to move to the side of the car and talk about wine."

"Please." Zhuang Chenchen got up and gave in according to the courtesy.

"His Royal Highness King Ruiming, please." Chu Rongzhi naturally didn't dare to trespass, and he deliberately frustrated himself and wanted to say a separate sentence to Cen Muning.

"Okay." Zhuang Chenchen saw his thoughts, so he took the first step.

Chu Rongzhi took advantage of him to leave and walked in front of Cen Muning: "Mu Ning, take a step to speak." ”

"What does Uncle want to say?" Cen Mooning followed him to the side.

"Do you really want the Chu family to accompany you to be loyal to King Ruiming?" Chu Rongzhi frowned and asked: "Most of your grandfather is loyal to Emperor Xian, and he should be blessed when he is old, but do you want him to watch you and drag the entire Chu family to adventure?" ”

"My grandfather and uncle are loyal to the king, the world, and the people, not any unprincipled king. Since the current emperor is unkind, unjust, disloyal and unfilial, why bother to watch the good country ruined in the palm of his hand. Cen Muning looked at Chu Rongzhi and said slowly: "What's more, the emperor is suspicious, at this time, he knows that his uncle has come to the Ruiming Palace, so he refuses to believe the Chu family anymore." ”

"You say that, do you admit it?" Chu Rongzhi frowned, his expression a little cold.

"There's nothing you can't admit." Cen Muning smiled slightly: "It is precisely because my current identity is not only Cen Xiang's daughter, but also Princess Ruiming, that I know how to protect the Chu family." ”

Chu Rongzhi didn't say anything, and walked out of the wing room with his head down.

Cen Mu sighed faintly, if she still had a choice, she also hoped that the Chu family would stay out of the matter. But this time is different, she and the emperor's Liangzi have already been concluded. It was categorically impossible for the emperor to continue to believe in the Chu family. Since it is also used to prevent it, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be ruthless to prevent future troubles forever, so it is better to find another way to make a living.

Qingli walked in quickly, frowned, and said, "Princess, something happened in the palace." The empress attempted suicide. ”

Cen Muning was silent for a long time before she said slowly: "She is also a poor person. If Zhuang Zhizhou was not the emperor, maybe their life would be better. ”

"I'm afraid it's impossible." Qingli said truthfully: "The master will not leave a living mouth." ”

"yes." Of course, Cen Muning understood Zhuang Chen's methods, even according to her thoughts, Zhuang Xianzhou could not live.

"Does the princess want to enter the palace to send a queen?" Qingli frowned and asked.

"Not anymore." Cen Muning didn't want to see the queen again, because every time she saw her, the feeling that she could help her, but had to force her to go to a dead end, made her feel very uncomfortable.

After three rounds of drinking, the father and son of the Chu family were slightly drunk.

Zhuang Chenchen asked Yin Li to personally escort them back to the mansion, and they were only one step away from stepping into the Chu mansion, and the emperor's Yu Linwei arrived.

Yin Li was inconvenient to make trouble, so he had to retire first. After secretly observing, it was found that Chu Rongzhi was directly taken away by the emperor's Yu Linwei, so he hurriedly came back to report.

Zhuang Yanchen went straight to Cen Muning's middle courtyard, and saw her standing under the cherry tree with a soft tone: "Everything is in your expectations." ”

"Yes." Cen Muning turned around, her face slightly pale.

"Your uncle has already entered the palace at this time." Zhuang Yanchen said in a soft tone: "Zhuang Yanzhou will not trust him, I'm afraid it will not be easy for him to buy out of the palace gate safely." ”

"The concubine's scheming can only go so far. If you want to protect the Chu family, you can only rely on Your Highness. Cen Muning frowned slightly, and saluted sincerely: "I beg Your Highness to try to protect the Chu family no matter what, the concubine can be guaranteed, and the Chu family will definitely not betray Your Highness." ”

"Nature." Zhuang Chenchen took her hand and helped her up. "If the Chu family helps the king's great cause, the king will be treated favorably."

"It won't be long before Your Highness gets his wish." Cen Mu smiled brightly, and his tone was gentle: "Fang Cai Qingli came to report that the queen attempted suicide." The queen can't hold back, how long can the emperor support it. ”

Zhuang Chenchen did not make a sound.

Cen Mu Ning looked at his cold cheeks, and only felt that he would not understand this.

She's still too kind after all. Unnecessary kindness can only be a means for others to hurt her. Zhuang Yanchen looked at Cen Muning's somewhat tired eyes, and his heart sank a little. Does her intentions come from revenge or from sincerity?

If he was Zhuang Zhenzhou, I am afraid that he would have already decreed the death of the queen. When I think about it like this, I can't help but feel sad in my heart. Fortunately, from beginning to end, she is attached to him and used, if she really wants to be with him for a lifetime, she is not as lucky as the queen.

What's more, he is most likely the son of her enemy.