Imperial City, Renshou Palace. The queen of martial arts, dressed in a golden robe, was sitting on the soft collapse, with Zhang Chen sitting opposite, and respectful eunuchs and palace maids standing around her. Except for those old ministers, when he met the Empress Wu, there was only Zhang Chen who could sit! Even when he was the prime minister, in the face of the martial queen, he could only stand respectfully. Of course, if you want to share the gifts of the monarch and the minister, Zhang Chen must also stand. It's just that Zhang Chen came over, and the Empress Wu was not treated as a monarch and a minister, but as a friend.

Emperor Li Zhi's body is still not getting better, and it is not easy to get out of bed recently. All the things are naturally handled by Empress Wu alone.

"Zhang Aiqing can take the initiative to come to the palace, which really flatters the palace!" Looking at Zhang Chen, Empress Wu smiled. Without that majestic momentum, it is indeed like a friend.

Empress Wu is good to herself, but Zhang Chen is not stupid. Empress Wu did this just to keep him and let him be used by her! Empress Wu is very discerning, and he admires her very much for this!

"The mother laughed! Weichen, this is nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace! Zhang Chen said. Respectfully.

"Of course the palace knows the way, otherwise, will Zhang Aiqing come to see the palace?" Empress Wu said with a smile. It seems to be a bit resentful, but it doesn't smell like that.

"This, this is Weichen's negligence, if there is time, Weichen will come to chat with Niangniang more often and help Niangniang relieve boredom!" After thinking about it, Zhang Chen said a little embarrassed.

"Alright, don't fool around this palace here! If there's anything, just say it! Empress Wu said with a smile. If Zhang Chen wanted to come, he would have come a long time ago! However, if Zhang Chen comes to the palace often, it will not be a good thing. Inevitably, someone will chew on the root of the tongue again.

"Yes, sis!" Zhang Chen responded. Then he asked respectfully: "Niangniang, I don't know what you will do with those people in the Eastern Island Country?" ”

"Oh, what does Zhang Aiqing mean by this? Could it be that Zhang Aiqing has already found out where those Dongdao people are hiding? ”

"This, this ......" For a while, Zhang Chen was not easy to answer. If you don't say no, is it considered a bully? If so, what should I do if I can't convince Empress Wu? He alone has no ability to stop Empress Wu from slaughtering these Dongdao people! After all, Huo Yi has done everything perfectly. Almost killed the emperor and many ministers in the court! This counts. It's a big sin for the Nine Clans! If Empress Wu slaughtered all the people of the Eastern Islands, it would not be an exaggeration!

Seeing Zhang Chen like this, Empress Wu smiled. Obviously, Zhang Chen has found out where those Dongdao people are hiding! Talent! A rare talent! Always do things that no one else can do!

"Alright. What's the matter with you. Let's get it straight! ”

"Yes. Empress! Weichen just wants to know what Lu Dao Niangniang will do with those people? Zhang Chen said softly.

"You're interceding for them, aren't you?" Looking at Zhang Chen, Empress Wu asked with a smile. Empress Wu is also a smart person. Of course, I can see through Zhang Chen's intention.

Zhang Chen lowered his head slightly and did not speak. He still can't say "yes" to this question, and he still can't say "no".

"If those Dongdao people are caught, this palace wants to hear what Zhang Aiqing will do?" Looking at Zhang Chen, Empress Wu asked with a smile.

"Wechen just wants to say that they are all poor homeless people! After listening to slander and being taken advantage of, they will do some things that are out of line. There are still more than 10,000 people in the eastern island country, including old and young, women and children, and they can't all be bad people. In the opinion of micro-ministers, appeasement is better than suppression! It is we who have destroyed their homes, and we should give them a better homeland, which can highlight the benevolence and morality of our Datang, and also the benevolence and virtue of His Majesty and Niangniang! Zhang Chen said. Respectfully.

"Hehehe, Zhang Aiqing! I really don't see that you're also a sycophant! However, at this time, the only person who can say this, looking at the entire court, is you, Zhang Aiqing! Aren't you afraid that this palace will kill you in a fit of rage? Looking at Zhang Chen, Empress Wu asked with a smile.

"Afraid! But Wechen's life is not worth much. Some things can be done, but some things can't be done! Wechen just wants to do what Wechen thinks should be done! Zhang Chen said. Still respectful. He didn't think about it when he said this. Even if Empress Wu is angry, she will not necessarily kill him! However, what Empress Wu said was also right, after such a big incident just happened, who would dare to intercede for the people of the East Island country?

"It's a good sentence 'I just want to do what I think I should do', looking at the entire court, if everyone can worry about the country and the people like Zhang Aiqing, it will definitely be the peace of the country and the people!" Empress Wu said with a little emotion, "Okay, you have said that His Majesty and the palace are benevolent and virtuous people, if you have any needs, just say it!" ”

"Xie Lu, Xie Niangniang!" Zhang Chen hurriedly thanked, and then he was no longer polite, "Niangniang, Weichen needs 100,000 mu of fertile land, 500,000 taels of silver, and one million catties of rice and noodles!" Preferably, along a big river or a big lake! ”

"Oh, I said Zhang Aiqing, you have a mouth, this appetite is really not small!" Empress Wu said with a smile. Zhang Chen's requirements are not high, nor are they low. In order to appease those Dongdao people, it is definitely to let those Dongdao people live a well-off life all of a sudden!

"Weichen doesn't dare!"

"Don't dare? Don't you dare? Well, you're done! Empress Wu smiled, "Zhang Aiqing, I see, my majesty and I are not benevolent and virtuous people, only Zhang Aiqing you are the real benevolent and virtuous people!" ”

"Thank you! Wechen don't dare! Zhang Chen hurriedly thanked. There was a burst of joy in my heart. Once this matter has passed from the Empress Wu, then it will be much easier to handle next! After appeasing those people from the Eastern Island Country, only Huo Yi and those few people remained, how big a wave could they set off? Moreover, he knew very well that as long as he did this, Huo Yi would definitely find a way to jump out and stop him!

He wasn't worried that those people from the Eastern Island Country would not accept his appeasement, for these more than 10,000 people, their thoughts would definitely not be the same as Huo Yi's thoughts! Many people are dragged with their families, have their own parents and children, for them, having a stable home is the most important thing!

"Don't dare? It is estimated that there is nothing in this world that you Zhang Aiqing dare not do! Empress Wu said with a smile. Zhang Chen's benevolence and righteousness made her admire. What he thinks about is not only the people of Datang, but the people of the whole world! It is important for a person to have the talent of the world, but more importantly, it is to have a good heart! If this kind of person is used, he will be able to rule the country and level the world!

"The mother is laughing!" Zhang Chen said.

"Okay, what else does Zhang Aiqing need, just mention it!" Empress Wu said with a smile.

"It's gone! Thank you! Zhang Chen thanked again.

After chatting with Empress Wu for a few more words, Zhang Chen got up and retired. As soon as he came out of Renshou Palace, Zhang Chen bumped into a beautiful woman with outstanding demeanor, wearing a pink silk long skirt and a purple half arm on her shoulders, noble and graceful. This woman is none other than Concubine Zheng Huanyu.

"!" Seeing Concubine Shu, Zhang Chen hurriedly saluted. Since the last time Luoyang Flower Club said goodbye, it was the second time he had seen Concubine Shu now. Every time I saw it, I was amazed. In his opinion, whether it is temperament or beauty, Concubine Shu is better than Yin Ruiji, Liu Ruoxi and Yuanxiang. Alas, the emperor's fate is so good, he can marry such a beautiful person!

"Oh, Zhang Gongzi! No, it's time to call Mr. Zhang Zhang! Looking at Zhang Chen, Concubine Shu laughed softly. I haven't seen him for a long time, and Zhang Chen hasn't changed in the slightest, he is still personable, gentle and elegant.

"Wechen don't dare! Weichen hasn't thanked Niangniang for her recommendation! Zhang Chen said. Bow your head slightly, respectfully. Although this woman is beautiful, she is not something he can look at casually! At least, you can't look at it in the open, can you?

"Zhang Gongzi saved the palace, and the palace has never had a chance to thank Zhang Gongzi!" Concubine Shu chuckled. She really wanted to find a place to talk to Zhang Chen alone, but she couldn't help her identity. She is not a martial arts queen, if she makes any gossip and reaches the ears of the emperor, it is not a joke! The emperor had great trust in Empress Wu and would not listen to those slanders at all, unless he saw them with his own eyes. However, even if the emperor saw it with his own eyes, he probably wouldn't be embarrassed by the martial queen. Because after leaving the martial arts, he didn't know what else he could do!

"Mother's words are serious! There was no danger that day, and there was no salvation! Zhang Chen said. Still very respectful.

"Anyway, Zhang Gongzi has the heart to sacrifice himself to protect me, this thanks, I still want it!" Shufei said. looked at Zhang Chen without blinking, this man is really more and more handsome, and she can see that she is so empty and lonely in her heart!

Sacrificing my life to protect you? All right! Since you say so, I'll admit it, I really wanted to protect you! Zhang Chen thought in his heart. In fact, it's quite speechless, quite helpless! However, this is not a bad thing, and he has earned Concubine Shu's kindness to him in vain.

Seeing that Zhang Chen didn't speak, Concubine Shu asked softly, "Zhang Gongzi, are you leaving?" ”

"It's not early, Weichen has to rush back to do his own business!" Zhang Chen replied respectfully.

"Oh, that Zhang Gongzi, please!" Concubine Shu said softly. I was very reluctant in my heart, but I was helpless. She can't take the initiative to invite Zhang Chen to do anything, she will be gossiped.

"Mother, please!"

Then, Zhang Chen left. And Concubine Shu has been standing at the door of Renshou Palace, quietly watching Zhang Chen leave.

"Sister!" I don't know when, Empress Wu walked behind Concubine Shu and called softly.

Concubine Shu still looked at Zhang Chen, and didn't react at all.

"Sister!" Empress Wu raised her voice.

Concubine Shu was taken aback, and hurriedly turned to look at Empress Wu, and said with a smile: "Sister! ”

"What is my sister looking at? Looking at it so fascinated? Empress Wu asked with a smile. In fact, she appeared at the door just now, and she has been paying attention to Concubine Shu. Seeing Concubine Shu's obsessive look towards Zhang Chen, it was difficult for her to see nothing!

"Oh no, nothing! When I saw Mr. Zhang, my sister remembered the thrill of that day, and I was really scared to death! Hurriedly patted her chest, and Concubine Shu said softly. Pretend to be "palpitating".

"Hehehe, that's just someone doing it, sister don't panic! I believe that it won't be long before Lord Zhang will be able to find out! Empress Wu said with a smile. The three words "Lord Zhang" are a bit heavy. What is in the mind of Concubine Shu, can she not know the way? That's not necessarily a bad thing, though! (To be continued......)