In fact, Gu Lengyi's words were all taught to him by Wan Zhen'er, Wan Zhen'er had already expected that Zhu Jianshen might not see her, so she let Gu Lengyi say such a thing, and sure enough, these words were extremely effective, and after Zhu Jianshen heard it, he immediately agreed to see her.

So Gu Lengyi went out and summoned Wan Zhen'er in.

Wan Zhen'er walked in with all kinds of style, saw Zhu Jianshen, Tingting bowed down in a curling manner, and said: "Zhen'er participates in the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor." ”

Zhu Jianshen was a little upset, nodded and said, "That's it, Zhen'er, you came to see me today, is there anything wrong?" ”

Wan Zhen'er nodded and said, "That's right, the concubine came to see the emperor today, and it is indeed an important matter. I don't know if the emperor can retreat left and right, listen to Zhen'er and you. ”

Zhu Jianshen was a little bored in his heart, but when he saw Wan Zhen'er's appearance, as if there was really something, he thought about it, and said, "Okay, I will promise you." So he retired the people around him, and then said to Wan Zhen'er: "Okay, if you have something, you can talk to me now, right?" ”

"Yes." Wan Zhen'er nodded, and said to him: "Your Majesty, Zhen'er came today to ask the emperor something. ”

"If you have anything to do, just say it."

"Your Majesty, Zhen'er shouldn't have interfered in the affairs of the emperor's court, but the emperor didn't treat Zhen'er as an outsider and often asked Zhen'er's opinion, so Zhen'er was daring. Please also ask the emperor not to blame Zhen'er. ”

When Zhu Jianshen heard her say this, as if there was something, he was slightly stunned, and then said, "Do you have anything to say to me?" ”

"Yes, that's true, Zhen'er does have something to say to the emperor. Although Zhen'er is in Wan'an Palace, she has heard a lot about the news of this harem, I heard that an assassin entered the palace a few days ago, not only that, but also took away Concubine Shuniang, but there is such a thing? ”

Hearing Wan Zhen'er ask this, Zhu Jianshen's face was a little ugly at that time.

Wan Zhen'er hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Zhen'er hopes that the emperor can tell the truth, and there is a reason why Zhen'er asks this." ”

Zhu Jianshen was slightly stunned, and then said: "Yes, it is true, and the assassin is not someone else, it is Jiang Shaoheng Jiang Taifu, it was he who sneaked into the palace and took away Concubine Shu." Except for him, I'm afraid the others don't have that ability. ”

Wan Zhen'er nodded, and continued: "Zhen'er also heard about one thing, that is, Ji Xianhan has now gone to North Korea to borrow 100,000 troops, stationed outside the city gate, ready to fight to the death with the emperor at any time, but is there such a thing? ”

After hearing her say this, Zhu Jianshen's face became a little annoyed, and Zhu Jianshen said: "It's true, so what? I also have hundreds of thousands of troops under my command, isn't the force in Luo Kailing's hands enough to fight against Li Chengyu? I have nothing to fear. Although he said this, he was obviously a little unconfident when he said these words.

Wan Zhen'er observed her words and immediately observed that Wan Zhen'er had already heard that Luo Kailing was forced to rebel, and she didn't really want to do this kind of thing in her heart, so she hesitated for a moment, and then said to Zhu Jianshen: "Although the emperor has Luo Kailing, he has to guard against it." The concubine once heard that Luo Kailing once told people that he was forced to rebel after being drunk, does the emperor know such a thing? ”

Wan Zhen'er knew the priorities of the matter very clearly, of course she didn't dare to talk to Zhu Jianshen, what she said was indeed the truth.

When Luo Kailing was drunk once and got together with his friends, the courtiers once congratulated him and said that he had now become a big celebrity around the emperor, but Luo Kailing said very bitterly, in fact, he didn't want to wade into this troubled water, and he had no way to do it, he was forced to rebel.

After Wan Zhen'er knew this, she was always uneasy, and this sentence was also a very important reason why Wan Zhen'er was willing to help Jiang Shaoheng, because it can be seen that Luo Kailing didn't want to help them wholeheartedly at all, since a person didn't want to help wholeheartedly, then he would definitely not do his best, so he couldn't rely on him completely.

The reason why Wan Zhen'er told Zhu Jianshen about this matter was to find out what Zhu Jianshen meant.

Sure enough, after Zhu Jianshen heard this, he couldn't help but be very angry, and he was furious, and said, "Zhen'er, which dog slave did you listen to when you said this?" ”

Wan Zhen'er hesitated for a moment, but still said: "This matter is what Luo Kailing said, the words of the concubine are the truth, of course I don't dare to talk nonsense with the emperor, if the emperor doesn't believe it, you can ask other courtiers." This sentence has now spread in the DPRK, and everyone knows Luo Kailing, General Luo, he was forced to rebel. It's just that the emperor just asked him, but he just knew it in his heart, and he didn't have to say it again, because now the imperial court is employing people, and the emperor still needs General Luo's help. If the emperor offends General Luo at this time, it will have a bad impact on Jiangshan Sheji. The emperor must have never heard of this sentence. Wan Zhen'er deliberately said to Zhu Jianshen.

Zhu Jianshen is the most unbearable, how can he not hear Wan Zhen'er's words? He said angrily: "I didn't expect Luo Kailing to keep saying that he wanted to help me and the Queen Mother, but he said this kind of thing without telling me, he rebelled, I am the emperor, he helped the emperor to level the world, how can it be called a rebellion?" Luo Kailing was so disappointed by me. ”

Wan Zhen'er carefully observed Zhu Jianshen, listened to every word he said, and saw that he was so breathless, and had a rough expectation of the outcome of this war in his heart.

She smiled slightly and said, "Why should the emperor be like this? Besides, the emperor now has the eldest princess in his hands, and I believe that those traitors will not dare to act rashly. It's just that Zhen'er has something she wants to say to the emperor. ”

"If you have anything to say, don't you want to say these things to me today?"

"The emperor Mingjian, the reason why the concubines came to the emperor today to say these words is nothing more than hoping that the emperor can attack and retreat. Even if Luo Kailing betrayed the emperor one day, the relationship between the emperor and the eldest princess would not reach the point of no repair. ”

The meaning of Wan Zhen'er's words is obvious, that is, if the emperor fails one day, it will not make the eldest princess unforgivable for him.

Hearing this, he was naturally very angry, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that what Wan Zhen'er said was not unreasonable, so he forcibly held back the anger in his heart and said to Wan Zhen'er: "What good ideas do you have?" Tell me about it. ”

"Yes." Wan Zhen'er nodded and said: "Actually, what the concubine thinks in her heart is very simple, it is better for the concubine to say a few words to the eldest princess." Although the eldest princess didn't like the concubines, the concubines thought that with the help of the concubines, they would be able to persuade the eldest princess and let her gradually eliminate her resentment towards the emperor. ”

Hearing Wan Zhen'er say this, Zhu Jianshen hesitated for a while.

Wan Zhen'er lost no time in continuing: "Your Majesty, you must think clearly, if not, the concubine also knows that the concubine may be doing this as a superfluous move, maybe the emperor and General Luo's army can accuse the situation in the capital, and then the emperor will be able to rule the world for thousands of generations." But who knows what the outcome will be? After all, General Luo may not be wholeheartedly devoted to the emperor, and the reason why Zhen'er did this was not for herself, but also for the emperor, and asked the emperor to learn from it. ”

After listening to Wan Zhen'er's words, Zhu Jianshen also felt the same way in his heart, in fact, Zhu Jianshen didn't think much about raising troops to deal with Jian Huaizhen, because the world was originally his, and Jian Huaizhen was his imperial aunt and grandmother, could Jian Huaizhen really take him away from the world?

It's just that it was at the instigation of a cadre, especially his mother, the Empress Dowager Zhou, that he did these things, and later he felt that he had done something wrong, and wanted to regret it, but it was too late, so he had to bite the bullet.

Later, when Jian Huaizhen was imprisoned, he knew that there was no way to undo it, so in desperation, he had no choice but to do so.

Now hearing Wan Zhen'er's words, Wan Zhen'er obviously hopes that he and Jian Huaizhen can still coexist peacefully, so that even if one day, he accidentally fails, he will leave himself a way back.

After Wan Zhen'er finished speaking, she looked at Zhu Jianshen with eager eyes.

Zhu Jianshen has always been a person who is not determined enough, not to mention what Wan Zhen'er said, and every word of what he said to his heart, he hesitated for a moment, and then said to Wan Zhen'er: "Concubine Ai is also very reasonable, since this is the case, leave this matter to Concubine Ai." I hope you can explain clearly to the eldest princess, I don't want to embarrass her, let alone go against her, it's just that time has changed, and I can't do it. I am afraid that the eldest princess will depose my throne in a moment of anger, so I have made this move, and I have only done this to protect myself. I hope that the eldest princess can be forgiven by me. ”

"If the concubine can explain it clearly to the eldest princess on behalf of the emperor, presumably the eldest princess will definitely be able to forgive the emperor." Wan Zhen'er said quietly.

After Zhu Jianshen heard what she said, he nodded and said, "Since this is the case, then it is up to you to explain this matter to the eldest princess." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wan Zhen'er agreed loudly.

At this time, someone suddenly said angrily: "You are not allowed to go." ”

As soon as Zhu Jianshen and Wan Zhen'er turned around, they saw Empress Dowager Zhou standing in front of the door.

"Queen Mother, when did you come?"

"The mourning family has been here for a long time, and it is the mourning family who won't let them inform you. You guys have a good chat here, and before the war started, they had already sued for peace, how could there be someone like you? Empress Dowager Zhou said angrily.

Seeing the appearance of the Empress Dowager Zhou, Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but have a trace of embarrassment on his face, but he still hesitated for a moment and said to her: "Queen Mother, things have come to this point, what do you think we should do?" I don't really want to plead with the eldest princess, it's just that things have come to this point, and I can't help but control them. If the Korean army gathered outside wins this battle, then I don't want to, things have reached this point, and we can't control it, and if we lose this battle, we will have nothing. The reason why I asked Zhen'er to meet the eldest princess was just to leave a way back for us. I didn't do anything wrong with that. Zhu Jianshen defended the Empress Dowager Zhou.

Empress Dowager Zhou glared at him fiercely, and said hatefully: "You are just wrong to do this, it is a big mistake, how can you bow to others before the battle is fought?" How can you fight like this? If you send Concubine Wan to sue for peace with the eldest princess, how will this matter affect the morale of the soldiers? When the time comes, you, the emperor, will have no morale, how can you guarantee that others still have morale? In short, since it has been decided to fight to the death, no matter what, no other move can be made at this time. ”

"Queen Mother, this matter is not something I can do, if the Queen Mother wants to blame it, you can blame Luo Kailing. It was Luo Kailing who told others that he was forced to rebel, it can be seen that Luo Kailing's heart is not with us, if something goes wrong, it must be Luo Kailing's matter. What do you think I should do if I don't prepare my way back early? Could it really be that after Luo Kailing was defeated, I didn't think about it? ”

"Nonsense, when did Luo Kailing tell others that he was forced to rebel?"

Wan Zhen'er heard Empress Dowager Zhou's question, her heart tightened, she was afraid that Zhu Jianshen would confess her, but she didn't expect Zhu Jianshen to be quite righteous at this time, he said slowly: "I heard what the courtiers said, and the courtiers talked a lot, and they were all talking about this matter." Could it be that the queen mother's eyeliner is all over the court, and she hasn't heard of it? ”

Empress Dowager Zhou was asked by Zhu Jianshen, and suddenly felt that she didn't know how to answer, she was stunned for a moment, and then said slowly: "It's true, so what?" Not really, so what? Now that Luo Kailing has boarded our ship, it is not so easy for him to get off the boat, besides, Luo Kailing has relatives with the mourning family, you know, no matter what, he must take into account the interests of the mourning family first, there is no doubt about this. Even if he complains a few words with others, it won't be a big deal. We all know that Luo Kailing has always been loyal and patriotic, and the person he has always admired is Yu Qian, and the eldest princess is friendly with Yu Qian, and it is inevitable that he will have a few complaints. But the emperor can't erase his trust in him because of this, it's not right to do so. Your Majesty, you are a dignified emperor, how can you play with the major affairs of your family and country, since you have already decided, you must not go back, if you regret it, it will not only be good for yourself, but also for everyone. Don't you think that now we have a way back, we have no way out, do you think that the emperor is kind and will let go of the eldest princess, and in the end, the eldest princess will also be kind enough to let you go? Don't forget, in Nannei, there is also a Zhu Jianchen, the eldest princess does not make you the emperor, she can also make Zhu Jianchen the emperor, she is not without a choice. And the queen mother is only your son, if you don't become the emperor, the queen mother will feel sorry for you, but if you don't become the emperor, the eldest princess has no impact at all. You're going to get this straight, son. Empress Dowager Zhou gave Zhu Jianshen an earnest lecture.

Zhu Jianshen heard the words of the Empress Dowager Zhou, and was silent for a while.

In fact, what the Empress Dowager Zhou said also makes sense, Zhu Jianshen has always been the most taboo person is Zhu Jianchen, and the thing he has always been afraid of is that Jian Huaizhen will make Zhu Jianchen the emperor, and abandon him as the emperor, which is the most unacceptable to him.

Now, his mother is talking about this matter, which happens to his heart, how can he not be anxious?

He was slightly stunned, and was silent for a moment.

And Wan Zhen'er was so frightened on the side that she didn't dare to breathe, she knew what kind of person the Empress Dowager Zhou was, and she also knew that the Empress Dowager Zhou had all kinds of means, fortunately, the Empress Dowager Zhou didn't know that it was Wan Zhen'er who persuaded the emperor and asked the emperor to find Jian Huaizhen to ask for peace, otherwise, the Empress Dowager Zhou would definitely not let her go.

Wan Zhen'er stood aside, not daring to breathe, Empress Dowager Zhou continued to say slowly: "Emperor, you have to figure out one thing, this world is so big, only one person will help you wholeheartedly, only one person will plan for you wholeheartedly, that person is your mother." Only I am your real mother, and the others, to you, they are not important, and you are not important to them. None of them will plan for you wholeheartedly, including the eldest princess, what if you make peace with her? Do you think your relationship can go back to the beginning? Do you think she will continue to make you emperor? ”

Hearing what the Empress Dowager Zhou said, Zhu Jianshen didn't know what to say for a while.

Empress Dowager Zhou for Zhu Jianshen, has always been above the emperor, Zhu Jianshen thinks and does, is in accordance with the Empress Dowager Zhou's will, now that the Empress Dowager Zhou has this idea, how dare Zhu Jianshen disobey?

What's more, the rebellion was planned by the Empress Dowager Zhou from beginning to end, and Zhu Jianshen just played a driving role.

Zhu Jianshen saw that the Empress Dowager Zhou's intention had been decided, he knew that no matter what he said, the Empress Dowager Zhou would not listen, since this was the case, it was better not to say anything, so as not to make the Empress Dowager Zhou angry again, so he glanced at the Empress Dowager Zhou, and said to her with a smile: "Of course the son understands his mother's good intentions, don't worry, mother, whatever you say, the son will do what you say." You said that if you don't let Zhen'er persuade and go to see the eldest princess, then the son will do what his mother says, and his mother doesn't have to take it to heart anymore. ”

After hearing Zhu Jianshen say this, she nodded and said, "This is my good son." ”

Zhu Jianshen barely squeezed out a smile, so he didn't say more, and then he made a look and asked Wan Zhen'er to retreat quickly, so as not to upset Empress Dowager Zhou when she saw Wan Zhen'er.

Zhu Jianshen said while winking at Wan Zhen'er, Wan Zhen'er saw Zhu Jianshen's eyes, Wan Zhen'er had no choice but to bow, and said to Zhu Jianshen and the Empress Dowager Zhou: "The concubines will step back first, and don't disturb the Empress Dowager and the emperor to talk about family affection." With that, she turned and left.

Empress Dowager Zhou looked at her back, showed a sneer, and said: "Wan Zhen'er has always been extremely ambitious, Your Majesty, you must not listen to her slander and decide some things casually." Only I am truly willing to help you, Wan Zhen'er must have her own plans, you know? ”

After Zhu Jianshen heard what the Empress Dowager Zhou said, he hurriedly said: "Mother don't worry, my son naturally knows it." ”

"It's good that you understand it in your heart, and the mourning family is also afraid that you will be deceived by others, in this case, there is no need to mention the matter of going to see the eldest princess. If you pass the order, if anyone mentions this matter again, it will be impossible to get along with the emperor, I don't believe that Wan Zhen'er still dares to go against the sky. ”

Zhu Jianshen hurriedly persuaded: "Why should my mother be angry because of such a trivial matter, Zhen'er just wait for her son to scold her." Queen Mother, why did you get angry and hurt your body because of this incident? In short, no matter when, the son must listen to the queen mother first, and as for what others say, the son will not listen to it in his heart. ”

After hearing him say this, the Empress Dowager Zhou nodded, and the Empress Dowager Zhou instructed Zhu Jianshen a few more words, and then left slowly.

After the Empress Dowager Zhou left, Zhu Jianshen stared and pondered, thinking carefully about what Wan Zhen'er said, in fact, he still felt that what Wan Zhen'er said was very reasonable.

He has seen Jian Huaizhen's ability, she can assist several generations of emperors and stand tall, she has her own advantages, how can he say that he can be overthrown? In case the matter does not work out at that time, and this matter is investigated, I am afraid that he will also have the responsibility that cannot be escaped.

Although he is the emperor, he can't act recklessly, and for him to join Luo Kailing to wait for the opportunity to riot, it is just a momentary mood, and he regrets it a little later, but for the Empress Dowager Zhou, the Empress Dowager Zhou is full of strength and full of ambition.

Empress Dowager Zhou is the queen mother, but she has no rights in the harem, no wonder she has such thoughts, in short, this matter is everyone's own thoughts.

Zhu Jianshen thought about it, and always felt that if it continued like this, it would not be good for him, so after thinking about it, he decided to quietly go to Wan Zhen'er and let Wan Zhen'er go to see Jian Huaizhen, so that no matter how far things go, there is room for negotiation.

He was pondering, and suddenly saw Gu Lengyi, knowing that Gu Lengyi was from Wan Zhen'er's palace, and his friendship with Wan Zhen'er had always been good, so he shouted: "Gu Gonggong." ”

Gu Leng felt very strange when he saw that Zhu Jianshen was so polite to him, so he hurriedly took two steps forward and said, "I don't know if the emperor is looking for me, what's the matter?" Although the emperor instructed the old slave, the old slave must do his best to help the emperor. ”

Zhu Jianshen nodded and said, "I am looking for you in the hope that you can go to see Wan Guifei on my behalf." ”

"See Wan Guifei? So what? He asked, a little strangely.

"You go and tell Wan Guifei, just say that I very much agree with what she told me today, but it is only because of the face of the queen mother that I will reprimand her. You ask her to come here in the middle of the night to discuss with me, and tell her to be careful not to be discovered by the queen mother. ”

Gu Lengyi hurriedly said, "Yes." The slave got it. After saying that, he hurried to see Wan Zhen'er.

After Wan Zhen'er heard Gu Lengyi say this, she breathed a long sigh of relief.

She began to go to see Zhu Jianshen, her idea was refuted by the Empress Dowager Zhou, she was afraid that Zhu Jianshen would resented her because of this, but she didn't expect Zhu Jianshen to fight the same idea as her, so she immediately smiled and said: "Father-in-law Gu, please go back and tell the emperor, just say that the palace knows, and you must go to the emperor at night." After finishing speaking, she chatted with Gu Lengyi for a few more words, and then sent Gu Lengyi away.

In the middle of the night, Wan Zhen'er quietly went to the Qianqing Palace to find Zhu Jianshen.

Wan Zhen'er saw Zhu Jian sitting on the throne with a sad face, and the whole person looked extremely decadent, so she was slightly stunned and said, "Your Majesty, if you are looking for a slave maid, why don't you come to the slave maid palace at night?" Instead, do you want the slave to come to the Qianqing Palace to find you? ”

Zhu Jianshen sighed and said, "I'm upset, I don't want to go anywhere, Zhen'er, I have something to say to you." What you said to me today, I think it still makes a lot of sense, no matter what, I think what you said in this matter is still right, if I accidentally lose, what should I do in the end? At that time, I will really have nothing, if you can go to the princess on my behalf now, maybe if I am really defeated, the princess will not care about my relationship with her ancestors and grandchildren, and will not punish me severely. In fact, I regret it now, I was the emperor in the first place, the eldest princess did not say that she wanted to abolish me, and I had already preemptively created a riot, wouldn't this give the eldest princess another excuse to abolish me? ”

Wan Zhen'er saw that Zhu Jianshen had no fighting spirit at all, and thought to herself, he was like this, and the outcome of this war was self-evident.

So he sighed slightly and said: "Please forgive Zhen'er for saying something straightforward, Zhen'er also feels that the eldest princess and the emperor's ancestors and grandchildren have a deep relationship, although the emperor has done something wrong, the eldest princess may not abolish the emperor and then set up King Jing as the emperor." Moreover, King Jing has always studied Buddhism hard and has not studied political affairs at all, how can he be a good emperor who governs the country loyally? So I think the emperor may be thinking too much, and now, the emperor has imprisoned the eldest princess, so he is forcing the emperor to be the emperor's enemy. The emperor should make a decision now, either he will directly send someone to kill the eldest princess, so that it can be the root of the curse, and secondly, the emperor must appease the eldest princess, otherwise, one day, if the eldest princess is calculated with the emperor, the consequences may be unimaginable. ”

After hearing Wan Zhen'er say this, Zhu Jianshen hurriedly shook his head and said, "Of course not, how can I kill the eldest princess?" If I kill the eldest princess and spread it, won't it cause me to be laughed at by the world, unkind, unjust, and disloyal. Besides, I have no deep hatred with the eldest princess, if it weren't for the assistance of the eldest princess, I would be where I am today? So no matter what, I won't poison the eldest princess, and as for what you said about appeasing the eldest princess, it's still okay, so that's what I called you here tonight. The eldest princess is now locked up in the Jinyang Palace behind, you should go to the Jinyang Palace to appease the eldest princess, and say that it was my idea. ”

"Jinyang Palace?" Wan Zhen'er was slightly stunned.

Although Jinyang Palace is not a cold palace in the harem, it is almost the same as the cold palace, it is rumored that this place was once haunted, and then few people came here, and this palace was gradually abandoned.

No wonder Zhu Jianshen has recently sent a lot of troops outside Jinyang Palace, Wan Zhen'er thought to herself, she should have thought of it, Zhu Jianshen inexplicably sent more troops here, there must be a reason, I didn't expect him to really imprison Jian Huaizhen here.

After Zhu Jianshen finished talking to Wan Zhen'er, Wan Zhen'er said slowly: "Your Majesty, I heard that you also imprisoned Jian Wenying and Princess Luoxue, is there such a thing?" Where are they imprisoned? ”

Wan Zhen'er asked like this, which made Zhu Jianshen a little suspicious, and Zhu Jianshen asked, "Why are you asking about this matter?" ”

"Your Majesty, the reason why the concubine asked about this matter is because the concubine knows that the eldest princess cares about her family very much. She regards Jian Wenying and Princess Luoxue as family, if the emperor locks them in prison, the eldest princess will be very angry when she knows about it, so the concubine has this question. All the questions asked by the concubines are for the sake of the emperor, please don't misunderstand the concubines. ”

After Zhu Jianshen heard what she said, he nodded slowly and said, "I blamed you just now, the two of them are indeed locked up in a prison now." In this way, I will immediately send someone to bring them to the Jinyang Palace and meet with the eldest princess, so that the eldest princess may have less resentment towards me in her heart. ”

"The emperor is wise." Wan Zhen'er said in a loud voice.

"Alright, you can now go and visit the eldest princess. Remember, you must be careful, don't be discovered by the queen mother, if the queen mother finds out, the queen mother will deal with you, and I am afraid that I will not be able to protect you. ”

The words "I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you" are like sharp swords, piercing Wan Zhen'er's heart, and Wan Zhen'er only felt a tingling in her heart.