"However, thinking of the merit of the Heavenly Tribulation incident," after a pause, the little eunuch finally continued, "If you have the merit to be overcome, you can avoid the death penalty." Now he removed Xu Zun from all his positions and expelled him from the temple. ”

With that, the little eunuch put away the holy decree.

And Xu Zun realized that there was no word "Qin this" behind the holy decree, so this can only be regarded as the queen mother's decree, not the real holy decree.

However, in the present situation, it is clear that the power of the decree is greater than that of the holy decree.

So, Xu Zun hurriedly shouted: "Xu Zun takes the order, thank God!" ”

Who knows, as soon as Xu Zun's voice fell, a person stood up in the crowd, bowed to the Empress Dowager Lin and said:

"The Queen Mother clearly observed that although Xu Zun was not good for protecting the prince, but this time he was able to find out the major attack on the East China Sea Mission, and he also went deep into the tiger's den to risk his life, and he also caught Kong Zhen, which was also a great achievement.

"Also, Xu Zun is loyal and intelligent, he is really a rare talent, and I hope that the Queen Mother will be gracious, retain his official position, and let him make meritorious contributions to see the aftermath!"

This......

Xu Zun looked, but saw that the person who interceded for himself was the current head of internal security - Cai Kun!

"The minister seconded the proposal!"

"The minister seconded the proposal!"

There are two more people in the back, it is Chen Taiji and Dongfang Enchanting.

"That's it!" Mrs. Lin glanced at Xu Zun behind, a sharp gaze flashed behind Yu Zhan, and then said, "Zhu Qing doesn't have to intercede for Xu Zun anymore, dereliction of duty is dereliction of duty, the death of the prince is detrimental to my Great Xuan Guo, and sparing his life is already extrajudicial!" ”

"Yes," Xu Zun hurriedly promised, "The minister is grateful, thank God, the Queen Mother is right, and enjoy all blessings forever!" ”

Seeing that Xu Zun had accepted the reality, Cai Kun had to sigh helplessly and retreat silently......

After dealing with Xu Zun, the Empress Dowager immediately announced the dissolution of the dynasty, and then invited the cabinet members and the six Shangshu and others to enter the back hall to discuss the matter of leveling the East China Sea.

The rest of the civil and military officials withdrew from the Jinluan Hall one after another, and when they withdrew, they also threw all kinds of glances at Xu Zun.

There are sympathy, there are feelings, but more than that, there is schadenfreude......

"Alas!" After leaving the gate of the palace, Huo Anu and the others were inevitably gloomy, Huo Anu sighed and said, "We were born and died several times, and it took so much effort, but in the end, instead of being appreciated, we were dismissed from our official positions, which is really ......."

"Huh......" Zhao Yu had a premonition, and quickly blocked Huo Anu's mouth and glared and said, "This is just out of the palace, do you want everyone to die with you?" ”

Hearing Zhao Yu's warning, everyone quickly looked around vigilantly.

Fortunately, officials at all levels were far away from them, and they were all in their respective sedan chairs.

"Let go!"

Huo Anu lifted Zhao Yu's wrist in disgust, but even though she was quite resentful, she also knew that if she said too much, she would lose, so she immediately stopped talking.

Xu Zun gestured with his eyes, and several people got into the carriage and entered the same carriage in tacitly.

Ah Xiu Tsai drove the car himself, and the other guards rode with him.

"It's really interesting," Ani said as she looked out of the carriage after getting into the carriage, "Isn't the Queen Mother's decree a bit general for your dismissal?" Now that you've been dismissed, aren't we the guards also unemployed?

"Naturally, a few of us follow the adults, but they ......" Ani looked at Hou Zhen and the others and said, "Why are you still following?" ”

At this time, Hou Zhen waved his horsewhip, and the carriage slowly moved forward.

"Old Zhao," Xu Zun asked Zhao Yu without any expression on his face, "What did the Queen Mother say before I entered the Jinluan Palace?" Why are you all kneeling in the great temple? ”

"Wouldn't it? You don't know? Huo Anu's eyes widened suddenly, "The Queen Mother is asking us about some things about the attack on the mission, and let's tell us what happened in front of the Manchu civil and military forces." ”

"Huh?" Xu Zun was shocked and hurriedly asked, "You ...... How do you answer? ”

"Don't worry, my lord," Zhao Yu hurriedly said, "I have already made a good deal with everyone in advance, and I just said that all these conspiracies were planned by Kong Zhen and Xuanmen!"

"The killers who killed the prince are all Kong Zhen's people......"

"Huh?" Huo Anu grabbed Zhao Yu by the collar, "Zhao Yu, didn't you say that it was instructed by Lord Xu?" You lied to us? ”

"Sister," Ani's mind was smart, and she immediately stopped Huo Anu and said, "Don't worry, I feel that Lao Zhao makes sense for us to say that." ”

Oh......

At this time, Xu Zun and Zhao Yu exchanged a look.

In Zhao Yu's affirmative eyes, Xu Zun suddenly comprehended what had happened.

It seems that when he was waiting for the Queen Mother in the Hundred Flowers Hall, the Queen Mother had already called Zhao Yu to her side and asked for the details.

According to Xu Zun's instructions, Zhao Yu, as a secret agent, should have unreservedly told all their experiences in the East China Sea to the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother really has the means, she knows that if she asks herself directly, she will add fuel and vinegar, so she deliberately turned herself away, and then asked Zhao Yu and other secret agents placed beside her.

Therefore, Empress Dowager Lin already knew all the situation and all the details of the East China Sea at the first time.

She knew that the crown prince was a senior leader of the Xuanmen and participated in the Heavenly Tribulation Incident; also knew that the crown prince and Kong Zhen conspired to plan the attack on the mission; She knew even more that the person who killed the crown prince must not be sent by Kong Zhen......

Then it can be seen that the one who ordered Zhao Yu to arrange for Huo Anu and others to tell lies should also be the queen mother.

Therefore, now Xu Zun has basically understood the attitude of the Queen Mother, and as he expected, it is absolutely impossible for the Queen Mother to break the scandal of the crown prince.

In that case, there will be endless troubles, and it will do more harm than good to the Queen Mother.

"That's right," At this time, seeing that Huo Anu was still unforgiving to Zhao Yu, Xu Zun nodded and said, "I asked Zhao Yu to say that, this is the best measure we can take to protect ourselves at the moment." ”

"The Queen Mother is not a fool," Huo Anu said with a frown, "Sooner or later she will know that we are lying!" Can she spare us for the crime of bullying? ”

"Don't worry," Xu Zun comforted, "No, these are what the Queen Mother wants, and they just know each other."

"On the contrary, if the scandal of the crown prince is exposed, then we will be in great trouble!"

"Oh? What does the Queen Mother mean? Huo Anu came back to his senses and stabilized his heart a little.

"But, Lord Xu ......" However, Ani's words made everyone raise their hearts to their throats again, "Even if the Queen Mother doesn't want to break out of the scandal, but we are all insiders!" Isn't she afraid that we'll leak the news? ”

"This ......" Zhao Yu pondered carefully, and the clouds suddenly hit his heart, feeling that Ani's worries were not unreasonable.

"Won't it?" Huo Anu said, "If the Queen Mother wants to extinguish her mouth, then why do you want us to go to the palace?" Wouldn't it be enough to directly arrange for us to protect the prince's disadvantage, and execute all of us? ”

"No," said Ani, "in that case, it will force us to tell the truth."

"There are too many people who know about the prince, I think...... If the Queen Mother really wants to kill her mouth, she should be like now, first stabilize us, and then slowly figure it out. ”

"Anuche!" Huo Anu scolded angrily, "That's too ruthless, isn't it? No wonder they didn't let Hou Zhen leave, could it be that they wanted to end them in a nest? ”

Such an analysis made everyone present nervous and depressed.

"Haha, hahaha......" However, after seeing everyone's expressions, Xu Zun suddenly laughed heartily and said to everyone, "You don't have to worry about the sky anymore!" We have gotten the best results in the matter of the East China Sea! ”

"Huh?" The crowd was puzzled.

"Next," Xu Zun said, "we just need to keep our mouths shut, keep to ourselves, and everything will be fine!" ”

"Huh? Are you sure? Huo Anu asked, "Are you sure that the Queen Mother will not deal with us?" ”

"That's right! Pretty sure! Xu Zun nodded affirmatively.

However, the eyes of everyone looking at him still showed deep suspicion.

Seeing this, Xu Zun smiled and took out something from his arms and said to everyone:

"Let me ask you something, since the Queen Mother has removed me from my official position, why don't you take this thing back?"

Yes?

Everyone looked at Xu Zun's hand, but saw that what they were holding in their hands was the beautifully crafted Lily Order!!