When the sky was slightly bright, wisps of black smoke were still emitting from the Zichen Palace. The surrounding eunuchs and guards pulled ropes to prevent idlers from approaching.

Concubine Zhu sat in front of the dresser early, looking at her graceful and luxurious face in the bronze mirror.

As usual, Concubine Zhu had a gentle smile, and she was still so beautiful and delicate in the mirror.

Even people over the age of 40 still have fair skin and wrinkles are rare. Especially her pair of red phoenix eyes are still so seductive.

However, the two maids standing behind her combing her hair had stiff faces and trembling hands.

Accidentally, a maid's hand shook and pulled a strand of Concubine Zhu's hair, and the hair was broken at the roots, and the silk was wrapped around the maid's hand.

"Huh?" The two of them turned pale with fright, and both fell to their knees. "A little recklessness, the concubine rests...... Anger is relieved. ”

Concubine Zhu still looked at herself in the mirror, and said quietly: "Look, is this pavilion beautiful?" ”

The two maids glanced at each other and replied faintly: "The concubine is as beautiful as it was back then." ”

Concubine Zhu grinned and said, "Isn't it too bad to be spoiled by blood donations for such a beauty in this pavilion?" ”

The maid couldn't help but cry when she heard this.

Last night, just last night, although the fire in Zichen Hall was successfully ignited, Zhao Ji escaped by luck. When Concubine Zhu learned all this, she had already predicted her end.

At this moment, a rush of footsteps came. Concubine Zhu didn't squint, still looking at her delicate makeup in the mirror.

A group of guards swarmed in, armor scales reflecting a dazzling glow. The two maids looked up and saw that the leader was a young internal official, who was none other than Zhao Ji's personal attendant Zhang Di.

The two of them retreated to the corner of the dormitory, huddled and shivered in each other's arms.

Zhang Di's eyes were blazing, he took a step forward, and shouted to Concubine Zhu: "Concubine Zhu! You are guilty! ”

Concubine Zhu slowly turned her head and asked in a still gentle voice, "What is the crime of this pavilion?" ”

"Isn't it a crime to assassinate the king?" Zhang Di said.

"This pavilion doesn't understand what an assassin is." She grinned as she trimmed her nails: "Benge is just a mother who loves her breasts. This cabinet only wants to get back what belongs to him for his emperor. ”

Of course, Zhang Di knew what she meant, so he snorted coldly and said, "The big position is established, how can you be allowed to reverse black and white!" You have violated the law of the country with personal affairs, and it is even more of a crime! Dare to rap and make noise here! ”

Concubine Zhu smiled coldly and said, "It's a big position." Did King Duan teach you this? Why didn't he dare come to see me in person? ”

Concubine Zhu never recognized Zhao Ji's status as the emperor, and still called her "Duan Wang".

However, Zhang Di did not back down, and said loudly: "The official family has all the opportunities, how can I have the kung fu to come to see you, a demon woman!" At this moment, the official family is going to visit your precious son in Dali Temple Prison! ”

Hearing this, Concubine Zhu's expression moved, and there was a trace of uneasiness in her eyes. "What are you going to do? This matter is the Cabinet's own initiative, and it has nothing to do with him, so don't let it be arbitrary! ”

"King Jian also has traces of reverse, how can he say that he is arbitrary?" Zhang Di smiled proudly and said, "The official family is here to convict your precious son!" ”

"Ahh You ......" Concubine Zhu's psychological defense finally collapsed. She stood up tremblingly, pointed at Zhang Di and said, "You deceive people too much, no matter what, it seems that you are also the heir of Shenzong, and you are the bloodline of Taizong!" Since the founding of the country, our dynasty has never killed scholars, let alone royal relatives and nobles! What dare King Duan dare to break the family law! ”

"Humph! It's King Jane himself who doesn't know the severity! Zhang Di sneered: "If he keeps to himself, how can the official family be murderous?" If the rebellion and assassination are not severely punished, then what is the use of the national law of the Great Song Dynasty! ”

After he finished speaking, he picked up a piece of Bai Lian from the tray of an attendant beside him, and said, "Concubine Zhu, I also advise you not to be reckless, remember that you have served the Divine Sect meritoriously, and I will give you a piece of Bai Lian to make your own decisions." ”

Concubine Zhu raised her eyebrows and said in a trembling voice: "Death!" Even if I die, I will never let you go! ”

As she spoke, she pounced on Zhang Di. Zhang Di was caught off guard and was actually thrown to the ground by her. Concubine Zhu's face was hideous, and she pinched Zhang Di's neck fiercely with both hands.

Who would have thought that this seemingly weak woman could burst out with such terrifying energy? The guards were stunned for a moment, and then they rushed up and pulled Concubine Zhu away. Concubine Zhu struggled hard, and her mouth was still shouting indiscriminately: "Zhao Ji! I won't let you go if I die......"

"What a brutal witch!" One of the guards cursed, picked up a rag and shoved it into her mouth, and the other two had put Bai Lian around her neck. Although she struggled desperately, how could she break free from the shackles of these men because of her weak body.

Zhang Di stood up with the help of a small eunuch, coughing and ordering, "You let her go." ”

All the guards were stunned when they heard this, and Concubine Zhu was also stunned, and everyone's eyes were all directed at him, especially the eyes of Concubine Zhu, who was gagged, were the sharpest.

"Get out of the way." Zhang Di waved his hand, and the guards had to retreat to both sides.

Concubine Zhu collapsed to the ground, panting as she watched him approach step by step.

"No matter how you say it, she is the biological mother of the first emperor, how can she be humiliated." Zhang Di glanced at her, and then said to the guards: "Everyone go out, and I will say a few words to Concubine Zhu alone." ”

"Neiguan Zhang, I'm afraid it's inappropriate." The chief of the guard said, "This woman is very fierce, and if she is against you again, then we will not be able to explain it to the officials." ”

Zhang Di's eyes widened and he said, "Just a woman, I can't handle it?" ”

"But I ...... just now"

"I was careless just now." Zhang Di waved his hand and said, "Go quickly, and take the two of them out by the way." ”

As he spoke, he pointed to the two maids in the corner.

The chief of the guard had no choice but to answer, waved his hand and led everyone to retreat outside the main hall.

Concubine Zhu's clothes were messy, and her delicate makeup had been spent. She lay on the ground, panting and looking at Zhang Di, and asked, "What else are you going to do?" ”

Zhang Di came to her, squatted down, and said, "Concubine, didn't you just ask why my official family didn't come?" Originally, the official family was going to come to see you, but when it was time to leave, he regretted it. ”

"Humph! He is a thief with a weak heart, so naturally he doesn't dare to come to see me! Concubine Zhu said arrogantly.

Zhang Di didn't answer her words, but paused and said, "The official family has less decisiveness. Concubine, the official family has always felt sorry in their hearts. Therefore, he does not resent you, nor does he resent King Jane. ”

"Humph! I am a man to die, and you can do whatever you want. Concubine Zhu was very disdainful.

"There's one more thing I want to tell you." Zhang Di said: "The official family personally promised that they would not take King Jian's life. ”

Concubine Zhu's eyes lit up, but she didn't say anything.

Zhang Di continued: "When I came, the official family said to me, in terms of intimacy, this throne should belong to King Jian. It's just that the courtiers are not satisfied, and the Empress Dowager Xiang doesn't want to see the concubine and your two sons become emperors one after another, which makes the official family benefit from the fisherman. The official said that this was not his intention, but the battle for the throne has always been bloody and cruel, and it is also a helpless thing. ”

"You don't have to pretend here!" Concubine Zhu asked: "If he Zhao Ji is really sorry, he should abdicate and make way for Xian and help my son to be the emperor." ”

Zhang Di shook his head and said, "When the first emperor died, it was Zeng Bu who contacted the ministers of the DPRK and China to advocate for the official family to ascend the throne. Therefore, even if the official family himself wants to abdicate, the ministers will never agree, let alone turn their heads to support King Jian. ”

Concubine Zhu was stunned and asked, "Why is this?" ”

"King Jian misbehaves, and he has a notoriety as a 'dragon in flowers' among the people." Zhang Di explained: "He searched everywhere for beautiful women to satisfy his selfish desires. The slightest dissatisfaction with the women would be tortured and humiliated by him. How did such a person become an emperor? ”

Concubine Zhu's body trembled slightly, and she couldn't say a word.

Zhang Di also sighed softly and said, "The official family knows that the concubine is your beloved son so that you will do such a thing." The official also said that he was very envious of King Jian. Because his own mother died very young. He had never tasted the love of his parents. ”

Concubine Zhu couldn't bear it anymore, and with a "wow" sound, she fell to the ground and cried.

Looking at Concubine Zhu, who was crying bitterly, Zhang Di also had mixed feelings. But at this moment, he had nothing to say, and there was no need to say more.

He stood up and walked out of the dormitory.

Almost at the same time, Zhao Ji was sitting in front of the interrogation table in Dali Temple Prison, a small oil lamp flickering and jumping, emitting a flickering light. Sitting opposite him was the decadent King Jian, Zhao Yi.

Zhao seemed to be sitting on a chair, his hands and feet chained. He kept his head down, his long hair covering his face, which was no longer handsome.

The prison of Dali Temple was cold and damp, and Shaoqing put on a fluffy coat for Zhao Ji.

At this time, there were only two people in this small and cramped room, Zhao Bi and Zhao Ji.

"Last night, your mother, Concubine Zhu, set fire to Zichen Palace, do you know about this?" Zhao Ji said gloomily.

Zhao Ru said coldly: "It must be that the mother concubine knows that the official family is also in the palace." ”

Zhao Ji showed a smile and said, "Yes, I am indeed in the hall." ”

Zhao Yi raised his head and glanced at Zhao Ji, then shook his head and sighed and said, "It's a pity that you won't die." ”

"I was rescued." Zhao Ji leaned forward and said, "Do you want to know who saved me?" ”

"Could it be Mo Yunxiao?"

"Yes, it's Mo Yunxiao." Zhao Ji replied.

Zhao's facial muscles twitched slightly, and he stalked his neck and said, "Mo Yunxiao is a folk girl, how can she enter the palace?" Even if you accept her as a concubine, you will never appear in the Zichen Palace. ”

"I invited her." Zhao Ji said: "I asked her to disguise herself as a palace maid and mixed in. ”

Zhao's flabby facial muscles tensed instantly. He let out a long breath and said, "You are the Ninth Five-Year Honor, and you can get all the beauties in the world, but why do you always miss Mo Yunxiao?" ”

"Aren't you obsessed with Mo Yunxiao?" Zhao Ji asked rhetorically.

"Humph! I'm different from you. Zhao Ru's eyes widened and said, "My true feelings for Mo Yunxiao." And you're just hungry! ”

Zhao Ji couldn't help laughing. It's the smile that every winner will have.

"Do you have a true love for the dragon in the flower?" Zhao Ji said teasingly: "You are extremely poor and extravagant, and you are extravagant, I don't know how many women have been humiliated by you to the point of madness." Are you still so shameless to say the truth you have paid? Only you Zhao seems to be the last person in the world to say this! ”

"It's because I'm in the midst of the flowers that I understand your mind!" Zhao seemed to be not to be outdone, and shouted: "You Zhao Ji and I are just goods all the way, do you remember what Zhang Duan said about you?" Duan Wang is frivolous, he can't rule the world! How can you be worthy of Mo Yunxiao as a frivolous person! ”

Zhao Ji slapped the table, stood up and stared at Zhao with a pair of angry eyes. Zhao seemed to meet his gaze as well, and said coldly: "If you have the ability, you will kill me." But you'll never get Mo Yunxiao! ”

Zhao Ji suppressed the anger in his heart, sat down again, and said, "If you say this, I can't kill you." I want you to see with your own eyes how I welcomed Mo Yunxiao into the palace with the gift of a concubine. ”

"Humph! Naturally, you can force her into the palace. Zhao seemed to shake his head disdainfully, and said, "But do you know that the most comfortable days for Mo Yunxiao are the days with me in the palace, and they will never be the days in the palace." ”

Zhao Ji said slowly: "She was deceived by you, so she fell in love with you like that and relied on you." But you should also know that you are not a person worthy of her dependence and affection. That's why she decided to leave. She left you, not because you became a prisoner, but because you never really took pity on her. ”

Before Zhao Ji's words fell, Zhao seemed to have roared: "Why do you say that!" ”

"On that day at the banquet, you made fun of her, and you made her ugly!" As soon as Zhao Ji said this, Zhao seemed to be silent.

"Just because you are arrogant and extravagant, show mercy everywhere, just because you are unkind and unjust, and treat others like mustard!" Zhao Ji squinted at him and asked, "Aren't these enough?" ”

Zhao seemed to be silent for a long time, and asked faintly: "For her, can you abandon the world like a piece of paper and live that indisputable cloth life with the world?" ”

Zhao Ji shook his head and said, "I can't." ”

Zhao seemed to sneer and said, "But I can." Just by virtue of this, I love Mo Yunxiao more than you. ”

"But you're still taking risks."

"Yes, but I'm not for the throne, but to tell her that I can do anything for her!"

Zhao seemed to be glaring, and his face was distorted to the point of hideous and terrifying.

Zhao Ji looked at him for a long time before he said slowly: "This is the difference between you and me." You never ask if what you do is what she wants. You are always self-righteous and obstinate. ”

Zhao Ji shrugged his shoulders and stood up. This is what it means to end this conversation. But before leaving, he still said one more thing: "I won't give up the world for her, it's not that I don't love her enough, but I know that as the Son of Heaven, I should shoulder all the people." ”

"Zhao Ji! Don't be arrogant! Zhao shouted hysterically, the chains on his body clanging from struggle.

Zhao Ji ignored him and turned around and left. He walked to the door and stopped again, turned his head sideways and asked, "Your mother concubine burned the Zichen Hall for you, don't you just ask?" ”

"I knew she was going to die." Zhao seemed to say.

Zhao Ji was silent for a while, and said, "I asked Zhang Di to send her a white practice." With that, he pushed the door open and went out.

Zhao Ji walked in the long corridor of Dali Temple Prison, and he could vaguely hear Zhao's desperate cry.