Chapter 408: Divine Will Is Hard to Guess (Part II)
Chen Ao was secretly happy when he heard that Zhao Heng actually let him drink tea, which showed that Zhao Heng had begun to lose his anger. As for whether it was because of his good confession attitude and performance, or because of some other reason, Chen Ao didn't have the heart to think about it.
He hurriedly stepped forward and drank the cup of herbal tea, and said with a shy smile after drinking: "Your Majesty, Brother Zhao, give me another cup!"
Zhao Heng waved his hand impatiently, motioning for him to pour himself, and said at the same time: "Chen Ao, there are many things you said that I don't even know. Where did you hear all these rumors?"
Chen Ao didn't dare to say Cao Yi, so as not to make Zhao Heng feel that he was very close to Cao Yi. So he had no choice but to say: "Don't hide it, when I was an official in Liangcheng, I met Zhao Ling's master, Ghost Yinfeng. He told me all these things!"
Of course, Feng Conggui would not tell Chen Ao these secrets, but if he pushed this matter to a dead person, even if Zhao Heng wanted to verify it, it would be impossible to find out. Chen Ao secretly rejoiced in his eagerness.
He finally survived a turmoil, and was about to turn around and celebrate with Zhao Ling, but saw Zhao Ling stunned, standing there stunned, as if stupid.
Chen Ao has always been immersed in the joy of escaping, and he didn't notice that the secret he told was tantamount to a thunderbolt to Zhao Ling. He touched Zhao Ling carefully, only to see Zhao Ling looking at him blankly and said, "Chen Ao, what you said...... Is ......it all true? Unexpectedly...... Why didn't you tell me before?"
Chen Ao secretly thought, Zhao Ling, Zhao Ling, how can you be smart and confused for a while, I made up a lie to make His Majesty the Emperor happy, why can't you see it?
Chen Ao had no choice but to say, "This ...... It was your master's deathbed confession. He said that if I see you in the future and find that you have ambitions and want the world to be restless, then I will tell you this secret. If you don't have any ambitions, you don't want to stir up the situation, and you don't want to dominate the rivers and lakes, then you should never tell you this secret. ”
These words were thought of by Chen Ao on a whim, mainly for Zhao Heng, that is, he wanted to tell Zhao Heng that Zhao Ling had no ambition and would not pose a threat to his imperial power. Although this lie is not clever, Zhao Heng grew up in the prince's mansion since he was a child, and he has not experienced the deception of the rivers and lakes. And he didn't have a chance to be emperor at all, but the brothers who were ranked ahead of him all died, which fulfilled him. Therefore, Zhao Heng did not even experience any power struggle. For such a person, Chen Ao's words have worked for three years.
Zhao Heng thought to himself, no matter what you say, Feng Conggui is the master who raised Zhao Ling to grow up, called master and apprentice, in fact, it is no different from father and daughter. It is understandable that the wind has this arrangement.
Where did Zhao Heng think that Feng Conggui was the most selfish type of person in the world. All his actions are for himself. The purpose of adopting Su Zhuo and raising Zhao Ling is the same, they are both strange goods. Feng Conggui is like a big-spending businessman, and Su Zhuo and Zhao Ling are his goods. He spent so much effort, naturally he wanted to sell the goods at a good price. Therefore, how could Feng Conggui be so kind and explain such a thing as Chen Ao?
Zhao Heng sighed and said, "Zhao Ling, these days, I have placed you here just to find out what you have done over the years. ”
Chen Ao's heart jumped, and he was a little worried. After all, Zhao Heng is the king of a country, if he really wants to find out one thing, he really doesn't need to make much effort. I don't know what Zhao Heng has found, will there be any bad words reaching his ears.
Zhao Heng said again: "I know that you have done some illegal things over the years. But this is also because you have been undisciplined since you were a child, and you have been contaminated with bad habits along with those people of three religions and nine streams on the rivers and lakes, no wonder you ......"
Hearing him say this, Chen Ao also relieved himself. Since Zhao Heng set such a tone for what Zhao Ling did, it shows that what Zhao Ling has done over the years has not touched Zhao Heng's bottom line. It's no wonder that Zhao Ling doesn't know his life experience, where would he whimsically want to go against the king?
Zhao Heng continued: "Liu Dongquan said a lot of alarmist things to me, judging from today's events, he may have bad intentions, so he will try his best to encourage me to do some extreme things. Zhao Ling, after all, you and I are relatives, how can I listen to the words of outsiders? I think that Brother Dezhao treated us brothers very well back then, but I can't imagine that I can still see his only descendant now. It's even more unlikely that I'll hurt you......"
These words are very emotional, which shows that Zhao Heng has a lot of feelings for his relatives. Chen Ao couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, since that's the case, why do you want to keep Zhao Ling still here?"
Zhao Heng couldn't help but snort heavily, and said in a deep voice: "Her identity is sensitive after all, if it spreads, it will hurt her." I just didn't think about what to do, so I didn't tell you the truth. Hmph! I can't imagine that you are so bold as to do such a rebellious thing! Fortunately, you didn't succeed, if you really make some trouble, wouldn't it force Zhao Ling and yourself to die?"
Chen Ao also knew the serious consequences of this incident, and said with a dry smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your magnanimity!"
Zhao Heng didn't want to dwell on this matter anymore, and said, "I've thought about it, since you have such a good relationship with Xiaoling, it's up to you to take care of her......"
Chen Ao felt a burst of ecstasy in his heart. He was still nervous, and he didn't know what Zhao Heng meant by playing this play tonight. It is said that accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, and the reason why it is dangerous is because it is difficult to guess the king's mind.
Hearing Zhao Heng say this, Chen Ao felt in his heart that Zhao Heng's heart was too kind, he couldn't help but be kind, and he was righteous, I am afraid that he is the best emperor in history. Chen Ao couldn't help but kneel down, hugged Zhao Heng's legs, and said exaggeratedly: "Your Majesty......!
Zhao Heng snorted twice and said, "Don't be in a hurry to be happy first, I haven't finished talking yet." Xiaoling has a special identity, and living in the palace is the best choice. Since you are going to take care of her, you simply castrate and become an internal servant. So that you can see each other every day, and you can take good care of her!"
Chen Ao's howl of gratitude stuck in his throat, and suddenly turned into a wail. He thought to himself, this was your family's grievance, why did you end up with Lao Tzu? Zhao Heng, Zhao Heng, I owe Lao Tzu treats you as a brother, and you actually want to castrate Lao Tzu? Lao Tzu hasn't enjoyed a life of sexual happiness yet!
"Don't, don't ......" just when Chen Ao didn't know how to plead. Zhao Ling Yingying bowed down and said softly: "Your Majesty, this matter started because of me, and it should not be suffered by others." If Your Majesty wants to punish me, punish me!"
Zhao Heng kept a straight face and didn't speak, Chen Ao had no choice but to go out, grabbed Zhao Ling's hand, and said, "Your Majesty, I want to marry Zhao Ling as my wife!
When Zhao Ling heard this, his face couldn't help but turn red. Ever since she learned about her life experience, she was confused in her head, and listening to Chen Ao's words was even more like drinking spirits.
Zhao Heng observed his words and knew that he didn't need to ask Zhao Ling's mind at all, this was already a sure thing. He said that he was going to castrate Chen Ao, but he was just deliberately scaring him. Zhao Heng couldn't help but slap the table and scolded: "Chen Ao, Chen Ao, what kind of shit luck did you take? You tricked Miss Yunlu into assassinating me, and I actually want to give my niece to you as a wife!"
Chen Ao was overjoyed when he heard this. Zhao Heng's words were clearly going to fulfill the two of them. However, Zhao Heng also seemed to have misunderstood Yun Luxing's assassination because he was bewitched by Chen Ao.
It's no wonder, Zhao Heng couldn't think of any reason for Yun Lu to assassinate him. The only explanation is that Chen Ao said something unpleasant, such as he robbed the people's girls or something, which led to Yunlu's righteous indignation.
Just not knowing how to explain, Yun Lu suddenly said coldly: "You assassinated you because of Chen Ao......?"