Chen Ao knew what Zhao Heng's words meant almost immediately.

After Liu Dongquan was arrested, he was not imprisoned in the prison of the Criminal Department like Murong Ao, Tuoba Jizu and others, waiting for sentencing. Instead, he handed it over to Fang Baishi and locked him in the cell of the Imperial City Division. This incident aroused the criticism of many ministers, and some people felt that Liu Dongquan was colluding with Murong Ao inside and outside, and he should be guilty of the same crime. They just think that there is something greasy in this, maybe the emperor favors Liu Dongquan and wants to secretly let him live.

How did these people know that Zhao Heng would not only not let Liu Dongquan go, but even wanted Liu Dongquan to never be speechless!

Liu Dongquan knew the mystery of Zhao Ling's life experience, and thought that with this merit, he could exchange for glory and wealth. How did he know that he had chosen the wrong person for his wishful thinking. Zhao Heng did not have the black heart and ruthless methods of his father Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi.

Zhao Guangyi was ambitious and could do fratricidal things for the emperor's throne. But Zhao Heng has lived in a comfortable environment since he was a child, and he is less ruthless. And he has never had the idea of becoming an emperor since he was a child. Because Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin had two sons, and he himself had a brother. It stands to reason that no matter how the throne turns, it will not be Zhao Heng's turn. As a result, Zhao Kuangyin died violently in the prime of life, and his two sons Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang also died one after another. Later, his eldest brother Zhao Yuanzuo went crazy, and his second brother Zhao Yuanxi also died of illness, and the throne fell to Zhao Heng's head.

In Zhao Heng's subconscious, he always felt that his throne had fallen from the sky. And what he wants to do is to keep the foundation of his ancestors, as for whether there is a person like Zhao Ling who can threaten his throne, it is not a matter of concern to Zhao Heng.

At the same time, when Zhao Heng was young, Zhao Ling's father, Zhao Dezhao, as his elder brother, was very friendly and took good care of these brothers. Zhao Heng has always remembered this benevolent brother in his heart, how could he harm Zhao Dezhao's only flesh and blood left in this world because of some things chasing after the wind and shadows?

Liu Dongquan miscalculated, and as a result, he lost his life. And Zhao Heng always thought that this secret was found out by Liu Dongquan himself, and few people should know it. Zhao Heng naturally didn't want this matter to spread out, so it was undoubtedly an excuse for some ill-intentioned people to rebel. The mystery of Emperor Taizong's accession to the throne was a sensitive event in itself. Although there have been fewer people talking about it over the years, if Zhao Ling's identity is leaked out, Zhao Heng believes that this will inevitably cause an uproar again.

He himself will definitely not talk nonsense, Chen Ao is bent on marrying Zhao Ling as his wife, and he will not say it. The only thing Zhao Heng was worried about was whether Liu Dongquan told anyone else about it.

But what he didn't expect was that this matter was not found by Liu Dongquan himself at all, but by Liang Gonggong. Liang's father-in-law colluded with Feng Conggui to sneak Zhao Ling out of the palace, and naturally knew this secret very well. Liang Gonggong told this secret in the Shaolin Temple, in order to unite everyone and deal with Chen Ao together.

And Chen Ao learned this secret from Cao Yi. Therefore, Chen Ao knew that there were at least four people who knew about this secret, Cao Yi, Elder Mo, Nangong Jun, and Liu Dongquan. As for whether these people told others about this again, Chen Ao did not know.

He didn't tell Zhao Heng about these situations, which would only add to the twists and turns. Chen Ao agreed, then left the palace and went to the Imperial City Division's cell, but he was secretly planning in his heart.

The guards who led the way in front had already reported in advance, and Fang Baishi knew that Chen Ao had obeyed the emperor's will, so he didn't dare to slack off, and personally greeted him at the door of the cell. Seeing Chen Ao, Fang Baishi arched his hand slightly, and said lightly: "Guiyi Hou is here, if you miss it, forgive your sins!"

Fang Baishi can be regarded as an old minister, and he doesn't need to have much respect for juniors like Chen Ao. His expression was only a tribute to the emperor. Chen Ao didn't care, and said straight to the point: "Lord Fang, Your Majesty asked me to come and see Liu Dongquan, a traitor. ”

Fang Baishi had already guessed, and opened a few prison doors in advance, and at this time he made a gesture of please, and led the way in front. The two entered the cell and descended several flights of steps. Chen Ao could feel that he was now underground, a little damp and cold.

The prison of the Imperial City Division is not large, with only two or three cells. Chen Ao saw at a glance that in a cell directly in front of him, Liu Dongquan was standing against the wall. His hands and feet were chained to all four walls, making it impossible for him to stand up straight or sit down, which can be said to be very uncomfortable.

After two days of torture, Liu Dongquan had long lost his previous arrogance, his eyes were blank, and he looked at the uninvited guest in front of him in a daze, as if he could no longer recognize Chen Aolai.

Chen Ao couldn't help but sigh in his heart, no matter who he was, when he came to such a place and suffered a few heavy punishments, he would become a walking corpse.

He sighed, turned back to Bai Shi and said, "Lord Fang, can you let me stay alone with him for a while?"

Fang Baishi hesitated for a moment, but nodded in agreement. He turned away, turning a corner, but his steps were frozen. It stands to reason that it is impossible to hear what Chen Ao and Liu Dongquan say from here, but Fang Baishi's internal strength is exquisite, and he has already practiced to the point of being deaf and clear. Standing here, he could still hear the movements in his cell clearly.

Fang Baishi was really curious. Liu Dongquan didn't say a word in the past two days, and Fang Baishi didn't know what he had done. Fang Baishi didn't believe that Liu Dongquan would follow someone like Murong Ao to rebel at all. Since it is not a rebellion, there is another reason. And this reason is likely to be related to Chen Ao!

Chen Ao stood alone in the cell, not doubting him, sighed softly, and said, "Liu Dongquan...... Liu Dongquan...... Do you remember me?"

Liu Dongquan stared at Chen Ao for a long time before he recognized it. He opened his mouth, his eyes shot a fierce light, as if he wanted to swallow Chen Aosheng, and as if he wanted to scream. But he didn't have the strength to let out a slight roar.

Chen Ao felt that the person in front of him was both hateful and pitiful, so he turned around and picked up a pot of water in the corner of the wall and sent it to the mouth of Liu Dongquan. Liu Dongquan didn't care that it was the water handed over by the enemy, and drank it greedily with a big mouthful. A pot of cold water poured into his stomach, and Liu Dongquan gasped, as if he had recovered a little energy.

Chen Ao said coldly: "Liu Dongquan, when we met for the first time in Haixian, did you ever think that there would be today?"

Liu Dongquan took a breath, sneered, and said in a hoarse voice: "Hehe, Chen Ao, what are you, are you worthy of playing prestige in front of me?"

Although Chen Ao is a little frivolous, he has experienced so many things, and his personality has gradually become calm. Especially at this time, where does he have the heart to play prestige at Liu Dongquan?

Chen Ao sighed and said, "Liu Dongquan, I'm too lazy to play any prestige. I just think that your experience is worth pondering, and if you do too much injustice, you will kill yourself. You conspire and calculate, and in the end you end up counting yourself in this cell. Why bother?"

Liu Dongquan has a stubborn personality and does not feel that he has done anything wrong at all. He snorted coldly and said, "Win the king and defeat the king!"

Chen Ao shook his head and said, "Liu Dongquan, it seems that you still haven't understood! Ever since you meddled in the affairs of the Salt Gang and wanted to seek benefits, you have already made a mistake. You think you're making a deal with me. Actually, you are bargaining with the emperor! The Salt Gang was originally a taboo in the imperial court, but you used this matter to make a profit, didn't you put yourself on the opposite side of the emperor? And later at the martial arts conference, you actually wanted to cooperate with people like Nangong Jun. Do you think that the emperor will let Nangong Jun control the world's martial arts? You think you are fighting with me, but in fact you are intriguing with today's son. A courtier, actually working against his own leader everywhere, if you don't die, there will be no reason!"

Liu Dongquan was stunned and silent.

Chen Ao sighed and said, "I don't have the time to say more to you, I just want to ask you one word." As long as you answer me honestly, I will make you suffer less!"

Liu Dongquan frowned and sneered: "I am like this, what else can I say to you?"

Chen Ao asked, "I want to know, apart from Cao Yi and Nangong Jun, who else knows that secret? Have you told anyone about it?"