Chen Ao returned to the inn, still not understanding what Murong Ao's conspiracy was. Although he could judge that Murong Ao was not a good person like a plug-in, it was impossible to judge what the other party would do now.

Since he couldn't guess, Chen Ao didn't bother to think about it. Qin Lang and Feng Hu successively reported back the progress of the plan, and as soon as Chen Ao got busy, he left Murong Ao's matter behind.

He was busy until late at night, and only after being sure that the people at all points were advancing their plans in an orderly manner did Chen Ao sleep with peace of mind. He wants to nourish his spirits and prepare to enter the palace tomorrow and thank Emperor Zhao Heng. Of course, the real purpose is to try your luck and see if you can find Liang Xiaoya. Although there has been no news about Liang Xiaoya yet, Chen Ao is still at ease.

Although this little girl is a little willful, she has a big temper and is easy to be impulsive. But in essence, she is kind-hearted and affectionate. Chen Ao began to be able to face up to the advantages of these women around him, and he couldn't do his best to protect them!

Early the next morning, Chen Ao packed up and changed into a new official uniform. His official uniform is just a five-rank martial arts, but he has a knighthood, so his status is not low.

Since there was a court meeting today, Chen Ao was not in a hurry to enter the palace. meditated in the house about what he said after seeing Zhao Heng, and it wasn't until it was close to noon that he set off.

When he came to the gate of the Imperial City Palace, Chen Ao knew that the court meeting had not yet dispersed. He had studied history and knew that since the Tang Dynasty, the degree of centralization of feudal dynasties has become more and more serious. Zhao Kuangyin learned the lesson of the division of feudal towns in the late Tang Dynasty, reduced local power, and held all the power in his hands. In this way, the emperor's work became more and more onerous.

Chen Ao thought to himself, judging from this court meeting, Zhao Heng is not a bad emperor. At the very least, he is still more diligent. Moreover, the economy of the Song Dynasty was able to develop so fast, and it was inseparable from these early emperors.

Chen Ao couldn't help but say to himself: "Zhao Heng, Zhao Heng, if you didn't want to embarrass Zhao Ling, I wouldn't have to break into your palace." But don't worry, after Lao Tzu saves people, he will never hurt you. And Lao Tzu will fly away in the future, and he will never cause trouble for you again!"

Just thinking about it, I saw hundreds of civil and military officials wearing various official uniforms walking out of the palace gate. These people have been busy all morning, and they all have a tired look on their faces. The servants waiting at the gate of the palace hurriedly greeted them, took their master and got into the sedan chair, and scattered.

Chen Ao has been hiding in the distance, so as not to meet these people and cause trouble in vain. After the hundred officials were gone, Chen Ao stepped forward and asked the palace guards to pass it on.

After a short time, a little eunuch went out of the palace gate and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please go to Zhilan Garden to meet the driver!"

Chen Ao thought to himself, this Zhilan Garden must be a garden. Seeing Zhao Heng in this kind of place will not be so formal, which is exactly what he likes.

Chen Ao didn't know the path, so he honestly followed the little eunuch. Along the way, Chen Ao peeked at the entrance, and sure enough, he saw that the imperial city was heavily guarded.

The outermost circle is the palace wall, which has nine gates. Everywhere is guarded by the forbidden army, and it is the first checkpoint to enter the imperial city. Inside the palace walls are the barracks of the forbidden army, as well as some other facilities, such as the offices of imperial doctors, craftsmen, honor guards, etc.

According to the news found by Feng Hu and others, the guarding force of this palace wall has 5,000 forbidden troops. These men were the most elite forces in the army, and they held the gates, and no one could easily break them.

There is also a wall inside, and this is the palace. There were various palaces in the city walls, as well as a harem where the emperor lived. The walls of the palace were guarded by the guards and pro-soldiers. These people are not only capable soldiers, but also many martial arts masters.

Chen Ao watched as he walked, and his heart became more and more uneasy. There are only about 30 people in him, no matter how carefully planned and unexpected he is, it is difficult to attack the interior of this palace, and he doesn't know how many lives he will have to pay.

Chen Ao's mood became heavier and heavier, and he was dazed, until the little eunuch shouted twice, and Chen Ao came back to his senses and asked, "Ah...... Ah, what's wrong?"

The little eunuch said: "The front is Zhilan Garden, Master Hou, please come in!"

Chen Ao looked up and saw an arched moon gate in front of the path, with flowers and trees in the door, rockeries and flowing water, and it was indeed a garden. Chen Ao suddenly remembered that he had just been out of his mind for a while, and he couldn't remember the path when he came. The road turns left and right, and it is absolutely impossible for people who are not familiar with the path to find a way out in a short time. And in the palace, I don't know how many such places there are.

Chen Ao felt another shadow in his heart. I thought I had made a very careful plan, but those who had never entered the Imperial City didn't know how big it was. Can his own people find Zhao Ling's hiding place from so many palaces as quickly as possible? Can they withdraw before the forbidden army arrives? For a moment, Chen Ao almost wanted to give up the idea of forcibly breaking into the forbidden palace. But if he didn't break into the palace, how could he save Zhao Ling? Could he expect the emperor to show mercy and spare a person who would pose a threat to his imperial power? I'm afraid this is a bit unrealistic?

Chen Ao thought about his heart and walked into Zhilan Garden. He hadn't been able to see Zhao Heng yet, so he heard Zhao Heng smile and say, "Brother Chen, you're finally here......!"

Chen Ao was startled, and saw a pavilion on the lake in front of him, and Zhao Heng was waving at him by the railing.

Chen Ao hurriedly followed the road, came to the pavilion, and saw Zhao Heng alone. There are a few delicacies on the table, which have been moved. He hurriedly bowed to Zhao Heng. No matter what he thinks in his heart, the posture on this face still needs to be sufficient.

Before Chen Ao could go down, Zhao Heng grabbed his arm and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, you and I have righteous and angry fellowship, so this vulgar ceremony will be exempted!"

Chen Ao said in panic: "Your Majesty has tormented the ministers. In the past, I didn't know the identity of Your Majesty, and I was offended, so please forgive me!"

Zhao Heng furrowed his eyebrows and said, "A few days ago, I didn't want to tell you my true identity, I just didn't want you to be like this." It's rare for me to talk to you like this, and I never want to restrain you with imperial power!"

Chen Ao was silent. He didn't dare to naively think that Zhao Heng could really treat him as a friend. If he knew what he was going to do, it would be strange if Zhao Heng didn't pick his skin!

Zhao Heng sat down and said, "Actually, I have already told you that my original name is Zhao Dechang." I can't believe that you, a scholar, don't know about this, which makes me really funny!haha...... I sat all morning, and I was a little hungry, so I ate first, don't you mind. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come on, come on, sit down and eat together!"

How dare Chen Ao mind Zhao Heng? He cautiously sat down on the opposite side. An extra pair of chopsticks had been added to the table, apparently for him. Chen Ao didn't dare to move his chopsticks casually, just watching Zhao Heng gobble up, he was really hungry.

Zhao Hengsan cleaned up a small bowl of rice in two bites, looked up and saw that Chen Ao hadn't moved, and hurriedly said, "Why don't you eat?" I heard a report that you are here, and I specially added two more dishes!"

He hadn't swallowed the food in his mouth, and his speech was mumbled. Chen Ao smiled dumbly, if he didn't know Zhao Heng's identity, he would never believe that Zhao Heng was the emperor. Although the dishes on the table are exquisite, they are not dragon liver and phoenix marrow. It seems that this emperor is not a cannibal fireworks, and he is no different from ordinary people when he takes off his yellow robe.

Chen Ao had another layer of understanding of Zhao Heng, and picked up chopsticks in his hand. While eating, Zhao Heng asked casually, "I heard that you are going to hold a martial arts party in the capital?"