In the Imperial Palace, most of the courtiers have never been to the imperial study, and the number one person in the empire still has not rested.

At this time, there was only one person sitting on his side, the national teacher Lu Yin.

In this imperial study, according to the convention, the only person who can sit is His Majesty the Emperor, even the prince of the Lingjun Aircraft Department can only stand here.

Lu Yin can be counted as the third person sitting in this imperial study, so who is the second one, that is, the prince who does not learn every day.

At this time, the middle-aged emperor frowned slightly, although he was not sad, but he was definitely not easy.

"National Teacher!"

The middle-aged man turned his head to look at Lu Yin, who was sitting on pins and needles, his eyes were peaceful, and he didn't have the domineering spirit that an emperor should have, "Do you know why I left you behind?"

This question is very sloppy, there is no other answer at all, at this time in the imperial study, except for His Majesty the Emperor, he is alone, not even a eunuch and guard, that can only be trust.

In a situation like this, being alone with the emperor is a courtesy that ordinary ministers don't have at all, but Lu Yin at this time is not easy to answer.

Yes, you'd better be transparent in front of the emperor, that is, let the emperor see through your every thought, so that you won't be in danger, but, who can do that?

Not everyone has the surname Zhao!

"I think His Majesty the Emperor wants to send a secret edict to the old minister, right?"

Lu replied vaguely, before, he had to stand up countless times to show his respect for His Majesty the Emperor, but he was stopped by this emperor countless times, good to you, you may not be comfortable, just because the other party is His Majesty the Emperor.

"Haha!"

The middle-aged man smiled heartily, but there was definitely private goods in it, whether it was bitterness or sorrow, "National teacher, you are now the prince's teacher, and you were also my teacher before, so I trust you." ”

Hearing this, Lu Yin smiled slightly, it was very ugly, he was followed by the deputy commander of the internal guards before, of course, it was the order of the lord in front of him, if this is called trust, who else in the world is he doesn't trust?

"Haha, national teacher, indeed, I sent someone to follow you before, but who of the hundred officials in the court has not been secretly investigated by me? However, the investigation is not suspicion, but conviction. ”

The middle-aged emperor shook his wide cuffs and said a little helplessly: "Alas, I naturally know that there is a Confucian etiquette in this matter, but what can I do? Since the day I ascended the throne, I have been alone, destined to be the enemy of everyone, and I dare not trust anyone, including those sent to investigate your whereabouts. ”

"The old minister is well aware of the hardships of His Majesty the Emperor. ”

At this time, Lu Yin had already stood up, and although he did not kneel down immediately, he still bent at ninety degrees.

I saw the emperor gently stretch out his arm and pointed to the chair behind Lu Yin, "Eh, the national teacher shouldn't always be like this, how many times have you caused me to talk nonsense that night? Sit, sit." ”

That being said, it should be very useful compared to him, although these are private conversations, but it is comforting to look at the loyalty from a close distance, and respect is naturally gratifying, not to mention this elderly imperial teacher.

Lu Yin was ordered to sit down, but his nerves did not dare to relax at all, thinking about it, the name of the emperor was far more capable of intimidating this talisman master of the Six Realms than any advanced cultivation.

At this time, I saw the middle-aged emperor smile slightly and said, "Does the national teacher know, why do I want to say such a secret thing in the court today?

Lu Yin raised his eyebrows slightly, and said softly: "I think, Your Majesty must be trying to expose those who are standing on the side of Ximen Wang." ”

"Haha!"

The Emperor smiled heartily again, as if he was flattered by his excitement.

It is said that the emperor's mind is unpredictable, and even if he guesses, he can't be killed, and Lu Yin seems to have committed a taboo just now.

However, how could Lu Yin be such a brainless person?

In today's court, His Majesty the Emperor thought that all the ministers of the court said words to punish Ximen Wang, although he did not say that he wanted to kill, but he was extremely angry.

With Lu Yin's mind, how could he not guess one or two, so how could he not guess Lu Yin's guess with the emperor's mind?

If Lu Yin is still sluggish at this time, then what is the anger on the body?

"Exactly!"

The Emperor's face was grim, "I just want to see who they stand on when I make my statement." Hmph! What they do in private, they think I don't know? What they do in private, think I don't know? Of course I know, a hundred times clearer than they know!"

As he spoke, he slapped his palm on the bookcase in front of him, "But, even though I know all this, what can I do? I can't kill them all, can I? So, I want to give them a chance to stand up again, and if they are still stubborn, then I will have to open the killing ring." ”

After speaking, he closed his eyes deeply, and his face suddenly became much sader, I don't know if it was true feelings or excellent acting skills.

"National teacher, you are my teacher and the prince's teacher, I trust you, that's why I let you stay by my side tonight, do you know why?"

"I don't know!"

Lu Yin wanted to stand up again, but was organized by the Son of Heaven waving his hand.

"Since it's trust, then I won't hide it from you. Do you know why all the guards are missing tonight? Because they have gone to arrest people, and to arrest those rebellious ministers and thieves who want to connect with each other tonight to inform Ximen Wang!"

"I have left you here, in fact, there is another purpose, that is, to protect me, because I don't even believe in the eunuchs and palace maids around me, these minions have a lowly status, and they can be bought for a few silver, I am afraid!

As he spoke, the emperor's eyes turned red.

A generation of emperors actually admitted that they were afraid, and they also admitted it personally, which can be regarded as having enough courage, and naturally it is really a trust in Lu Yin.

Otherwise, let alone Lu Yin, even if he was a eunuch who had learned some kung fu, he could kill him with one knife at this time.

At this time, Lu Yin slammed on the ground, holding his hands in front of his chest, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, before tonight's work, if someone dares to walk into this imperial study, the old minister will take his life." ”

I saw the middle-aged emperor excitedly walk out of the bookcase, walked quickly to Lu Yin's side, and held Lu Yin up with both hands, "Aiqing, I naturally know, otherwise how could I stay here?"

Emperors rarely tell the truth, but this one is true.

I remember that Emperor Taizu left a will, saying that future generations, once they succeed to the throne, must listen carefully to the subtle sounds outside the palace every day, and once they feel something wrong, they must react immediately.

At the exits of the palace gate, there are more fast horses, and once there is a sudden change, so that you can get out, that is, run!

This is the true state of the emperor.

After a while, the two returned to their positions, and the emperor calmed down for a moment and said softly: "This time, I want to send the crown prince to Wuxian Town with you, because only in this way can there be a reason to bring so many forbidden troops to make Ximen look down on suspicion." I naturally know that there are some dangers in this, but I believe in you, and when the time comes, the forbidden army will be at your disposal. ”

"This ......"

Lu Yin was a little at a loss, and said with a little worry: "Your Majesty, if so many forbidden troops are transferred, then something will happen in the capital, wouldn't it be ......?"

"Don't worry!"

The middle-aged emperor smiled slightly, "I still have the Xiang Army, and the big things are put in the first place, besides, even if it is me...... Haha, the prince isn't in the capital either, is he?"

Thinking about it, the emperor has already thought of all the results, these years, the military power has fallen, almost controlled by the two generals Ximen Wang and An Boyuan, which has naturally caused the emperor to be uneasy, it seems that this operation, the emperor wants to fight.

"Don't worry, I don't think anything major will happen on your side, I believe, I believe that Anbo will not be in trouble with me at this time. ”

It's a good wish, but he believes it.

I don't know how long it took, but I heard a rough voice outside.

"Your Majesty, Cai Zhongliang, the commander of the inner guards, greets Your Majesty, the matter has ended, and there are thirteen ministers waiting for Your Majesty to go to court in the palace. ”

This was naturally the code word that had been said before, and when he heard that the matter was over, the emperor finally exhaled a long breath, but when he heard that there were still thirteen ministers, his eyes suddenly became murderous.

"Well, let them kneel there, and let them wait until tomorrow morning to meet with the other ministers. Cai Dutong sent someone to watch, they can't sleep tonight, even if they kneel to death, they have to continue to kneel for me. ”

"Yes!"

After all the outside had finished speaking, they should go inside, and a moment later, with the sound of neat footsteps, a guard outside the imperial study finally returned to his place.

"National teacher, it's over, let's go back with me, our master and apprentice haven't played chess for a long time, why don't we have another game?"

The so-called king's order is difficult to disobey, although it is late at night at this time, although the emperor uses a questioning tone, but can Lu Yin still say that I am willing to go?

This night, just like this, Lu Yin and His Majesty the Emperor drank tea and chatted and played chess, as if they were a calm mess, but they didn't know that there were thirteen ministers kneeling in pain in the main hall, waiting for them for fear that nothing good would come of it.

The Emperor just wanted to accompany them, to see what would happen to them tonight, to imagine their painful expressions at this time, and how they would behave before they died.

He told Lu Yin that he would return all his fears to them, and that the emperor would never give up if he didn't let these ministers be so frightened that their hearts were broken.

At this time, what Lu Yin imagined was not these, but how he would take Xu Chen on the journey a few days later, which was very dangerous, but fortunately he knew the relationship between Xu Chen and the prince, otherwise, this matter would not be very easy to handle.