The Child Emperor

Donghai King's face was ashen as he paced back and forth in the room, It's over, it's over, it's over.

Sitting in the chair, Mrs Tan followed her husband, and said coldly, Then why are you in a hurry, why don't you just wait quietly and die?

The King of the East Sea stopped and let out a long sigh, Your Majesty's assassination this time is too strange, the Cui Mansion and the Marquis Mansion are surrounded, no one is allowed to enter or leave, and almost all the people around Your Majesty are imprisoned, very soon... very soon It will be our turn.

Why? We have nothing to do with the assassination. Mr. Tan was not particularly sure, and added, It really doesn't matter, right?

The King of the East Sea sighed again, Look, even you can't fully trust me, let alone the two queen mothers in the palace? They are going to be in power again, even if they control the court for only one day, the first thing they do is to attack me, It's called cutting weeds.

Donghai King shuddered and found that Tan was still staring at him, and said angrily: It doesn't matter, of course it doesn't matter, if I... He lowered his voice in time, If I participate in this matter, naturally I have to prepare for it later. Hand, how can you be so helpless like now?

Tan nodded, expressing his belief.

It has nothing to do with your Tan family, right? Donghai King asked.

Since asking the ugly king for help, the Tan family's status has plummeted, and after moving to the East China Sea, it's even more neglected. It's good not to be bullied. Who would come to us to discuss such a big thing?

The King of the East Sea also stared at the Tan family, insisting that she answer directly.

No, as far as I know no, there is no other Tan family in the capital besides me.

It's been three days, and His Majesty hasn't woken up yet. If it were really an emergency, would you be willing to die with me?

What can I do if I don't want to, can I decide this kind of thing? Tan sneered at the request of the East Sea King, Think carefully, this may be an opportunity for you.

The King of Donghai was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly: My princess, you are too simple, this is an opportunity, it is clearly a dead end, something happened to your majesty, the first order in the palace is to pick up the emperor, close the door. The Cui family, even the queen is not allowed to return to the palace, it is clear that they want to uproot the Cui family. No matter what the relationship between the Cui family and me is, everyone in the world thinks that the Cui family is my backer. If the backer falls, who cares about me? ?

I said no.

There's no 'maybe', this time it's ruthless, I can feel the sound of the blade swiping back and forth on my neck. The King of the East Sea shuddered again.

Tan was much calmer than her husband and thought for a while, Then you have to find a way to save yourself.

The King of the East Sea couldn't laugh or cry, Unless Your Majesty wakes up, otherwise, it will be useless to say anything.

You can find the main messenger.

Huh? Donghai King didn't understand what Tan's meant.

Whether you want to uproot the Cui family or get rid of you, the only charge is stabbing, right?

East Sea King nodded.

Find out the main messenger and prove that the Cui family is the victim who was implicated. Isn't the crime on your head all gone?

The assassin was killed on the spot. The main messenger was Yun Mengze's robber. The matter is very clear. What else is there to look for? The key is that the assassination took place in Cui's residence, and the assassin hid with Cui Teng for several months...

The Cui family isn't that stupid, right? After the assassination, they didn't even have any preparations, and the whole family was captured.

That's right! But outsiders don't see it that way, especially the people in the palace. The Queen Mother has always been on guard against the Cui family, and now she has found a ready-made reason. She didn't immediately order the Cui family to be beheaded, which is considered lenient. I, she is also watching out for me, after the Cui family is settled, it will be my turn.

Tan shook his head, Don't think about the Cui family, let's talk about the assassin first...

The assassin is dead! Donghai Wang said angrily.

Tan sighed softly, and the East Sea King immediately turned his anger into a smile, I mean, there's really nothing to investigate on the assassin's side, you don't...you don't know something, right?

What can I know? I've only met Yunmengze's people, there are a lot of strange people, but if they can hide dozens of people in the capital with their own skills, and let one of them get close to the emperor, I don't think so. Believe it.

The King of the East Sea was shocked, I have also met Yunmengze's people, and one of them even served as my guard... You are right, they are not familiar with the capital city, and they are not able to hide so well, so they must find them. people help.

King Donghai thought for a while, then turned and walked towards the door, I have to meet someone.

See who? Mrs. Tan did not allow her husband to do things on his own.

The King of the East Sea stopped, turned around and said with a smile: The people who followed His Majesty to visit Cui Hong were detained in the Cui Mansion, and the others were kept in the Juanhou Mansion, but there was one person who knew a lot about the assassination, but he did not belong to His Majesty's cronies are not in the two houses either, so they should remain free. I'm going to Lian Danchen to join the judicial army.

Can you get out of the house?

Yes, but there will be people in the palace following me. It doesn't matter, let him report to the palace, at least let the queen mother know that I am open-minded.

That being said, the East Sea King was still a little apprehensive when he left the mansion, so he thought of a bunch of excuses in advance.

As soon as he walked to the front yard, a servant came running towards him. He walked in a hurry and panicked. The King of the East Sea was startled, and then his whole body became cold and his feet became weak, and he almost fell to the ground.

Is the emperor dead? Is the queen mother going to start? Can you escape this time?

A series of thoughts popped up in the King of the East Sea.

His Royal Highness, there is a big, an adult asking to see you.

Which lord?

That...that... The servant couldn't answer.

The King of the East Sea was angry and anxious. If it wasn't for the fact that he couldn't lift his legs, he really wanted to kick him hard, One person, or many people?

one person.

The King of the East Sea breathed a sigh of relief, if the palace came to arrest him, he would never send only one person.

Go and invite in.

The servant was ordered to retreat.

King Donghai glanced at the gate, and the two eunuchs in the palace were also looking at him. King Donghai didn't dare to look at each other, so he turned around in a hurry, went into the front hall, wanted to pour a cup of tea, and found that his arms were shaking non-stop.

It didn't take long for the servant to bring the visitor in, and the King of the East Sea breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that it was Qu Zixi who sacrificed to the Imperial College. At the same time, he was still a little puzzled. Dare to enter his own door at this time, this scholar is not small.

Master Qu. King Donghai greeted him with a smile and motioned his servant to bring hot tea.

His Royal Highness the East Sea King. Qu Zixi returned the salute respectfully.

Which gust of wind blows Mr. Qu, please take a seat.

Qu Zixi shook his head, I won't sit down anymore, I'll just ask a few questions and leave right away.

Okay. Donghai King said blankly.

Qu Zixi stared at the East Sea King, The assassination has nothing to do with you.

The King of the East Sea stomped his feet and swore to the sky, If there is any relationship, let me be hit by five thunders right now.

According to rumors in the DPRK, the Empress Dowager Cining will summon Zong Zhengqing Han Chou and Prime Minister Shen Mingzhi tomorrow to discuss the establishment of the reserve.

The King of the East Sea was shocked, Queen Dowager Cining? How is this possible?

This is not important, the key is not to let Han Zongzheng participate in the establishment of the reserve.

Yes, no, His Majesty has always disliked him, even... The King of the East Sea hesitated and decided to reveal a little secret, waved his hand and ordered the servant who came in with the tea to exit, and then whispered: Your Majesty wanted to bring Han Chou back to life. Yifa, I just haven't had time to do it yet. And the matter between Han Chou and the assassination is unclear, I really don't understand what the Queen Mother thinks.

The Empress Dowager Cining lives in the palace, and everything she sees and hears is for the benefit of Han Chou, of course she won't doubt him.

Well, it's also that His Majesty doesn't go back to the palace very often. Some things are hidden too well.

That's why someone has to explain the truth to Empress Dowager Cining. At least let her not trust Han Chou too much.

King Donghai spread his hands, I can't help it. Lord Qu must have seen the eunuch at the door. That's someone from the palace. I can't even go out of my own door, let alone enter the palace to persuade the queen mother.

I know you can't enter the palace. I would like to ask the King of the East Sea to recommend someone who knows the inside story and can enter the palace to meet the Empress Dowager Cining.

The King of Donghai scratched his head, Jing Zhaoyin Judicial joined the army and even Danchen knew a little bit, but he couldn't enter the palace. The others were left in Cui Mansion and Juanhou Mansion, and there was no way to enter the palace.

Among the noble children and Confucian scholars that His Majesty often summons, no one knows the inside story?

The King of the East Sea thought for a while, then shook his head, Your Majesty summoned these people to discuss whether it was the military situation or the governance of the world, which has nothing to do with Han Chou.

Think again. Qu Zixi had already found scholars who were close to the emperor, and only after finding nothing did he come to visit the King of the East Sea.

King Donghai thought for a while, Master Qu also has an opinion on Han Chou?

Qu Zixi said sternly: Now is not the time to test each other. I stayed in Luoyang, and His Majesty let me see some things, so I know that Han Chou must never be in power.

The King of the East Sea was a little reluctant, but now, he couldn't help but hold back, Jing Yao, in order to deal with Han Chou, he was also summoned by His Majesty. The palace, and perhaps the freedom of action, can enter the palace to explain the truth.

Former Central Division Supervisor Jing Yao?

Yes, he was released by His Majesty to do some chores.

Qu Zixi nodded, Anything else?

As far as I know, there is no more. Donghai King leaned closer, Is there any news in the palace?

I know a little about the affairs of the DPRK and China, but I don't know anything about the affairs in the palace. That's it, farewell.

Qu Zixi turned to leave, but the King of the East Sea stopped, Wait, Lian Danchen is investigating an assassin, maybe it's useful, Mr. Qu can go and meet, if possible, let Lian Danchen come to me.

Okay. Qu Zixi left in a hurry, and shouted at the gate of the palace to the two eunuchs who were staring at him: I sacrificed wine to Qu Zixi in the lower imperial prison. I have selfless thoughts, and only fight against the chaotic ministers and thieves. What else do you want to know?

The two eunuchs were startled and shook their heads at the same time.

Qu Zixi strode out the door, although the emperor only showed a little interest, although he had not officially entered the censor's desk, he still felt that he had an obligation and responsibility to deal with Han Chou.

As for the life and death of the emperor, he did not consider it, and his own life and death were irrelevant, no matter what, he would fight to the end.

The King of the East Sea in the hall was very fortunate that a big trouble was transferred to someone else.