cabinet first lady

Chapter 44
The successor to the throne is - King Yong'an.

Ruan Muyang was struck by lightning, his mind was in chaos.

Zhang Anyi, however, acted as if he hadn't noticed, and said in a low voice as usual: "Only I know about the will, and now I've told Madam. Madam, don't let it out."

"Okay." Ruan Muyang nodded absently, and asked, "Second Lord is going to enter the palace tomorrow morning?"

Zhang Anyi shook his head and said: "The edict has been established, the Holy One is afraid that there will be changes, and everyone will disappear. I will go to the Ministry of Officials tomorrow."

After taking off his official uniform, the majesty on his body seemed to have faded too. The plain long gown was very simple, and it couldn't hide the gentleness soaked in the years on his body, like a piece of rounded jade, exuding With elegant and noble luster.

Watching Zhang Anyi go to wash up, Ruan Muyang sat down beside the bed, his eyes were dim, and he unconsciously clutched the corner of his clothes tightly, his palms were sweating.

There is no room for redemption.

In any case, Xie Zhao cannot be allowed to ascend the throne. If he ascends the throne, it will be even more difficult to deal with in the future.

When Zhang Anyi came back from washing, he saw Ruan Muyang sitting beside the bed in a daze, a trace of complexity flashed in his gentle eyes, which was fleeting.

"Aren't you sleepy, madam?" He walked up to her and looked down at her.

How could Ruan Muyang sleep at this time?

She hid the emotion in her eyes and replied, "I slept for a while during the day, and I'm not sleepy now."

His chin was suddenly lifted by his slender fingers, and he could clearly feel the thin calluses on his fingertips rubbing lightly. When he met his gaze, Ruan Muyang was a little startled, and looked at him for no reason.

"Madam seems to have something on her mind? A little uneasy."

Zhang Anyi's tone seemed to be testing.

"It's just because I was a little surprised by what the second master said before, after all, this is not an ordinary thing." Ruan Muyang replied with a smile.

"That's good." Zhang Anyi leaned down slowly and said, "Madam, if you have any difficulties, you can tell me."

explain?How to say?
Tell him that she doesn't want Xie Zhao to ascend the throne?

What if he doesn't agree?That way she also exposed herself.

If he agreed, wouldn't he be forced to watch the changes quietly, or even sit back and watch the tigers fight, get involved in this fight and do something rebellious?
Ruan Muyang smiled softly: "What can be difficult for me?" She looked away, not noticing the flash of emotion in Zhang Anyi's eyes.

"That's good." Zhang Anyi turned her turned face back, raised her chin higher, made a posture that catered to him, and then kissed her lips.

His kiss was more intense than usual, and it only took a moment for the preoccupied Ruan Muyang to become confused, and his lips and teeth blended together.

He didn't even give her a break to speak, every time when he breathed, Ruan Muyang wanted to speak, but the next moment he kissed his lips again, crushing all the words she wanted to say, and finally turned into her soft and delicate voice.

Her body was obviously hot, but Ruan Muyang felt a coolness coming from nowhere, which made her shiver, and couldn't help but move closer to him, closer to the heat source.

He propped up his upper body, looked down at Ruan Muyang's flushed face, water in his eyes, and lips kissed brightly, his eyes became darker, and there were flames hidden in his deep eyes. "Ma'am." He called her in a low voice.

Outside the door, the death knell in the imperial city had already entered the countdown. Many people were doomed to sleepless nights, but in the room, Zhang Anyi led Ruan Muyang to spend the whole night in an extremely lingering relationship, and they would not rest until dawn.

Ruan Muyang originally thought that he would not be able to sleep that night, but Zhang Anyi seemed to have noticed it, and finally made her fall asleep from torment.

After a whole night of tossing, Ruan Muyang should have slept until noon, but because he was always preoccupied, he woke up at Chen Shi.

When she got up, Zhang Anyi was no longer there.

No one came in to bother her.Ruan Muyang found himself refreshed, guessing that Zhang Anyi cleaned up for her after she fell asleep.

He obviously only came back in the middle of the night last night, and he tossed her until dawn. When she woke up, he had already gone to the official department, how many hours did he sleep?How much energy does this man have?It seems that I will not be tired.

After putting on the clothes, Ruan Muyang called out Dian Cui and Fang Fang.

Ruan Muyang woke up so late, plus Zhang Anyi gave orders this morning, Diancui and Fangang certainly knew that they probably had a lot of trouble last night.When they came in, they smelled an ambiguous smell, and their faces turned even redder.

Seeing the appearance of the two of them, Ruan Muyang also blushed. "You two are not too young, it's time to get married." She joked.

"What did Madam say!" Dian Cui blushed.

Ruan Muyang suddenly remembered that he got up late today and didn't go to pay his respects to Mrs. Li, so he immediately asked Fang Fang, "Did you send someone from Da Furen?"

Mrs. Li was already dissatisfied with her, but now her face will turn pale with anger.

Fang Fang shook his head and said, "Second Master sent someone to say hello to the Da Furen in the morning, saying that Madam is not feeling well."

Zhang Anyi's thoughtfulness made Ruan Muyang very useful.

After washing up, she asked Diancui to call Hanshi, and Fang Fang stood guard at the door, then she sat in front of the desk and picked up a pen with a dignified expression.

When the cold food arrived, Ruan Muyang had already put the written things into an envelope and sealed it up.

"Han Shi, run for me and don't let anyone find out." Ruan Muyang suppressed the tension in his heart, handed the envelope to him, and said in a solemn voice, "Send it to Luo Mansion, first find the butler , and then ask the butler to take you to see Master Luo. Remember, you must deliver it to Master Luo yourself."

Han Shi was stunned, and asked uncertainly: "Send it to Lord Luo? Will Lord Luo meet me?"

Ruan Muyang nodded and said, "When you see the housekeeper, tell me that I asked you to come, and the housekeeper will definitely take you to see Master Luo."

Seeing Ruan Muyang's serious expression, and his instructions were very solemn, Han Shi vaguely guessed that it might not be an ordinary thing, and immediately became serious.

"Don't let anyone find out, especially the people of the second master." Ruan Muyang continued worryingly, "If people find out, you can say that you went to Ruan Mansion to give things to my sister-in-law for me. After you go to Luo Mansion, you Go to the Ruan Mansion again." She pointed to the gadgets that she had wrapped in enamel and gave to her nephew.

Han Shi felt as if he had been entrusted with a heavy responsibility, and said with a serious expression: "Okay, Ma'am, don't worry."

No matter how solemn he was, he would never have imagined that what he was holding in his hand was a letter related to the imperial edict, the candidate for the new emperor, and the entire history of Guanghua.

After Han Shi left, Ruan Muyang's nervous mood never calmed down, and he waited restlessly for him to come back.

Fortunately, she knew about the edict from Zhang Anyi, so she was able to prepare in advance, and there was still room for reversal before the edict was made public.She believed that Luo Jie might be more reluctant than she was to have Xie Zhao succeed to the throne, because once Xie Zhao succeeded, he would definitely die, so he would definitely try his best to reverse it.

Although King Yong'an and Xu Hou are now in sight of victory, they may not know it themselves and are still living in anxiety, while Luo Jie has an extra card in his hand because of her passing the news.

I just hope that he can play this card well.

While Ruan Muyang was waiting for Hanshi to come back, someone from Chuanyun Courtyard came.

It was Fusheng who came with the Hu family and Hu Yunxi.

It has been almost half a month since Hu Yunxi joined the Zhang family. He is very thoughtful and able to behave, which is very popular with the old lady and the Ji family.

"Second sister-in-law, I heard that you are unwell, so let me come and see." Hu Yunxi said.

Ruan Muyang was inexplicably given a "discomfort", feeling a little helpless in his heart and a little hot on his face. "Fourth brother and sister, sit down quickly. I'm fine, but I was a little dizzy when I woke up this morning."

Seeing Ruan Muyang's unconcealable ruddy complexion, Hu Yunxi, who was a new wife, quickly understood and blushed.

Ruan Muyang was also a little embarrassed, and scolded Zhang Anyi severely in his heart.

In fact, this is the scene at Tanfengyuan this morning.

Tanfengyuan is the courtyard of Zhang Anyu.

Hu Yunxi, who has been married to the Zhang family for almost half a month, still doesn't know much about the situation of the Zhang family. She hasn't visited the sisters-in-law specifically, and she plans to walk around one by one in the past two days, so she asked Zhang Anyu for her opinion.

When mentioning several sister-in-laws, Zhang Anyu's eyes flashed a trace of unnaturalness that no one noticed, and then with a lazy smile on his face, he judged one by one: "My sister-in-laws are not fuel-efficient. My sister-in-law is too worried about gains and losses. , is as short-sighted as my elder brother, and got into the eyes of money."

Zhang Anyu seems to have restrained herself a lot after getting married, but she still hasn't changed in her heart. She doesn't think it's a bad thing to say about her elder brother and sister-in-law. It's a big deal, but if you get confused, it can kill your anger, and it's very unpleasant, as for the second sister-in-law—"

At this time, Fusheng interjected: "Ma'am, the Second Young Madam is all right. Not only does she have a good appearance, but she also has a good temper and is friendly to others."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Anyu kicked him over: "Would you like to take you to Chuanyun Academy? Virtue!"

Fu Sheng smiled embarrassingly, and said to Hu Yunxi: "Our fourth young master has some misunderstandings about the second young lady."

Zhang Anyu was so angry that her eyebrows were raised, and it was difficult to explain, she just felt that the dignified fourth young master of the Zhang family was so useless to be so angry.He walked up to Fusheng and gave another kick, and said, "Get up! Does the second sister-in-law look good on the thing with the elbow turned outward?"

Fusheng smiled "hehe", looked at Hu Yunxi and said, "Of course our wife looks the best."

Zhang Anyu snorted coldly.After being misinterpreted by Fu Sheng, he became uncomfortable.

Hu Yunxi blushed, secretly glanced at Zhang Anyu, then looked away and said, "Then I'll go to Chuanyun Courtyard to see my second sister-in-law today."

Zhang Anyu wanted to say something, but seemed to hold back in the end.He looked at Fu Sheng, who was watching him tremblingly, and said impatiently: "You are familiar with Chuanyun Courtyard, you go with Madam."

Ever since, Hu Yunxi brought Fusheng here.

After serving tea to the enamel, Ruan Muyang looked at Hu Yunxi and saw that although she was young, she was kind-hearted and well-mannered. Bullying by the demon king in chaos.

But this is a matter between the husband and wife, and it is not easy for her to ask or interfere.

"I heard that the second sister-in-law's knee is not good, and it hurts in winter. My grandfather used to be like this. He found many doctors, and finally gave it to a wandering doctor. I specially asked for a prescription." Hu Yunxi took out the prescription, Said, "Winter disease is treated in summer, although it is hot, but the second sister-in-law should pay attention to her legs, it is best not to blow the wind, and soak her feet in hot water at night."

This kind of prescription is more sincere than other gifts and jewelry. Ruan Muyang is very useful, so he asked Fang Fang to accept it and said: "Thank you for your trouble, fourth brother and sister. You just married in Zhang's house and are not familiar with it. If you encounter any difficulties, or If you have any questions, you can ask me."

"Then I will trouble the second sister-in-law."

Hu Yunxi only sat in the Chuanyun courtyard for a while and wanted to leave, while Ruan Muyang pretended to be busy and was waiting for Hanshi to come back, a little absent-minded, so he didn't force her to stay.

After she and Fu Sheng left, Dian Cui said: "The Fourth Young Madam is really a kind person."

Ruan Muyang nodded deeply.In fact, it is not only kindness, but also a kind heart. Maybe Zhang Anyu will become motivated because of Hu Yunxi after she gets married.

Zhang Anyi is now alone in the court, without even a relative to help him. If Zhang Anyu recovers and enters the court, maybe he can also be a support for Zhang Anyi.

Wait and see.

After Ruan Muyang waited restlessly for an hour and a half, Han Shi finally came back.

"How?" She shivered nervously.

Han Shi said: "The little one has seen Lord Luo, and Lord Luo reassured Madam."

"Okay, go down, don't tell anyone about going out today." Ruan Muyang urged.

"Yes."

Even with Luo Jie's guarantee, Ruan Muyang still couldn't feel completely at ease. After all, the edict had been issued, which showed that Emperor Wu had made up his mind, and if he wanted to turn things around, what he had to do would be treasonous things.

Such a thing is extremely dangerous.

In the afternoon, just after noon, Zhang Anyi came back early.

"Second Master came back so early, the officials are relatively free today?" Ruan Muyang had something on his mind, always felt that Zhang Anyi couldn't hide it from his eyes, so he was very afraid of being with him, afraid of being seen out by him.

Now everyone is staring at Zhang Anyi's movements, when he will enter the palace and when he will leave the palace.Last night he came back later than usual, I am afraid that the prince and the important officials of King Yong'an knew about it, and also guessed that the last edict was almost issued.Today he went to the Ministry of Officials, and naturally people from both sides kept inquiring.

How can anyone care about government affairs?
Zhang Anyi took off his official uniform, changed into a normal uniform, looked at Ruan Muyang for a while, and asked teasingly, "Madam's health is better?"

Thinking of Hu Yunxi's gaze in the morning, Ruan Muyang felt hot on his face: "It's much better."

"In the next few days, I will stay at home with my wife." Zhang Anyi said with a smile.He looked very relaxed in his normal clothes, with a gentle smile on his face, as if he was really happy that he was no longer burdened by tedious government affairs.

"Don't you need to go to the Ministry of Officials?" Ruan Muyang asked.

She was glad that Han Shi was sent to deliver the letter to Luo Jie in the morning, if it was delayed, it would be very difficult to do these things under Zhang Anyi's nose.

Zhang Anyi nodded, lowered his voice and said cryptically: "It's only been a few days. The prince and King Yong'an's people acted separately. The court seemed to be calm but actually it was chaotic. I met Yue Zhang today and let him stay at home. "

The struggle between the crown prince and King Yong'an has reached the most critical moment. Either you die or I die. Those who remain neutral will naturally stay at home and stay out of it.

Next, there is only waiting.

However, at the end of the day, people from the Zhang family came.It wasn't any minister, nor did he come to look for Zhang Anyi, but Ruan Muyang.

It was the young Eunuch Gao next to Concubine Ruan who came: "Concubine Ruan said that she has not seen Mrs. Zhang for a long time, and she would like to invite Mrs. Zhang to Yuxiu Palace to catch up on the old days."

Where is the nostalgia?I'm afraid it was to inquire about the content of the will and trap Ruan Muyang in the palace by the way to restrain Zhang Anyi.

At this time, it is perfect to invite Ruan Muyang into the palace in the name of Concubine Ruan.Logically speaking, Concubine Ruan is Ruan Muyang's aunt, which is very well-behaved.

Zhang Anyi said kindly: "Little Eunuch Gao, Madam has been unwell for the past two days, Concubine Ruan has a noble body, I'm afraid that entering the palace will offend Concubine Ruan."

Eunuch Gao's attitude was even better, and he said with a smile: "What did Mr. Zhang Ge say? Mrs. Zhang is the niece of Concubine Ruan. If she is not healthy, she will go to the palace. There are so many imperial doctors in the palace. Madame take care of yourself." He spoke very politely, but revealed that Ruan Muyang must go.

Zhang Anyi put away his smile.

Little Eunuch Gao only felt a chill, and the smile on his face couldn't hold back.After so many years in the palace, he was still the favorite godson of the eunuch Gao Yan, the supervisor of ceremonies, and the little Eunuch Gao was naturally not a simple person.He lowered his posture and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang Ge, don't embarrass our family. Concubine Ruan invited Mrs. Zhang into the palace, that is to say, homely."

Everyone knows exactly what to say.

The old lady and the old Shangshu all had serious expressions on their faces.

Concubine Ruan summoned Ruan Muyang into the palace, if she didn't go, she would be openly contradicting her.

So in the end it will definitely go.

Ruan Muyang's heart beat extremely fast.She knew that she couldn't hide from those who should come, and it would be nice if she could witness Xie Zhao's failure in Concubine Ruan's palace.She looked at Zhang Anyi.

At this moment, Zhang Anyi also looked at her.The light is behind him, and the light cannot shine in his eyes, making him look bottomless and extremely complicated.

Ruan Muyang gave him a quiet smile, telling him not to worry.

Rather than being afraid, she was more nervous at the moment, and excited about witnessing history soon.

"Little Eunuch Gao is right. I may not have seen Concubine Ruan for a long time." Ruan Muyang said with a smile, "Let me pack up and go into the palace later."

Eunuch Gao breathed a sigh of relief.This would be easy, he wanted to bring Ruan Muyang into the palace no matter what. "Then Madam Zhang, our family is waiting for Madam here." Little Eunuch Gao couldn't rest assured if he didn't see Ruan Muyang get into the carriage and bring him into the palace.

Ruan Muyang hooked his lips: "Okay."

After finishing speaking, she looked at the old Shangshu and the old lady and said, "Grandfather should go back to the house to take care of himself. I will go to the palace for a few days and come back. Don't worry." Her tone was relaxed, as if she was really just going to her aunt's place Live for a few days.

The old Shangshu nodded, looked around at his son and grandson, and finally landed on Zhang Anyu, and said, "An Yu, you and Yun Xi treat little Eunuch Gao well, don't neglect."

Zhang Anyu is always the most unreliable and the most ignorant in the Zhang family.On weekdays, the old lady always treats her as a child, and the business has never had anything to do with him. When his name is called suddenly, he is stunned, a little surprised, and there is still an inexplicable emotion in his heart, like—excitement?Excited?

Fortunately, Hu Yunxi acted steadily and responded quickly, so he answered for him: "Don't worry, grandparents."

Afterwards, she looked at Eunuch Gao and said, "Eunuch Gao, please come face to face."

"This is the fourth lady, right?" Little Eunuch Gao looked at Hu Yunxi and said, "As expected of the younger sister of the new champion, Zhang Laoshangshu has another good grandson-in-law."

"Little Eunuch Gao won the prize, please come inside." Hu Yunxi said.

Zhang Anyu looked at Hu Yunxi, and walked in with her.

But Wang, who is the granddaughter-in-law of Zhang's parents, was left out in the cold, which was very embarrassing.She didn't expect that besides Ruan Muyang, there was Hu Yunxi, who was also difficult to deal with.

After Ruan Muyang and Zhang Anyi returned to Chuanyun Courtyard together, he asked Diancui Fanglan to pack up his things.

This time she is still planning to bring more stable enamel with her.

After giving the order, she looked at Zhang Anyi who was actually a bit cold despite his gentle appearance on the surface, smiled and said, "Second Master, don't worry, at most Concubine Ruan is just inquiring with me, I'll just If she doesn't know, she can't do anything about me."

"She still wants to use you to restrain me." Zhang Anyi looked at her deeply, with a firm tone.

Ruan Muyang replied with a gentle smile, with a dignified and calm tone: "Second Lord, don't be restrained by them, don't worry, I will take good care of myself."

She didn't know that her unruffled appearance in the face of danger, in turn, made Zhang Anyi feel at ease, which made people feel sorry for her.

Zhang Anyi held her in his arms: "If the situation is wrong, you can tell Concubine Ruan the content of the will."

Afterwards, he kissed the top of her hair again and said, "I will pick you up, don't be impulsive."

Ruan Muyang's eyelashes twitched, he didn't understand the meaning of unreasonable persuasion in his words, but was thinking about other things. "Okay." In any case, she would not say it.

After packing up his things, Ruan Muyang and Zhang Anyi came to the front hall together.

Little Eunuch Gao smiled happily: "Madam Zhang, shall we go?"

"it is good."

Zhang Anyi sent Ruan Muyang to the carriage, and then showed a deep smile to Little Eunuch Gao: "Mu Yang is in the palace and I need to trouble Eunuch Gao to take care of him." He took out a purse from his sleeve, and gave him a meaningful look.

Little Eunuch Gao weighed the heavy purse in his hand and stuffed it into his sleeve.How could he not understand what Zhang Anyi meant?
What he meant was that if King Yong'an was defeated, he might be able to save his life.

Little Eunuch Gao naturally wanted to leave a way out for himself, and smiled more politely: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang Ge, our family will definitely take good care of Mrs. Zhang."

With the sound of wheels, Ruan Muyang entered the palace again.

The difference from the last time was that this time both the eunuchs and maids in the palace hurried with their heads down, and the tense and solemn atmosphere seemed to be a precursor to something big.

Ruan Muyang was directly taken to the main hall of Yuxiu Palace.

"Ma'am, Mrs. Zhang is here."

Since Empress Xiaojing Bintian, although Concubine Ruan has not won the posthumous position, she has been in command of the Six Palaces, no different from the empress.Compared with that year when Ruan Muyang entered the palace, the current Concubine Ruan not only has not lost her splendor, but has become more and more dignified, already possessing the majesty of a queen.

"give a seat"

"Thank you, Concubine Ruan."

Everyone knows why Ruan Muyang was recruited into the palace.Seeing her respectful attitude, stable demeanor, no small movements due to nervousness, and a calm look, Concubine Ruan smiled and said: "Why are you so cautious? I am your aunt, and she is so rusty when she walks so little. "In fact, three months ago, the relationship between Concubine Ruan and Ruan Zhongling's cousins ​​was not very good, almost reached a deadlock.

"What did you say, it's a great honor for Mu Yang to have a girl like your mother. It's too late to get close, so how could she be unfamiliar with each other?" Ruan Muyang answered without leaking anything.

Concubine Ruan curled her clear and delicate red lips and said, "What I'm saying is, everyone knows that I am your aunt."

She was implying that many people would think that the Ruan family and Zhang Anyi were on Xie Zhao's side.

Ruan Muyang smiled and said as if he didn't understand the meaning of the words: "Of course the empress is the aunt of the minister's wife."

Concubine Ruan's face froze when she didn't cooperate like this, but it was only for a moment.

She shunned the palace people.

Seeing that all the palace people had gone out and only the two of them were left in the main hall, Ruan Muyang knew that Concubine Ruan was going to get down to business.She still pretended not to understand anything, and drank her tea with her head down.

This look of the old god is still learned from Zhang Anyi, but she only learned the superficial, not as good as him.

"Mu Yang."

Concubine Ruan's voice made her raise her head.

"You are a sensible child. You should know why I recruited you here today." Concubine Ruan's voice gradually stopped being as easy-going as before, with a faintly oppressive aura, "Is this the palace?" Your aunt, Zhao'er is your cousin, and the Ruan family can be said to be the natal family of this palace, and they are closely related. Regarding your father's previous affairs, we can just let it go."

Ruan Muyang didn't dare to make Concubine Ruan anxious.

Now that she's done talking, she can't continue to play dumb anymore.

She put down her teacup, stood up, saluted Concubine Ruan respectfully, and said in a serious and solemn tone: "Madam, the reason why father did this is because he has no ambition, he just wants to keep the whole family and live a peaceful life. But what the empress and King Yong'an asked is too dangerous, and my father is not the one to do such a big thing."

Concubine Ruan didn't speak.

Ruan Muyang continued: "Your Majesty is my wife's aunt after all, and my wife still understands the close relationship. It's just that my wife can't control her husband, so I know what kind of attitude he has, so he didn't say anything to my wife. .”

Concubine Ruan's eyes fell on her face with an aggressive scrutiny. "What you said is true?" Although Ruan Muyang's calm appearance seemed impeccable and flawless, she still didn't quite believe it.

If it was so easy to trust others, she would not be able to sit in her current position.

"Your Majesty, it's absolutely true."

Concubine Ruan was silent for a while, as if she hadn't thought of any other way to find out if what she said was true.She looked at the sky.

The outside of Yuxiu Palace was brightly lit, but it couldn't conceal the tense atmosphere in the entire palace.

"By the way, after you sent someone to deliver the picture of a hundred birds facing a phoenix earlier, Zhao'er sent someone to type it out." Concubine Ruan called the palace servants to hold the jade carving.

This is a very good piece of Ziyu. After being carved by skilled craftsmen, it is even more exquisite. Every bird on it is lifelike.Ruan Muyang said sincerely: "It's so exquisite." All birds facing the phoenix imply not only peace, but also Concubine Ruan's desire to ascend to the post.

Now, she is probably coveting the position of empress dowager.

Concubine Ruan didn't seem to want to let Ruan Muyang out of her sight. After chatting for a while, she asked someone to serve dinner and asked her to accompany her to eat.

It's just that at such a critical time, everyone's mind is on other things, and they don't have much appetite for dinner.

After dinner, the palace servants came to report, and Xie Zhao came.

Ruan Muyang knew that Xie Zhao also came for the content of the will.

"My lord heard that the fourth younger sister has entered the palace, so I came to see it." After greeting Concubine Ruan, Xie Zhao looked at Ruan Muyang.

Obviously he had heard that Concubine Ruan didn't ask anything.

"See Your Majesty."

When she was already so nervous, she, including the prince's faction, was so nervous that she couldn't sit still, but she still looked calm and dignified. Xie Zhao felt that her look was particularly dazzling.

"I have eaten too much, and I need to go outside for a walk to digest food. You cousins ​​may not see each other for a long time, so have a good chat." Concubine Ruan obviously wanted to leave with an excuse, "Come here."

Little Eunuch Gao immediately supported Concubine Ruan to stand up.

Suddenly, only Xie Zhao and Ruan Muyang were left in the main hall.

"Fourth sister really doesn't know anything?" Xie Zhao walked towards Ruan Muyang slowly, his eyes fell on her face, not letting go of any expression on her face.

Ruan Muyang didn't change his expression: "Go back to the lord, the minister's wife really doesn't know anything."

"But why doesn't this king believe it?" After what happened with Cai's mother and son, Xie Zhao knew that Ruan Muyang had a serious heart and hidden deep, so he didn't dare to believe her words easily.

Not wanting him to get too close, Ruan Muyang stepped back a little.

She stepped back, and Xie Zhao moved closer, as if chasing prey.

"Fourth sister, think about it carefully. This king is your cousin. If the matter comes to pass, this king will not treat fourth sister and uncle badly." Xie Zhao smiled wickedly, and blocked Ruan Muyang in a few strides. It became ambiguous, "This king has been coveting the beauty of the fourth sister for a long time, and then he can let the fourth sister enter the harem, and even - the queen."

Ruan Muyang felt ironic.Xie Zhao lied to a woman that he was number one in the world, and even offered her the title of empress. "Then what about Xu Miaolu?" She asked back.

"Xu Miaolu's charm is not as good as that of the fourth younger sister. If the fourth younger sister wants to be in the palace, she will naturally give it to the fourth younger sister." Xie Zhao stretched out his hand, wanting to caress her cheek.In the empty main hall, with the warm yellow candlelight and the ambiguous atmosphere, everything is just right.

But at this time, Ruan Muyang turned his head away, and said with a smile: "I'm afraid the prince also said the same thing as Xu Ge and Xu Miaolu."

Xie Zhao's expression changed.

Ruan Muyang continued: "My lord, I am Zhang Anyi's wife, do you dare to touch me? If you touch my lord, don't even want to know."

"So do you know the content of the will?" Xie Zhao really stopped and asked angrily.

"I don't know." Ruan Muyang answered simply.

Xie Zhao felt that he had been tricked by a woman, his face was dull, and he threatened with murderous intent in his eyes: "Do you really think that this king dare not touch you? Half of this palace is controlled by this king. Zhang Anyi didn't even know he moved you!" As he spoke, his hand stroked her neck, lingering around her throat.

"I made a deal with him. If I can't go back tomorrow evening, he will tell Luo Jie the content of the will." Ruan Muyang didn't seem to feel the threat on his neck at all, and even calmly analyzed for him, "If the name of the lord is written in the will, the lord just needs to sit and wait. Why should my husband get angry and suddenly change? Besides, you may not be able to threaten him with me. Even if you succeed in threatening, think Will there be consequences? What will usher in is bound to be a counterattack."

At this moment, both Xie Zhao and the crown prince are very sensitive to the content of the will. In Ruan Muyang's tone, he heard a glimmer of hope and asked, "So what is the content?"

Seeing that she didn't say anything, he sneered: "Or, this king threatened him with you?"

"I know, I said." Ruan Muyang suddenly changed his tone.

Xie Zhao's eyes lit up.

"The crown prince is the orthodox one. He is the eldest son of Emperor Wu. As for the prince, whose name is dishonest and who intends to usurp the throne, he will surely be the one who fails.

Ruan Muyang spoke these words extremely fluently, almost finishing in one breath.

Realizing that she was intentionally provoking him, with a bad attitude and poking at his sore spot every word, Xie Zhao raised his hand angrily.

In the end he still didn't fight.

"Shut up!"

Xie Zhao has always looked down on the prince because he is weak, incompetent, and indecisive. He thinks he is much better than the prince, except for the words "di" and "long".

Seeing that the palm did not fall, Ruan Muyang heaved a sigh of relief.She had never been so happy.

She raised her head and confronted him, holding back her hatred and killing intent, without showing it.

And the murderous intent in his eyes has not dissipated.

Tensions.

At this moment, a rush of footsteps broke the stalemate.

"My lord." A guard walked in and whispered a few words in Xie Zhao's ear.

Afterwards, Xie Zhao's face changed greatly: "What is he doing here?" After speaking, he took a look at Ruan Muyang and went out with his guards.

Although Ruan Muyang didn't hear anything, judging by Xie Zhao's face, something big might have happened.

Most likely Luo Jie started to act.

As soon as she sat down to calm down, Concubine Ruan came back.Her face was also grim, and she couldn't care less about talking to her, as if she was waiting for news.

Soon, the atmosphere in the palace became even weirder.Because Prime Minister Luo Jie entered the palace, he sued another cabinet minister, Xu Hou, for colluding with Captain Qingche. The evidence is solid!

Originally, Emperor Wu didn't see anyone at this time, but the two most taboo things in his life were colluding with his ministers and making friends with the prince and dignitaries.Xu Hou is intending to mutiny and rebellion!
Therefore, even though he was dying on the hospital bed, Emperor Wu still recruited Luo Jie.

He didn't know that from the moment he decided to bring Luo Jie in, his living time had officially entered the countdown.

"See Your Majesty."

There was a pungent smell of medicine and death in Emperor Wu's bedroom.Luo Jie knelt down in front of the dragon bed, raised his head slightly and glanced at Emperor Wu behind the gauze curtain.

"Luo Aiqing, you said that Xu Hou colluded with Captain Qingche?" Although Emperor Wu tried his best to show the majesty of a generation of kings, but at this moment he could no longer control his body, and his words were weak.

"Return to the emperor, yes." Luo Jie took out the memorial of Xu Hou's collusion in detail, and presented it.

Emperor Wu was already struggling to read the memorial, so he said to Gao Yan, "You can read it for me."

Gao Yan took the memorial tremblingly, and read it one by one.

The more Emperor Wu listened, the more his breathing became short of breath, and he suddenly interrupted Gao Yan and said, "Don't read it anymore. To declare my will, the great scholar of Jianji Palace, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and the young teacher Xu Hou colluded with the side generals, and the intention was wrong. Immediately take it down and take it into custody. The Ministry of Punishment, after the accomplices are found out, they will all be sentenced to death." At this time, Emperor Wu was not as shrewd as before, and all he could think about was Xu Hou's intention to mutiny.

Luo Jie and Gao Yan said in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Jianji Palace University Bachelor, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Xu Hou, a young teacher, former cabinet minister, and first-rank official, just lost in the last days of Emperor Wu's death.

And this is also the last will of Emperor Wu in this life.

After the decree was drawn up, Emperor Wu breathed a sigh of relief.

In the last days, he eradicated another treacherous minister.

Finding that Luo Jie was still waiting beside the dragon bed, Emperor Wu said: "Luo Aiqing, go down, I'm a little tired."

However, Luo Jie, who was standing beside the dragon bed, did not move.

Emperor Wu was puzzled: "Luo Aiqing, you—"

Before he finished speaking, he saw Luo Jie approaching the dragon bed and opened the gauze curtain.

"What is Luo Aiqing going to do?" Emperor Wu was aware of the approaching danger and wanted to call for someone, but suddenly found that there was no one else in the bedroom.

Luo Jie stroked his beard, a meaningful smile appeared on his old face, and said respectfully: "Go back to the emperor, I am going to personally send the emperor to heaven." He picked up the pillow next to him and died. He tightly covered Emperor Wu's face.

Emperor Wu seemed to have returned to the light, using his hands and feet together, struggling violently, and even uttered an indistinct cry for help.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Wu still had the strength to struggle, Luo Jie showed a hideous expression, and pressed the pillow tightly with all his strength.

The entire sleeping hall was extremely quiet, only the sound of Emperor Wu's struggle was so clear and penetrating.At the beginning, Emperor Wu was suspicious and bloodthirsty, and every time he got angry, the people in the court were panicked, but now he was murdered by his ministers but no one rescued him, it was really tragic.

Slowly, Emperor Wu's struggle became smaller.

When the strength to fight against him completely disappeared, Luo Jie heaved a sigh of relief, removed the pillow, looked at Emperor Wu's ferocious expression, and effortlessly pushed away his hand that was tightly clutching his sleeve.

Zhang Mansion, Chuanyun Courtyard.

Zhang Anyi seemed to realize what happened tonight, so he didn't sleep.

Suddenly, there was movement outside the door.

Mo Jian walked in and said, "Second Lord, someone from the palace said that the emperor announced you into the palace."

(End of this chapter)