Chapter 345 Why don’t we take advantage of the situation?

The palace maid soon arrived outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

However, when Zhang Chengyan heard that it was someone from Lanxin Pavilion who wanted to see him, he didn't even raise his eyelids. He just waved his hand coldly, signaling her to leave.

As an emperor, he did not need to explain to these beauties why he had confined the two Turkic beauties. They just had to obey his orders.

Bai Wutong, who was standing by, saw it all and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Suddenly, Zhang Chengyan turned his head, looked straight at her, and asked, "Wutong, have you heard anything about what happened outside the palace recently?"

Bai Wutong was not panicked when she heard this. She had made all the mental preparations since she decided to spread the news outside! Moreover, the tail has been cleaned up and there is no chance that Zhang Chengyan will find out.

Today, she is no longer in the situation where she had no one to help her like when she first entered the palace.

Ever since her Yunhe became the crown prince and the eldest princess came into being, the available manpower almost occupied half of the entire palace!

Bai Wutong still maintained an innocent look on her face, her eyes lively, "Your Majesty, what happened outside the palace? I live deep in the harem and know very little about the outside world."

Zhang Chengyan frowned slightly. "It's now widely rumored outside the palace that I indulged in the gentleness of two Turkish beauties and was extremely licentious. People even made up a ballad and it was sung in the streets. I admit that I was inappropriate during the morning court session and did favor the Turkish beauties, but in just one day, the news spread like wildfire. The ballad was made up. From the white-haired old man to the babbling child, everyone knows it. Don't you think this is strange?"

Zhang Chengyan suspected that this news might be related to Bai Wutong.

After all, in his harem, only Bai Wutong is favored.

The arrival of the Turkic beauty undoubtedly took away the favor that should have belonged to her.

Furthermore, Bai Wutong had tried her best to make him favor Duan Chunrou, but was intercepted by these two Turkic beauties. She could not guarantee that she would not feel resentful and do this.

"What?" Bai Wutong's eyes widened, his face full of shock, and he subconsciously covered his mouth with his hands. "Such a rumor is spreading outside the palace? Your Majesty, this is simply nonsense! Although you favored the Turkic beauty, you are definitely not such a licentious and immoral person!"

Zhang Chengyan stared at Bai Wutong's eyes, trying to catch a hint of flaw in her expression.

But all that came into view was those clear eyes, which contained anger and surprise.

The reaction was too real to be fake.

Could it be that this matter really has nothing to do with her?

Bai Wutong bit his lower lip, looking worried. "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. We must come up with a plan to deal with it as soon as possible. Once this rumor spreads, it will be like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins and will be difficult to control. If it is recorded in the history books by the historians, it will cause irreparable damage to your holy name. The most urgent task is to thoroughly investigate the source of the news. Now, only people from the former court and the harem know about this matter."

She paused, "In my opinion, both the court and the harem are suspicious. You have fallen asleep twice in the court, which may have caused dissatisfaction among the ministers. And you are accompanied by the Turkic beauty every night, so the other concubines in the harem will inevitably be jealous."

At this point, Bai Wutong slowly lowered her eyes, her voice slightly choked with sobs, "I think I am tolerant and generous, but facing this matter, I can't help but worry. Your Majesty, you have never been so fond of me, but you are so obsessed with those two Turkic beauties. I feel really bad."

As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes and a crystal teardrop slid down his cheek.

Zhang Chengyan looked at Bai Wutong, whose face was tearful, and his heart softened. He reached out his hand and held her in his arms, patted her on the back, and comforted her softly, "Okay, stop crying. They are beauties sent as tribute by the Turks. I favor them only to appease the Turks and show them to those barbarians. You don't have to take it too seriously."

Hearing this, Bai Wutong suddenly had an idea and raised his head. "Your Majesty, if that's the case, why don't we take advantage of the situation? Announce to the public that you are not obsessed with beauty, but deliberately set up this trap to confuse the Turks and ensure the stability of the border. In this way, we can not only resolve the crisis, but also make the Turks afraid and dare not act rashly. Your Majesty, what do you think of this method? We will immediately send someone to spread this news outside the palace, and it will definitely quell the previous rumors."

After hearing this, Zhang Chengyan's eyes lit up and a look of approval appeared on his face, "Wutong, you are really smart. You can always come up with such a brilliant plan at the critical moment."

Bai Wutong's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a perfect smile, but she knew in her heart that Zhang Chengyan's words were a double entendre.

Maybe he suspected that she had already thought of a solution.

But she still smiled through her tears, as if she was really delighted by the praise. "Your Majesty, I was also inspired by what you said just now, and that’s why I came up with this idea. In the final analysis, it is your wisdom and intelligence that has come up with such a comprehensive plan. I am just adding a little to it."

Bai Wutong's every smile, every move was exactly the same as before.

Zhang Chengyan tried to catch even a hint of unnaturalness in her expression.

But after looking at him for a long time, Bai Wutong in front of him remained calm and composed, his eyes were as clear as water, without any panic or guilt.

If there really was someone with ulterior motives, after hearing such suggestive words, I'm afraid his eyes would have flickered and his behavior would have revealed flaws.

But there was nothing unusual about Bai Wutong's reaction.

Zhang Chengyan's doubts disappeared, and he looked at Bai Wutong with a softer look. This time, his praise came from the bottom of his heart, "Wutong, in this harem, you are the one who understands me the most and is the most considerate."

Bai Wutong leaned into Zhang Chengyan's arms, her voice as gentle as the spring breeze, "Your Majesty, my feelings for you are evident to all. I have never expected to monopolize your favor, but I am really worried about your health. Your Majesty, you have been partying every night, how can your body bear it in the long run? I am full of worries, but I am afraid that if I say something inappropriate, others will misunderstand that I am jealous and trying to monopolize your majesty."

"Okay, I understand your painstaking efforts." Zhang Chengyan loosened his arms and leaned over to pick up Princess Chaoyang. "You will all stay with me for the next few days. From now on, Wutong, you will help me keep an eye on things. This way, you should be able to rest assured, right?"

Hearing this, Bai Wutong's eyes instantly curved into crescents, and she smiled like a flower, saying coquettishly, "Your Majesty, I know that you care about me the most in your heart."

Zhang Chengyan was responding with a smile, but his expression suddenly froze.

In the past, Jin Weige never said such words as Major General.

Wait, could this matter be related to Jin Weige?

If you think about it carefully, if you want to talk about who is most likely to spread the news, besides Bai Wutong, Jin Weige is the biggest suspect.

Zhang Chengyan was well aware of Jin Weige's jealousy, not to mention that she had conflicts with the two Turkic beauties.

Thinking of this, Zhang Chengyan's eyes gradually became deep. It seems that it is necessary to investigate Jin Weige carefully!

Bai Wutong pretended not to know and waved his hand in front of his eyes, looking gentle and kind, "Your Majesty, what are you thinking about? Zhaoyang is going to eat your fingers soon!"