If it weren't for the fact that he had begged her in the past and they had a childhood friendship, he would have dragged her out and beaten her to death, and the secret would have been completely secret.
Who does she think he is?
He is the emperor of Da Chu!
And he was being disrespectful to her... Emperor Jianxi complained in his heart, his eyes moved, and a hint of cunning suddenly flashed across them.
"This isn't good... Although she took your body, she has been my wife for many years. In the eyes of all the officials, she is the mother of Prince Ding and the princess. Treating her like this would be disgraceful to the children, wouldn't it?"
Wei Zhen was furious. "You! Are you talking like a human being?"
After he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly turned cold. Seeing the stern expression on Emperor Jianxi's face, Wei Zhen suddenly came to his senses and softened his voice, "Brother Rui, I... please don't take it personally. I just... haven't considered you emperor yet."
The tone is still as condescending as ever.
After all, she was the Crown Princess appointed by the late emperor.
Emperor Jianxi smiled faintly, "No problem."
But I was thinking in my heart, you don’t treat me as the emperor, but you treat yourself as the queen!
Wei Zhen seemed to have thought of something and breathed a sigh of relief. "Zhen'er knows that Brother Rui won't hold it against Zhen'er. Zhen'er swears that I will treat Brother Rui like a husband and a king to repay his infatuation for Zhen'er."
Emperor Jianxi felt like he was about to vomit out the medicine he had just drunk.
He forced himself to hold back, "How about this, if you agree to take it slow, I will first make you a noble concubine and grant you the right to live in Xuanyang Palace."
Wei Zhen complained, "Why? I don't want to be a concubine! The position of empress is originally mine! Zhao Rui, is this how you show your love for me?"
Emperor Jianxi was good-tempered and soothed, "It's just a temporary solution!"
"Wouldn't it be better if I could find a way to exchange you two and return everything to its original state?"
Wei Zhen compromised. That was all. Zhao Rui was right. It was not easy to depose the queen. That imposter was still Wei Zhen in name. If she was deposed, it would be "Wei Zhen" who would be embarrassed!
"How about this, I will give you another nice title."
Wei Zhen's expression lightened slightly.
"You are... my white moonlight? I will give you..."
Wei Zhen's eyes lit up slightly, and he looked at Emperor Jianxi with a hint of anticipation.
Concubine Bai, Concubine Yue? Both are nice to hear, and most importantly, they show her important position in the emperor's heart.
The next second...
"Let's talk about the word 'C'! Imperial Concubine C', what do you think?"
Wei Zhen: ...
"There is moon and light, what a beautiful word..."
Emperor Jianxi's anger that had been lingering for the entire night finally dissipated.
Wei Zhen suddenly said, "Since we can't depose the empress, then banish that fake one to the cold palace!"
Emperor Jianxi's blood pressure is a little high.
After a while, he said, "Come here, pass on the imperial decree. A disaster has struck recently. The Queen is ordered to stay in Kunning Palace. No one is allowed to enter or leave without my permission!"
Wei Zhen was finally satisfied and bowed to Emperor Jianxi, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"
Emperor Jianxi raised the corners of his lips slightly, but the smile did not reach his eyes.
Prince Ding's Mansion.
"The Emperor appointed that woman as a noble concubine and confined the Empress."
Zhao Xi was playing chess with Hengbi. Hengbi heard this and laughed, "Your Highness, how happy you are!"
Zhao Xi dropped a piece, his face calm and peaceful.
Seeing this, Hengbi asked, "Why is this happening, Your Majesty?"
"fine."
Zhao Xi looked as if he didn't want to talk. Hengbi's lips curled slightly, his eyes sharp, "Your Highness, those who achieve great things must first cut off all emotions and love. Moreover, the Queen has only given Your Highness life, not life. The person who loves you in this world is already dead. If Your Highness wants to ascend to the supreme throne, the first thing you need to do is..." Hengbi pressed down his finger and said crisply, "Wu Xin."
Zhao Xi was startled for a moment, then chuckled, "Sir, you're worrying too much. I'm not feeling any sympathy, but... I haven't found the spiritual child the emperor mentioned for a long time, and I'm just worried about the emperor's health."
Hengbi said quietly, "You don't have to worry about this. I know the life span of the current emperor. It's not time for Long Yu to pass away yet."
Zhao Xi stared at the wall for a long moment, a hint of fear in his dark eyes. He said in a reserved tone, "Sir, you are truly capable!"
Hengbi also understood tacitly, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I have no second thoughts about you. I am here to help Your Highness ascend the throne. To be honest, I also have something to ask for. It is not convenient to tell you the truth now, but I can guarantee that there is no conflict with Your Highness's interests. When Your Highness gets what he wants, I will tell you!"
Zhao Xi nodded slightly.
"As for your concerns, Your Highness, give me three days, and I will bring the spirit boy back."
Hengbi said this with a hint of disdain. If he hadn't lost his spiritual power, why would he bother looking for those unorthodox ways to extend the old emperor's life!
Zhao Xi raised his hand, his thick eyelashes trembling slightly, and a shadow fell over him. "The matter of the spirit child is indeed urgent, but I have other considerations."
Hengbi laughed loudly, "This is probably why the prince lost his mind tonight!"
Zhao Xi was surprised, "Am I losing my mind?"
Hengbi looked determined.
Zhao Xi's brows darkened, and he casually dropped the chess piece in his palm and said in a low voice, "There is something I haven't told you before."
"What is it?"
"Before the virtuous king died, he told me that Zhao Ying... might not be my father's child."
Hengbi frowned and looked at Zhao Xi in surprise. His eyes seemed to be saying, your royal family is too chaotic!
Zhao Xi said quietly, "He said that Princess Huai'an can prove that she is the mother of the spirit boy."
Hengbi's eyes sharpened, "Your Highness, do you want to expose Princess Chengqian? This is indeed a way to solve the problem once and for all." It is even more powerful than the real Wei Zhen he found!
Hengbi was suspicious. Why did Zhao Xi keep such a good handle hidden? If it was because of Queen Xiaomin, then it made sense.
Hengbi stood up and saluted, "Your Highness, I understand. I will go find the whereabouts of the abandoned princess."
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