Qian Chengluo said happily, "Your Majesty, if this is true, then Princess Chengqian is finished!"
Hengbi shook his head worriedly, "This matter is not that simple. If the princess is not the emperor's biological daughter, then it will affect the queen's reputation and will also implicate the prince!"
Qian Chengluo said, "Didn't the prince and the emperor tacitly acknowledge that Concubine Gang is the prince's mother?"
Hengbi frowned and looked at Qian Chengluo, "Acquiescence does not mean yes!"
Zhao Xi chuckled.
The two were puzzled, and Hengbi asked, "Why is the prince laughing?"
Zhao Xi stared intently. "Does it matter whether Zhao Ying is a dragon? Even if she is, if I ascend the throne, will she be able to escape my control in the future?"
"The important thing is that this secret can help me get rid of someone."
Qian Chengluo: "Who?"
Hengbi's eyes fixed, obviously guessing it.
He was a little excited, and after a while, he said solemnly, "Your Highness, what a good plan!"
Zhao Xi's expression remained calm. "Shangguan Shu is indeed a difficult person. To consolidate the position of his Duke's Mansion, he did not hesitate to... recommend Zhao Ying to the emperor as his successor. He has great power in the court and the country. I am worried if he doesn't fall."
"What would Shangguan Shu do if he learned that Zhao Ying was trapped in the palace, her life was being questioned, and she was in danger?"
Hengbi said, "I will do it regardless of the consequences!"
Qian Chengluo also understood, "As long as we force him to take action..."
Zhao Xi said, "The Zhenguogong Mansion has a strong foundation. Shangguan Shu has made great contributions and has worked hard. He has great prestige in the court and the military. The emperor also loves him deeply. He cannot be easily moved. The only way now is to force him to rebel. This will make him lose trust in the emperor and then eliminate him!"
Qian Chengluo said, "If we get rid of Shangguan Shu, the princess will really become a fish on the chopping board."
Hengbi doesn't care about this. He only cares about how to make his sixth brother die willingly. He has been lying to him. He wants him to return to his position!
He made a bet with heaven and earth. If his sixth brother won, they would win. If his sixth brother lost, they would also return to chaos.
Hengbi's eyes darkened, "Your Highness, leave this matter to me. I will make sure Shangguan Shu never returns!"
But Zhao Xi stopped him and said, "No!"
Hengbi was puzzled, "Your Majesty..."
"He can die, but not at my hands! Killing him would be like killing a meritorious official. Then, all the officials in the court, whether they are veteran officials or upright officials, will impeach me!"
Hengbi felt a surge of irritation in his heart, and he frowned, not wanting Zhao Xi to see his coldness.
After a while, he reluctantly agreed, "Okay, I'll spare his life."
Zhao Xi nodded slightly and began to make plans.
"Let Shangguan Zhu deliver this message, and let me see his loyalty to me!"
…
"Your Majesty, what does the minister have to ask?"
After Shangguan Zhu finished his greetings, he was asked to sit down.
Zhao Xi looked at the wound on Shangguan Zhu's face and couldn't help asking, "How did it happen?"
Shangguan Zhu didn't hide it at all, and said angrily, "It's just a family matter. I have some conflicts with my brother."
Seeing this, Qian Chengluo said, "Your Excellency is also a pillar of the court. How dare the Grand Tutor be so arrogant and disregard Your Excellency's dignity..."
Shangguan Zhu's brows darkened as he interrupted in a deep voice, "Let's not talk about my affairs anymore. What's the matter, Your Highness?"
Zhao Xi shook his head in disapproval. "Today's matter also concerns Tingzhi's brother, Shangguan Taishi. Tingzhi, this is your chance to show your skills. Would you be willing to pass on a message for this king?"
"What do you mean, my Lord?"
Zhao Xi's eyes were dim, and Shangguan Zhu understood what he meant. He immediately knelt down to express his sincerity, "I am deeply grateful for your grace in giving me a new life. I am willing to sacrifice my life for you, even if it means death!"
Zhao Xi nodded slightly, then casually told Shangguan Zhu his plan. Shangguan Zhu frowned, "Your Highness, do you want me to spread false information to force my eldest brother to mobilize troops to break into the palace and capture him alive?"
"That's right. Since Shangguan Shu is unwilling to follow me, it would be better to have someone else take charge of the huge Zhenguo Mansion. Tingzhi, if Shangguan Shu falls, the Zhenguo Mansion will be yours."
Shangguan Zhu was silent, with no expression on his face, but his violently rising and falling chest revealed his feelings.
"this……"
Hengbi on the side fanned the flames, "Tingzhi, don't hold a grudge. Maybe there is some friendship between you two brothers, but you no longer owe him anything when he hurt you."
Shangguan Zhu stood up suddenly and said, "Yes, I don't owe him anything anymore."
"Why are we both sons of the Duke's Mansion? He's the Crown Prince and can afford to be a princess, but I can't even enter the palace!"
"My talent and wisdom are not inferior to his. Why should I always be in his shadow?"
"He's been harming me time and again. If he hadn't schemed to expose my syphilis, how could I still be ridiculed?"
"When the Queen was captured, he was still trying to trick me into joining his scheme... Your Highness, you can rest assured. I'll pass on the news!"
Zhao Xi's expression was calm, with a hint of satisfaction on the corner of his lips. He repeatedly assured, "Tingzhi, don't worry. I won't let you be known as an unkind and unjust person. I will spare Shangguan Shu's life!"
Shangguan Zhu's breathing was slightly short, and he nodded repeatedly, "Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness!"
…
The next day, Zhao Xi brought Zhao Zihua and Master Wufa into the palace.
Concubine Gang was feeding medicine to Emperor Jianxi.
The Yangxin Palace had become the world of Concubine Gao. Emperor Jianxi had not attended court in a long time, and his body was getting weaker and weaker, and his complexion was getting uglier and uglier. Concubine Gao served by his side every day, feeding him medicine and... blowing his air.
One day.
"Your Majesty has only one legitimate son, Prince Ding. Why not let Prince Ding temporarily govern the country? Your Majesty can also take good care of your health. Your Majesty, your condition is so distressing to me."
As a result, King Ding's power became even greater.
Another day.
"Princess Chengqian is becoming increasingly arrogant. I heard that she secretly blamed you for neglecting the Empress and called you a tyrant!"
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