When Zhao Chen uttered those words, Zhao Huan's expression changed completely.
Zhao Chen was none other than the person he placed high hopes on.
The reason he released Zhao Ji was to test Zhao Chen.
"Who told you to come here!"
"Father, please have mercy and spare Uncle Seven!"
Unexpectedly, Zhao Chen completely ignored what he said last night, and not only that, he even came here with Zhao Ji today!
Zhao Huan's voice suddenly filled with authority: "I ask who sent you here!"
"I came here of my own accord!"
Zhao Huan suddenly stood up, walked down, and slapped Zhao Chen across the face: "You worthless wretch! You have disappointed me greatly!"
This slap left Zhao Chen stunned on the spot.
Zhao Ji and Zhao Kai were also slightly surprised, not expecting the emperor to hit people directly.
Zhao Ji couldn't help but curse inwardly: Damn it! Our Zhao family are all gentlemen, how could I have given birth to such a cruel son like you!
Zhao Ji was somewhat frightened, and he couldn't help but take several steps back.
Just then, Zhu Lian arrived. Hearing the emperor's angry voice, his heart skipped a beat, and he quickly went inside.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"
Zhao Huan angrily said, "Empress! Take him away and make him face the wall in repentance for three days and three nights!"
"Father..."
Zhao Chen was about to continue speaking when Zhu Lian interrupted him, looking at Shao Chengzhang beside him: "What are you all standing there for? Quickly take your eldest brother out!"
Shao Chengzhang then realized what was happening and quickly called two Imperial Guards to forcibly take Zhao Chen away.
Zhu Lian said, "This concubine will take her leave now."
Zhao Huan frowned, his sword-like eyebrows furrowed. He had personally led two campaigns and trained every day, giving him a fierce and imposing aura that instilled a great sense of pressure in others.
This temperament is completely different from the gentle and refined temperament of the Zhao Song imperial family.
For example, Emperor Huizong of Song (Zhao Ji) had a strong artistic temperament, as did Emperor Kai of Song (Zhao Kai).
Even standing there, it's as if he's saying to everyone: Look how handsome I am! My demeanor is so refined, I'm so elegant!
And what about Zhao Huan?
Standing there, he was basically saying: "You all better behave yourselves!"
After Zhao Chen was taken away, Zhao Ji was not flustered. He saw that the relationship between Zhao Huan and Zhao Chen was slowly deteriorating, which suited him perfectly.
Zhao Huan and Zhao Ji each had their own plans. Zhao Huan was quite disappointed that his son had sided with Zhao Ji.
He also began to seriously reflect on himself.
Zhao Ji was quite frightened, wondering to himself, "Will this kid hit his father?"
They might really fight!
There's nothing this guy can't do!
After calming himself down, Zhao Ji regretted listening to Zhao Kai's urging and coming here.
What if this kid goes crazy and beats up his father?
Thinking of this, Zhao Ji took several steps back, trying to stay as far away from Zhao Huan as possible.
Upon seeing the Emperor Emeritus's action, Liu Yanzong and Zhang Shuye simultaneously thought to themselves: "Holy crap, Emperor Emeritus! You're even this afraid of your own son?!"
Zhao Huan's sharp gaze shifted to Zhao Ji, making him even more afraid.
"The Emperor Emeritus gave you two days to go out and about, and you went straight to Chen Ge'er's place!"
Empress Dowager Zheng, who was standing to the side, frowned as she listened: "Emperor, you are so disrespectful to your father! As a son, you are not fulfilling your filial duties. No wonder Chen Ge'er doesn't like you!"
Zhao Ji said, "Your Majesty, you have misunderstood. It was not me who went to Chen Ge'er; it was he who came to find me."
"So, you came here to stop me?"
"Your Majesty, I'm doing this for your own good. Killing members of the imperial family is an ominous sign!"
Zhao Ji felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind. Back when he was still the emperor, Zhao Huan was completely obedient to him.
Now the situation is completely reversed.
Zhao Huan said to Zhang Shuye and Liu Yanzong, "You may both step back!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Shuye and Liu Yanzong left obediently.
Zhao Huan then said, "Zhao Zongzheng, take Duke Lu and the others away!"
"Your Majesty, should we still...?"
Before he could finish speaking, his gaze met the emperor's sharp eyes, and he was immediately shocked: "Yes, Your Majesty!"
After everyone else had left, only Zhao Ji, Empress Dowager Zheng, and Prince Yun, Zhao Kai, remained.
The emperor suddenly drew his knife and began to play with it, which startled Zhao Ji so much that he took several steps back. Empress Dowager Zheng was also shocked, and Zhao Kai almost cried out.
Zhao Ji cried out, "Emperor, what are you doing!"
Zhao Huan said sternly, "It's nothing, Your Majesty. I'm just giving you a piece of advice: don't get involved anymore, and don't think about playing the good guy in front of the imperial clan to win people's hearts. Go against me. Your reign as emperor is over. Don't cause me any more trouble! Otherwise, I'll exile you to Qiongzhou!"
Empress Dowager Zheng, who was standing to the side, was furious upon hearing this: "Emperor, you are the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty! If the people knew how you treated your father, what would they think of you? Is this how you set an example for the world?"
"Empress Dowager! I have long heard that you are dissatisfied with me and have been spreading rumors behind my back that I have been mistreating the Emperor Emeritus. I ask you, was the Emperor Emeritus not eating well or not dressed warmly? The Song Dynasty was almost destroyed in his hands. If I hadn't taken over this mess, everyone would have been captured by the Jurchens and taken to the north! Including you, Empress Dowager Zheng!"
"I respect you as the Empress Dowager and will turn a blind eye to your behavior! But if you continue to be ungrateful, I will banish you to Qiongzhou as well!"
After saying this, Zhao Huan ignored them and turned to leave, leaving Zhao Ji and Empress Dowager Zheng looking bewildered.
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