No matter what, neither Shu nor Wu seemed to be the best choice for him.
"Why……"
Zhao Hao sighed and suddenly felt a little ridiculous.
Ever since he came here, he has been constantly doing this and that in order to survive.
In the final analysis, the purpose is to be a salted fish.
However, there was never any peace, either inside or outside. Whenever he thought he was close to his goal, something unexpected would happen.
Break his peace.
Of course, we can’t entirely blame others for this.
Who told him that he couldn't control his lust?
If he had not coveted Jiang Wan'er's beauty, he would not have ended up like this, being used as a good bow to shoot flying birds and a hunting dog to hunt cunning rabbits.
"My dear sister, please don't be stupid. If you insist on forcing me, I will be really rude!"
He didn't know what choice Jiang Wan'er would make.
However, he had a vague feeling that something was not right.
It was quiet for a few days.
Zhao Hao was at home, teasing his children.
Not going anywhere.
Since I met Wang Mengyu and Zheng Zhiqian on the first floor, I didn't even let them come again.
That afternoon, he finally waited for Eunuch Qu.
"My Lord, His Majesty summons you to the palace!"
"Oh? Wait a minute, eunuch. I'll go say hello to the princess. We'll be leaving soon!"
"Okay, Sir, please do as you please!"
Zhao Hao got up and went to the backyard, said hello to Yongning and his aunt Jiang Yiren, then followed Eunuch Qu to the palace.
It was warm in the Pepper Room, fueled by a stove that Zhao Hao had modified himself.
As Zhao Hao stepped in, a wave of heat rushed towards him.
But his body, especially his heart, did not feel much warmth.
Jiang Wan'er was not reviewing memorials today, and there were no memorials on her dragon desk.
Instead, he was fiddling with something, which included a large wooden wheel and a wooden carved dragon head.
There are some devices for placing other objects on the dragon's body.
There were a lot of things on the desk, scattered all over the place, and it was impossible to tell what they were.
Zhao Hao greeted him and then stood in front of the desk.
Jiang Wan'er looked up and said softly, "You're here?"
At this moment, she did not seem like an emperor who was high above everyone else, but more like a craftsman who specialized in handicrafts.
However, this craftsman is a woman, and she is extremely beautiful.
Zhao Hao nodded slightly and said, "I wonder if your majesty has summoned me. Is there anything I can do for you?"
Jiang Wan'er put down the parts in her hand, then waved to Eunuch Qu beside her and said, "Take it!"
"yes!"
Eunuch Qu agreed and quickly and carefully packed up all the parts on the table and put them into a small wooden box.
Then, he locked the small wooden box, moved it under the desk and put it away.
After putting it away, Eunuch Qu quietly left.
Zhao Hao and Jiang Wan'er were the only two people left in the room.
Jiang Wan'er said calmly, "Sit down and talk!"
However, Zhao Hao did not move and still stood there.
Seeing that he didn't move, Jiang Wan'er didn't give in and walked to the side to wash her hands.
Then, while wiping, he said, "Do you know what the rumors are going around in the court right now?"
Zhao Hao said calmly: "I heard a little bit, it seems that I was colluding with foreign countries or something like that."
Jiang Wan'er nodded slightly and said, "I don't believe you are colluding with foreign countries no matter what."
"You are of noble status. Not only do you hold the title of Duke, but you are also the current emperor's son-in-law. There is no reason for you to do that."
Having said that, Jiang Wan'er couldn't help but pause for a moment and glanced at Zhao Hao's face.
Seeing that Zhao Hao had no expression on his face, he continued, "However, in this matter, it is not enough for me to trust you!"
"I can't stop the people from speaking out."
"Why don't you tell me in detail what happened in Wujing?"
"What did you talk about when you met alone with Xie Daoxun, the female minister of Wu?"
Zhao Hao is always protected by a team of green cavalry.
Of course, it was impossible for him to hide the fact that he and Xie Daoxun had met alone.
Zhao Hao smiled softly, sighed, and said helplessly: "Xie Daoxun asked me to meet him, just to attack my heart and persuade me to surrender when I am desperate."
Jiang Wan'er said, "Of course you won't surrender, so this conversation ends on bad terms?"
Zhao Hao nodded and said, "That's about it! Your Majesty must be wondering, if we parted on bad terms, why didn't she attack me next."
"Even if you can't persuade me to surrender, it's still good to capture me in one fell swoop with strong means!"
Jiang Wan'er said, "Yes, this is also something I can't understand! Since we can't persuade them to surrender, isn't it a better option to capture them alive?"
"I just can't understand why she doesn't do this!"
Zhao Hao smiled bitterly and shook his head: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, I don't understand it either."
Of course, he couldn't say that he made a bet with Xie Daoxun.
It is even more impossible to say that Xie Daoxun has already filled up the skill points in the wisdom column.
I know that if I want to conquer myself, I can't use force.
That's why he used such an open conspiracy that he had to accept it.
Jiang Wan'er's eyes flickered, and she said, "If this is the case, I have no way to explain this to the entire court."
"You kid, you really can give me problems!"
Zhao Hao bowed slightly and said calmly: "It is you who are here. I am sorry to have caused Your Majesty trouble!"
Jiang Wan'er waved her hands, sighed, and said, "Since it has come to this..."
"I do have a way, but you will have to suffer for a while..."
Zhao Hao shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, please speak!"
Jiang Wan'er said, "Well, tomorrow I will bring out all the memorials I have kept about this matter and let the ministers discuss it."
"No matter what their thoughts or opinions are, I will make the final decision. First... imprison you for a period of time."
"I will let you out after this matter is over. What do you think?"
"I know that you are extremely aggrieved by this, but there is no other way to stop you from talking."
Zhao Hao nodded calmly and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to say that. I feel that Your Majesty is already under a lot of pressure by doing this. I am willing to do so."
Jiang Wan'er was a little surprised to see Zhao Hao's statement, but she still nodded with relief.
"Also, you have to take down your title of duke as well. This should be considered as giving them an explanation!"
"Don't think too much, kid."
Zhao Hao smiled softly and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I won't think too much about it!"
Jiang Wan'er nodded: "Okay, let's do this for now, you go back first!"
Zhao Hao bowed and saluted: "Yes, then I will take my leave first!"
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