Chapter 184 Are you two acting out Mission Impossible for me?
"Difficult? That's right. If everything were smooth sailing, then why would I send her? Does she think she can handle everything in the world?"
Cao Cheng quickly agreed, but he couldn't help but think of He Zhaojun. Under heaven, everyone took it for granted that these eunuchs were physically disabled and therefore unfit to be human beings.
Only He Zhaojun didn't care at all. No matter whether he had previously devoted all his efforts to helping the eunuch Cai Lun, or whether he was treating herself or the eunuchs equally, she treated them all equally.
It was hard for Cao Cheng not to speak a few more words on her behalf: "The city has a complex network of forces, and it would be quite difficult for someone from the palace to infiltrate. Governor Peng Kun must not be trusted. Why didn't Your Majesty remind An Chengjun to be more careful?"
"All of my princesses, even the princes' wives, are so high and mighty that they never go out to see the people themselves. They also boss the people around in the palace around. Have you ever seen anyone else put their words into practice like Zhaojun did?"
"She can understand my concerns and use her own methods to break the impasse, while also maintaining a compassionate heart. This is truly commendable. As the emperor, I have no choice but to restrict the He family, but I don't want to see her wither away in the palace. I'll simply let her out and test her abilities!"
"I have finally understood. Zhaojun's intelligence far exceeds that of ordinary women. She is more than qualified to be an ordinary prince's consort. However, my expectations of her are far more than that. Do you understand? I have my own ways to protect her. I just hope she won't let me down."
Cao Cheng's expression changed, and he immediately lowered his head: "I understand, old slave."
What else could he expect from a woman, more than just an ordinary prince's consort? Emperor Wen was grooming He Zhaojun as his future empress. So, did he already have his heart set on the Third Prince?
Emperor Wen pondered for a while, then suddenly realized what was happening and tapped Cao Cheng on his hat: "Cao Cheng, who do you belong to? If you are so worried about her, why not escort Zhaojun there yourself?"
"I am terrified... I will go and deliver medicine to the Third Prince right away." When Cao Cheng saw that things were not going well, he found an excuse to slip away. If His Majesty didn't say anything, didn't he need to remind him?
When he hurriedly arrived at Yongle Palace with two eunuchs, he only saw Wen Ziduan lying on the bed reading a case file, and there was no sign of He Zhaojun.
"Empress Cao, you're here." Wen Ziduan waved his hand hurriedly when he saw him coming. He reluctantly picked up a package from the low table beside him and handed it to Cao Cheng.
"This is what Zhaojun asked me to give you before she left. The weather this year is unusual. First, there were months of scorching heat, then continuous torrential rain. Today, the temperature dropped sharply, and snowflakes fell. She was worried about your health, so she specially sewed knee pads to protect you from the cold."
Has An Chengjun left?
Cao Cheng took the package with mixed feelings. When he opened it, he saw that the stitching on the low-key black fabric had improved a lot. It was obvious that he had started preparing it early, so he gradually became proficient in it.
Wen Ziduan smiled and said, "This thing is called Kneeling Easily. She said you would need it."
"This old servant thought that since the Third Prince was seriously injured, An Chengjun would at least wait until you were safe before leaving."
"When I ordered Zisheng to be beaten, Zhaojun had already seen the ins and outs of the caning. She knew, of course, that my father wouldn't hit me so hard. Her anxiety was genuine, and her anger after figuring it out was also genuine."
In other words, He Zhaojun was driven away by Wen Ziduan and Emperor Wen. Speaking of this, Wen Ziduan felt guilty for no reason.
"By the way, what did Attendant Cao come to see me for?"
"This old servant is here to deliver medicine to the Third Prince." Cao Cheng didn't dare to say that he was risking his head to come and explain things to He Zhaojun, fearing that the Third Prince would get anxious after hearing it and chase him out of the city.
Wen Ziduan turned over and sat up. Apparently, the wound on his hip was not serious. He asked in a low voice, "Is it true that Peng Kun, the garrison commander of Shouchun, has rebellious intentions?"
The surprise on Cao Cheng's face had already answered him. Wen Ziduan suppressed his worry and looked up at him: "Cao Changshi, tell me, what exactly is going on?"
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At the same time, He Zhaojun and her group secretly left the city at night. He Chuan was riding on a horse with a black cloak wrapped around his shoulders, which he stroked lovingly.
When it was almost dawn, He Chuan couldn't help but ask He Zhaojun in the carriage.
"When I said goodbye just now, your sister-in-law told me that she would tell me a piece of good news when I return. Do you know what it is?" He hinted at it, wanting to find He Zhaojun to find out.
He Zhaojun couldn't help but laugh: "Brother, why are you asking so anxiously? Sister-in-law said that she would tell you after you return to the capital. Isn't it because she wants you to have something to worry about?"
He Chuan scratched his head: "You girls, you're really annoying when you talk! You always leave things half-said, it's really frustrating... Be careful!"
His ears moved and he suddenly shouted in a low voice. All the accompanying Tiger Roar Cavalry soldiers drew their swords in an instant, stood on guard, and surrounded the carriage in the middle.
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