Chapter 365 Zhao Hede 26
"Master Chunyu, what are you talking about? I am just a woman, how can I deserve Master Chunyu to admit my mistakes like this?"
Zhao Hede leaned in Liu Ao's arms and played with his broad knuckles. After hearing these emotionless words, Chunyu Chang broke out in a cold sweat, especially when he found that the emperor had never said anything to stop her from beginning to end, and didn't even try to smooth things over.
Only then did he realize that what Palace Lady Fan said, "Even His Majesty cannot protect him," was not an exaggeration but a realistic statement!
"Her Majesty the Queen is the mother of the Han Dynasty. In private, she is my brother's relative. Moreover, she is pregnant with your majesty's child. If she were to become angry because of me, wouldn't I be guilty of a heinous crime?"
"Oh, Master Chunyu is so eloquent. What he said is so reasonable. If I continue to argue, it would seem unreasonable and unreasonable."
"Your Majesty is broad-minded and understanding. I only blame myself for being gullible and not knowing the seriousness of the matter. Although I meant well, I did the wrong thing. I am lucky that Your Majesty is willing to guide me. I am deeply grateful."
"No wonder His Majesty trusts you. You're truly a dutiful, honest, and likable person... Oh, you see, you're not in the best of spirits now that you're pregnant. I was so busy chatting with Lord Chunyu that I forgot to ask you to get up and answer."
As Hede spoke, she reached out and poked Liu Ao's chest, angrily saying, "Your Majesty, why didn't you remind me? What if Lord Chunyu misunderstood me? Wouldn't I have offended him again?"
"Zi Ru is not that kind of person. Queen, you are pregnant and it is inevitable that you will be in poor spirits. How could he care about such things?"
Liu Ao had no intention of refuting and was content to follow Hede's words and give Chunyu Chang a way out.
Naturally, a villain like Chunyu Chang wouldn't dare harbor any resentment. He feared power over virtue. If you showed weakness or vulnerability, he wouldn't hesitate to pounce and squeeze every last ounce of profit out of you.
But if you are always stronger than him, he will kneel at your feet, wag his tail and beg for mercy, and become your most loyal dog.
Before this, Zhao Hede deliberately let Palace Lady Fan take a large sum of money and tempted him with benefits so that he would take the initiative to persuade the Queen Mother to agree to make Hede the Queen.
After this, Chunyu Chang, who was gradually gaining power, could not help but reveal his greedy and lustful nature. After succeeding in getting Xu Ye, he felt that Xu E, the once glorious queen, would also be within his grasp.
These women who were always mentally weaker than men gave Chunyu Chang more confidence, so much so that Hede could see the disgusting and vulgar look in his eyes just by meeting him.
I thought he was really lawless, but I didn't expect him to be such a coward, and now he's acting like a lapdog again.
Hede yawned tiredly. Chunyu Chang observed his expression and immediately bowed, saying, "It's getting late. I will not disturb Your Majesty and Your Highness the Queen."
Liu Ao's heart was tied to Hede. Hearing this, he waved his hand and said, "Back off."
Hede, who was standing by, responded, "Thank you, Lord Chunyu, for your righteous words. Palace maid Fan will see Lord Chunyu off for me."
Chunyu Chang hurriedly bowed his waist and said twice that he dared not, then followed Palace Lady Fan out of the hall. Palace Lady Fan accompanied him all the way to the corridor, took out a gold cake from his sleeve and stuffed it into Chunyu Chang's hand.
He didn't dare to answer again, and waved his hands hurriedly: "What are you doing, Palace Master Fan?"
"Don't worry, sir. This is indeed a thank you gift from His Highness. It also represents His Highness' sincerity in expressing his cooperation."
“…Sincerity?”
The hand that was trying to refuse paused, but when he saw that Fan Gongren's expression did not seem to be fake, he reluctantly put the money into his pocket.
"I'm sure Lord Chunyu is aware of the importance our Highness holds in His Majesty's eyes today." Palace attendant Fan saw Chunyu Chang nod sympathetically and said carefully, "But in truth, our Highness has always harbored worries."
"Your Majesty, is there anything else you're worried about?"
Seeing that the other party didn't believe her, Palace Lady Fan spoke more sincerely: "Our Highness said that you are a talented person with great ambition and vision, but look at how many positions in the former court can you display your talents?"
"And our Highness, although the Zhao family is gradually rising, compared with the Gao family, I believe you are more aware than us of the consequences of General Zhao's previous report to Minister Wang."
Chunyu Chang naturally knew this. He even mocked Zhao Ke, the brave but fool, with several cousins from the Gao family. If his sister had not been favored by the emperor and offended their Wang family, there was no way he would have survived.
Even now, at the frontier where he is staying, there are good things waiting for him arranged by Wang.
"Your Majesty ascended the throne in the past thanks to the support of the Gao family, but in the future... when you will be relying solely on the Zhao family, you will surely understand the pros and cons better than I do."
Chunyu Chang understood the meaning behind her words, but his suspicions only grew. "The Queen hasn't given birth yet, and the gender isn't known yet. Isn't she thinking too early?"
"Hey~ It's precisely because we want Lord Chunyu to think it over that our Highness has shown his sincerity so early on. Besides, aside from all this, we still have time to look after each other in the palace in the future."
Palace maid Fan smiled meaningfully and pointed in the direction of Changqiu Palace: "Master Chunyu, you don't have to do anything. If you hear any rumors, just let us know in time. Your Highness will be very grateful."
"I see. Since His Highness has entrusted me with this, I should have done my best. However, as you know, I am, after all, a foreigner, and the Empress Dowager and the Grand Marshal trust the royal family more. If I were to ask rashly, I'm afraid..."
Chunyu Chang said he was embarrassed, but he rubbed his hands together, the hint was quite obvious.
Palace Lady Fan was disdainful in her heart, but she had a cheerful smile on her face. She took out another gold cake with her right hand and handed it to Chunyu Chang: "What's the big deal? His Highness said that a thousand gold coins are enough to buy bones, and a talent like Lord Chunyu should not be treated unfairly."
"...Alas, our Highness knows that it's not easy for you. Although you and the Empress Dowager are legitimate cousins, they tend to trust those of the same clan. The truly good official positions were divided among the Wang family, so how could they have thought of you?"
"But this is not surprising. After all, it is the Wang family who has the merit of following the Dragon Valley, and they are legitimate relatives by marriage, so they are naturally majestic."
Seeing the growing resentment and desire in Chunyu Chang's eyes, Palace Lady Fan's voice became softer and softer.
"If Lord Chunyu can achieve this kind of merit in the future, it will bring honor to our family. Then you will have everything you want. Naturally, those arrogant Wang family members will have no choice but to rely on you."
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