The emperor held a Buddhist rosary in his hand. He was already handsome and had a face like jade. Even though he was older and had some white hair, he was still very dashing and his royal aura overwhelmed others.
Meanwhile, Eunuch Cao was so frightened that he sat there dumbfounded, his face pale.
He allowed the Imperial Guards to help him up and capture him.
The Emperor gripped Consort Lan's chin tightly, bending down to look at her tear-streaked face as she knelt on the ground.
"My Consort Lan, you truly have many surprises in store for me!"
"Is there anything else I don't know?"
Zhou Zhizhi walked in at that moment.
The atmosphere inside the house was slightly awkward.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Zhou Zhizhi knelt on the ground, her expression quite serious.
After hearing this, the Emperor shook off Consort Lan and straightened his clothes slightly.
"The Imperial Advisor also deserves credit for saving the Emperor this time, doesn't he?"
The emperor probably didn't think much of this imperial advisor before.
Even though it's a knife in your own hand, there are different kinds of knives.
I hadn't really watched it properly before.
He had never seen anything clearly before.
"Get up."
When he said this, his feelings were actually a little complicated. He didn't even know the situation of the person he had trusted before.
Even the person you love can become the sword that kills you.
Who could tolerate this?
At this moment, Xiao Xiyou was wearing white armor and holding the longest sword.
He led the other Imperial Guards in.
"Greetings, Father Emperor!"
"Chen Daibing arrived too late to rescue Your Majesty; please punish him, Your Majesty!"
The emperor looked at his son, whom he knew very, very well.
With a smile that crinkles her eyes, she seems to have learned something now.
"I was blind before, mistaking a fish eye for a pearl. You'er, will you blame me?"
Xiao Xiyou gripped the hilt of the knife tightly, knowing that his good days had finally arrived.
All the wealth and glory in this palace will be subject to that one supreme man.
The reason I lived in that cold palace before was simply because my mother was not favored.
"I am grateful that Father Emperor wants to train me."
The words were spoken in a rather humble manner, and after hearing them, the emperor's eyes suddenly seemed to light up.
If it was gratitude before, it may have changed to appreciation now.
"Since that's the case, then stand up properly. Your father will not mistreat you anymore."
The emperor's favor is actually the most unreliable thing.
Therefore, they themselves are very clear about this.
If we say things this way now, then later we might end up being called idiots like the eldest prince.
"You and the Imperial Advisor have always had a good relationship. I have truly not spoiled you both for nothing."
Consort Lan was pushed down and collapsed to the ground, too afraid to speak.
I was afraid that if I remembered myself later, there would probably be even more danger.
"Your Majesty, I beg you, please spare me."
"Your Majesty used to love watching me dance. It doesn't matter that I'm gone, but what if Your Majesty can't see me dancing and can't relieve the pressure in your heart? What should I do then?"
He was quite direct in what he said, but it was also a bit narcissistic.
The fact that Zhou Zhizhi could stand by and not laugh out loud was already the greatest tolerance she could show.
Another possible reason is that she has a high threshold for laughter.
After hearing this, the Emperor snorted coldly: "You? I had forgotten that if it weren't for you, I probably would have almost died."
When Consort Lan heard this, her expression stiffened slightly.
Knowing that there might really be no way out this time, I can only accept my fate. But even now, I don't have to drag others down with me.
For example, one's own son.
"Lan'er, I truly loved you back then, how will you repay me?!"
"Is this a rebellion?"
He spoke with a mocking tone and cold eyes, as if he didn't even care about such petty tricks.
Eunuch Cao has already been supported by others, just waiting for the Emperor to get angry. Meanwhile, several other people came in and pulled Consort Lan, who was kneeling on the ground, to her feet.
The Emperor glanced at the two men indifferently and then snorted coldly.
These two are in cahoots; who knows what other things they might be up to?
"How do we resolve this now? I need to think about it carefully before I can quell this anger in my heart."
"But first, give the order to keep this matter a secret."
The Emperor knows how to resolve these matters, after all, he has been the Emperor for so many years.
They still have some tricks up their sleeves.
Consort Lan looked at the Imperial Guards in front of her with some fear.
She had always been pampered by the Emperor, but now it seemed that things had developed to an irreversible point.
When the Imperial Guards pulled him up, he was still holding onto the Emperor's arm with one hand.
Her teary eyes clearly showed that she genuinely regretted it.
But there is no going back in this world.
Having done so much, they really deserve to be punished.
If the Emperor didn't suppress this news, then he must know that there was collusion between various powerful families involved.
All these things must be completely eradicated, otherwise his throne will be very unstable.
"You'er, come here for a moment. I want to speak with you alone."
He said this as if he had remembered something very serious.
Xiao Xiyou paused for a moment, then nodded.
After taking only a couple of steps, the Emperor turned back, hesitated for a moment, and slowly spoke to Zhou Zhizhi, who was standing beside him.
"You come too."
Zhou Zhizhi was even more incredulous.
I had never been given important responsibilities before.
But it's limited to being just a pawn.
It seems he's about to be promoted and given a higher rank.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhizhi skipped over eagerly.
Inside the room, the Emperor slowly sat down on the couch, looking rather tired.
Gone was his previous arrogant demeanor; he now appeared somewhat aged.
"Father, are you feeling unwell?"
"Should I go and fetch the imperial physician?"
After hearing this, the Emperor waved his hand.
"I am heartbroken. I thought that I was old enough to enjoy the pleasures of family life, but I never expected that I would suffer in my old age."
"I had already heard about your elder brother's matter, but at that time I was powerless to intervene as I couldn't touch him."
After listening, Xiao Xiyou nodded: "My elder brother was just confused for a moment. If Father Emperor is reluctant to part with him, then I will go and bring him back."
Xiao Xiyou never cared about these individuals fighting amongst themselves; the more they fought, the greater his own interests would be.
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