So I wish they would keep fighting.
After listening, the emperor seemed to remember something and finally let out a deep sigh.
"Let him suffer outside first. He's gotten used to enjoying himself in the palace, and now he's dared to do something like this."
Xiao Xiyou then nodded slightly.
Zhou Zhizhi stood obediently to the side, at a loss for what to do.
He was like a ghost; the emperor probably only summoned him to give him some instructions.
As for what happened, that remains unknown.
"This incident was definitely orchestrated by someone behind the scenes; otherwise, Eunuch Cao and that idiot wouldn't have been able to accomplish it."
When the Emperor got to this point, he sighed helplessly again.
Zhou Zhizhi felt something was off.
Logically speaking, since they rescued the emperor, the situation shouldn't be so dire.
Since the current situation has nothing to do with me, I might as well just gossip with the system.
"What's wrong with the old emperor? He keeps sighing."
[Host probably doesn't know yet, but Consort Lan is the Emperor's most beloved concubine. She's probably heartbroken.]
Zhou Zhizhi was aware of this, but it wouldn't be enough for a mere concubine.
"Let's see how those two met before?"
Zhou Zhizhi's gut feeling told her that things weren't as simple as she had imagined.
Upon hearing this, the system exclaimed, "Wow, you really know how to enjoy gossip!"
Zhou Zhizhi was even more shocked after seeing those messages.
This Consort Lan is not as simple as she appears on the surface. In fact, she's quite cunning.
However, in a situation like this, the emperor wouldn't know unless he had God's perspective.
"No wonder it looks like this, so this is the white moonlight?"
Consort Lan and the Emperor met outside the palace in their early years, and they could be said to have grown up together.
It's fair to say I've liked it for a long time.
The bond between childhood sweethearts is indeed hard to sever.
"But Consort Lan doesn't love the Emperor, does she?"
Zhou Zhizhi's gossip-loving spirit is burning brightly.
[Host, the life of the person Consort Lan loves has been taken by another.]
Zhou Zhizhi was even more incredulous when she heard this.
Didn't they say before that these two were very much in love?
Even though the Emperor didn't promote Consort Lan to Empress, she was still considered one of the most favored concubines in the harem.
This is completely different from what I imagined.
Zhou Zhizhi was shocked, but she still maintained a calm demeanor.
After all, you're having a conversation with the system in your mind, which no one else can hear. But if you show this kind of surprise or other expression on your face, you'll look like a lunatic.
"Such a thing is possible?"
"No wonder everyone says the royal family is in such chaos, so that's what they mean?"
[The person Consort Lan likes, but doesn't like her back]
Zhou Zhizhi became even more curious when she heard this.
Who exactly is this person? He can't even defeat the current emperor.
Who is it?
That's the General Who Guards the North!
When Zhou Zhizhi heard this, she turned around completely, her face full of disbelief, her mouth agape.
These revelations are truly shocking.
These individuals are truly unexpected, possessing such a wealth of experience.
"So the Emperor forced himself on you?"
The system clicked its tongue in exasperation and then began to patiently explain again.
[Since Consort Lan was originally the daughter of a Vice Minister, it was natural that one of them should be sent to the front lines, as she was also the only daughter in her family.]
Zhou Zhizhi nodded thoughtfully, and then a voice came from behind her.
"What happened to the Imperial Advisor?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhizhi immediately turned around, revealing a fawning smile.
"It's nothing. I just felt a little pain in my chest, and I was afraid of disturbing His Majesty, so I turned around and rested for a bit. I feel better now."
Zhou Zhizhi spoke with great sincerity and humility.
The Emperor had a great fondness for people who respected hierarchy, and nodded with great satisfaction.
"You're quite sensible. I never imagined you weren't a worthless rock, but a beautiful gem."
As the Emperor spoke, he stroked his chin with one hand and stared thoughtfully at Zhou Zhizhi's face.
The meaning couldn't be clearer.
Anyway, the person I love has already betrayed me.
Then there's no need to think about those unworthy people anymore.
Instead, look at the person in front of you.
Although he is old, even in his seventies or eighties, there will still be people who go to great lengths to send their daughters into the palace.
It's something every family has to consider, and it has nothing to do with their children's personal feelings.
Being born into a large family means having to abandon personal feelings for one's children.
Xiao Xiyou could tell from the scrutinizing look in his father's eyes that there was definitely something slightly interesting about him.
“Father, Chen Heguo has been with you all this time. She is truly loyal to you and has no ulterior motives.”
Xiao Xiyou's meaning is already very clear.
Moreover, he saved the emperor this time, so the emperor will definitely give him face because of that.
As expected, the emperor was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but then revealed a malicious smile.
Looking into the eyes of these two people, there seemed to be some other feelings as well.
"You're getting a bit older, aren't you?"
“Before, Father was busy with state affairs and didn’t think about this matter, but now that you have a girl you like, Father will definitely make the decision for you.”
He said this with a faint smile on his lips.
There are plenty of beauties in the world. Even if he gives up one imperial advisor, there will be thousands more beauties throwing themselves at him.
He wouldn't care at all.
Zhou Zhizhi breathed a slight sigh of relief when she heard those words.
He knew perfectly well what the old emperor was thinking.
Now, the Second Prince seems to feel a greater sense of gratitude.
He'll be a valuable asset in the future, so why would anyone fight over him because of a woman?
As the emperor, he naturally understood the advantages and disadvantages involved.
Xiao Xiyou smiled faintly and said, "Father, please don't joke with your son. You haven't even mentioned the most important thing yet. As for the money, we'll discuss it with you later."
The Emperor smiled slightly and nodded faintly.
"Don't make this public for now. Just pretend nothing happened."
"If Eunuch Cao doesn't contact those people outside these past two days, he'll probably get anxious."
They conspired together to turn the emperor into this wretched state.
If they can't contact Eunuch Cao or Consort Lan, the people outside will probably go crazy with worry.
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