In the evening, Zhao Chenhan came back.
He looked relaxed, obviously having dealt with it.
"Mom, why are you still awake so late?"
Seeing Han Yuehua still in the front hall, Zhao Chenhan hurried over to greet her.
"Um."
Han Yuehua nodded: "You go and rest first, mother still has something to do."
Zhao Chenhan was confused.
He was being questioned by the emperor about such a serious matter, but his mother didn't even ask. It was obvious that she was preoccupied with that matter. What could be so important?
Could it be Zhao Lin’s business?
Zhao Chenhan felt a little depressed.
Not only did Zhao Lin govern a region, he also controlled the military power and easily suppressed the rebellion. This was truly impressive. Han Yuehua wouldn't have any thoughts about wanting him back, right?
Zhao Chenhan deliberately said, "Mom, are you worried about something? Tell me, I might be able to help share your worries."
Han Yuehua's solemn expression softened as she smiled and said, "My dear son, it's just a small matter at home. It's nothing serious. You've been questioned by His Majesty, so you must be tired. Go and rest now."
"Yes. If there is anything, mother must tell me." Zhao Chenhan said.
Han Yuehua nodded and said, "Go."
Zhao Chenhan turned and left.
When he got to a place where there was no one, his face suddenly darkened.
Something is wrong!
Something is wrong!
What is going on in this mansion that needs to be hidden from me?
Except for things related to Zhao Lin.
"Damn it! Could it be that because I'm being blamed by His Majesty and my future is uncertain, he wants to replace me with Zhao Lin?"
"These wealthy families are so mean and ungrateful. They used to praise me when I was useful, but now they think I'm no longer useful and are ready to replace me."
"Humph, it's not that easy to replace me."
As Zhao Chenhan thought about it, his thoughts went astray.
"We have to get rid of Lao Debiao quickly. I hope he didn't tell those two old fools that I killed Ma Changda. They didn't mention it in the hall, so it's obvious they didn't say it."
…
Han Yuehua had no intention of asking what Zhao Chenhan experienced in the palace or how he responded.
Compared with Zhao Chenhan's identity, what he did in Qingzhou was insignificant.
Not to mention the officials below, among the important officials in the Daqi court, how many of them have not exploited the people?
Li Xingye is a fair and honest person, known as the Qingtian by the people. How dare he say that he is clean?
Besides, even if Zhao Chenhan did something even more excessive, so what?
As long as Zhao Jingzhou still has the 200,000 troops in his hands, no one dares to do anything to him.
The reason why it became such a big deal was that it was caught by two old guys, Fu Chengwang and Li Xingye.
So Han Yuehua doesn't care about the things in Qingzhou at all.
What she cared about was the secret she had protected for more than ten years.
Don’t even think about how Zhao Jingzhou will treat him once Zhao Chenhan’s identity is exposed.
No man can stand this.
but……
Having said that, Zhao Jingzhou seems to treat Zhao Chenhan better than himself as his mother.
That's strange.
So Han Yuehua was very panicked.
I am afraid that Zhao Chenhan’s identity will be exposed.
She was also afraid that it was true as the maid said, that Zhao Chenhan was actually Zhao Jingzhou's illegitimate son.
All of this was done by Zhao Jingzhou.
Han Yuehua would be angered to death.
In the middle of the night, Rong Xin came back.
"Madam, I have investigated and no one except Rongli has told anyone about it."
Han Yuehua's face was stern: "Except Rongli?"
"Yes. A few days ago, Rongli returned to her parents' home and got drunk. She accidentally fell into the lake and drowned." Rong Xin said.
"Rong Li!"
Han Yuehua thought about it carefully.
Rongli's death was originally regarded as an accident.
But now that Zhao Chenhan's identity has suddenly been revealed, people have to be suspicious.
"Is he trying to silence me?" Han Yuehua said to herself.
I really regret not silencing him.
Otherwise, this wouldn’t be happening now.
But after so many years, even Zhao Jingzhou hasn't asked about it. Who would bother to investigate Zhao Chenhan's background?
"What else?" Han Yuehua asked.
Rong Xin said, "I've already asked someone to investigate. But there has been no news for over ten years, so I'm afraid they won't be able to find anything for a while."
Han Yuehua nodded and said, "He wouldn't lie to me. Someone must have deliberately fabricated it to sow discord between me and the master."
Rong Xin said, "This servant thinks so too."
Han Yuehua breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Continue investigating. First, find out who Rongli had met and spoken to before her death, and follow that line all the way to the end. Second, continue looking for Ming... Lin Mingyuan. I want to see him alive or dead."
"Yes, ma'am." Rong Xin replied.
The master and the servant sat facing each other in silence, with only the sounds of the night wind and the flickering candlelight.
After a long while, Han Yuehua suddenly asked, "Tell me, was it Zhao Lin who did it?"
Rong Xin said, "I've also thought about it. No one except Master Lin would make a fuss about Master Han's identity. But Master Lin is alone and Fu Chengwang doesn't recognize him. I'm afraid he can't do that."
Han Yuehua said, "We have to be on guard. Send someone to keep an eye on him and report every move he makes. Remember, don't let the master know."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Search the whole mansion to see if anyone else has heard these rumors, and get rid of them all."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Mingyuan asked me to take care of Chenhan before he died, so I must take good care of him!"
…
Zhao Lin didn't know that Han Yuehua's search for the enemy in the void was actually successful. At this time, he was in the army, leading all the soldiers to welcome the imperial edict.
"...Zhao Lin is both brave and resourceful, and has made significant contributions in suppressing the rebellion. I hereby promote him to the rank of General Xuanwu, grant him the banner of the Qingzhou Army, and grant him a troop strength of 30,000. I decree this!"
Anquan finished reading the imperial edict with a smile and said, "General Zhao, please accept it."
"Long live the emperor! I accept your command and thank you!"
Zhao Lin thanked him, then stood up, took the imperial edict, and handed it to Sudi, complaining, "The emperor is too stingy. He didn't give me a single copper coin except for two names."
Anquan was startled and said quickly, "Be careful with your words! Don't make up stories about the emperor behind his back."
Zhao Lin said unconcernedly, "We are all family, what are we afraid of?"
Anquan looked around and saw no one was paying attention, so he said, "The Emperor has his own difficulties. His birthday is almost over, and the garden is still not completed. There is no money."
Zhao Lin asked curiously, "Zhao Jingzhou gives the palace one million taels of silver every year, and you still don't have the money?"
Anquan said angrily, "There was some in the past, but now Zhao Jingzhou has withheld a lot of it on the grounds that the Northern Di are oppressing us too much and we need more money and grain. There are only less than 800,000 taels left."
Zhao Lin was surprised: "Zhao Jingzhou is so bold that he even dares to withhold money from His Majesty?"
"That's right, Your Majesty is very angry, but they have soldiers and legitimate reasons, so Your Majesty can't do anything about it." Anquan sighed.
Zhao Lin was speechless: "Your Majesty, this emperor has done something too cowardly."
Anquan smiled and said, "You can say this in front of our family, but don't say it in front of outsiders."
Zhao Lin said: "Don't worry, I'm not stupid."
Anquan said, "You put down the rebellion so efficiently this time. Lord Li and Lord Fu praised you highly in front of the Emperor. The Emperor was very pleased, and so was my godfather. It brought honor to them. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for you to earn this reward."
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