As Li Zhu continued to think about it, he became increasingly convinced that the other party was very likely to know his mother. But the fact that the highest leader of such a mysterious organization knew his mother made him wonder if his mother's identity was also questionable...
Thinking carefully about her mother's situation over the years, although she was only a concubine, she had lived a stable life without being disturbed by anyone, which was quite unusual...
The last time my mother was favored by my cheap father, she lost nothing except for receiving some food boxes!
When Li Zhu reached his mother's door, he hesitated and stopped. He hadn't thought much of it before, but along the way, he hadn't seen anyone, yet he vaguely sensed several unusual presences, as if they were watching his mother...
Perhaps the other party isn't spying, but protecting...
Thinking of this, Li Zhu was even more shocked, because if that were the case, then his mother was definitely not simple...
"Xiao Zhu, you're here. Why don't you come in?"
Just then, Nangong Qing came out of the courtyard and asked in a puzzled tone!
"Mother, why are you out here..."
"I just wanted to get some fresh air, but I didn't expect to see you..."
Nangong Qing said with a smile!
"Your Highness, the mistress didn't just come out for some fresh air; she's been standing here waiting for you these past two days..."
Xiao Su's voice came from behind Nangong Qing, which made Nangong Qing glare at her angrily, startling her into immediately shutting up...
Hearing Xiao Su's words, Li Zhu was also stunned for a moment, secretly blaming himself for not coming sooner. However, he had been too busy lately and hadn't had time to come, causing his mother to worry about him...
“Mother, it was my fault. I should have come to see you sooner and made you worry. Please don’t blame Xiao Su for being nosy. I should be thanking her…”
"Xiao Zhu is right. Xiao Su is just impatient and speaks without thinking. She can't keep anything to herself, but she doesn't mean any harm. How could I blame her..."
The two chatted and laughed as they returned to the house. So much had happened these past few days, and he told his mother about it one by one…
Nangong Qing was very patient, listening quietly, occasionally interjecting a few words, and her emotions changed along with Li Zhu's narration!
"Oh, I'm so sorry to have put you through this..."
Upon hearing about the deaths of Consort Ming and Eunuch Wei, Nangong Qing couldn't help but echo them with a forlorn expression.
"However, Consort Ming is a sensible child. She sacrificed herself to protect your reputation, so you can't let her down. You must make the Cui family kneel before her grave in repentance..."
Nangong Qing spoke up, speaking out in defense of her son!
"Mother, when I went to perform the memorial service for Consort Ming on her seventh day after death, I was attacked..."
"Oh? Are you alright? Let Mother check if you're hurt anywhere..."
Before Li Zhu could finish speaking, Nangong Qing's eyes were filled with concern, and she instinctively pulled Li Zhu up to check for any injuries...
"Mom, I'm fine, it's just that this assassin is unusual; he mentioned you..."
Li Zhu hesitated, wondering how to phrase it tactfully so as not to embarrass his mother!
"You mentioned me? I've lived deep within the palace for so long, not many people know me..."
Nangong Qing couldn't help but ask in confusion!
"This person is someone you knew before entering the palace, named Moon Wheel Heaven - Daoist Xun..."
Upon hearing Li Zhu's words, even Nangong Qing was momentarily stunned, then his expression changed drastically, and he said angrily.
"The Heavenly Alliance attacked you?"
Seeing his mother's reaction, Li Zhu knew perfectly well that she must know this Xun Daoren. He was just a little puzzled as to what kind of environment his mother grew up in, and how she knew such a powerful master.
"Mother, please calm down. You saw it yourself, I'm alright. My younger brother saved me..."
Li Zhu quickly offered words of comfort, for how could a mother not be angry upon hearing that her son was in danger?
"The Heavenly Alliance's reach is too far; they've actually extended it right up to my doorstep..."
Nangong Qing frowned as she spoke, then, realizing Li Zhu was watching her, she understood that her reaction had been a bit excessive…
"Mother, are you hiding something from me?"
Li Zhu wasn't stupid. At this point, how could he not realize that his mother's identity was extraordinary!
"Hey... I didn't want to say this, after all, it's not a good memory. You should know that the world used to be divided into feudal systems, and back then, the Ji family of the Zhou emperor was the most respected..."
However, the Ji family's rule was later replaced by the Ying family, and the world changed hands. To avoid being hunted down, the Ji family had no choice but to go into hiding, and our Nangong family was one of the branches...
However, the descendants of the Ji family are not limited to our branch. The Heavenly Dao Alliance is an organization mainly composed of descendants of the Ji family. This Daoist Xun is also from a branch of the Ji family. We have naturally met before, but that was a long time ago. Our Nangong family and the Heavenly Dao Alliance have different ideologies, so we can't come together. Therefore, we each go our own way and don't bother each other..."
Upon hearing his mother's explanation, Li Zhu immediately understood. No wonder this Taoist Xun kept referring to them as lowly people and claiming they were the true descendants of the Central Plains. So that's where it all came from—the other party was actually a descendant of the Ji family…
This is interesting. He is now the crown prince, the future emperor, but the other party clearly doesn't take him seriously. It seems that the Heavenly Alliance is also a group of traitors...
The history of this timeline is clearly different from the history before the time travel. Many people and things that should have appeared are missing, and there are also many overlapping areas, although some people play slightly different roles. Moreover, starting from the end of the previous dynasty, history has already taken different branches...
"So, how strong is this Heavenly Dao Alliance?"
Li Zhu looked at his mother and asked seriously!
"The descendants of the Ji family are too numerous, and they are the source of many surnames, so it's really hard to assess the exact strength of the Heavenly Dao Alliance. But even the weakest of them, Xun Daoren, has the power to threaten the New Tang Dynasty, not to mention the Heavenly Dao Alliance has the Nine Heavens. It can be said that their influence is ubiquitous. Perhaps the person closest to you or me is a loyal follower of the Heavenly Dao Alliance..."
Li Zhu agreed with his mother's answer, but a wave of emotion surged within him. Such a powerful force had its eyes on him, which meant that the Yellow Path Heavenly Book in his possession was extremely valuable…
"Mother, not many people know that I have the Book of the Zodiac. Who do you think is most likely to leak this information?"
"Without solid evidence, don't suspect anyone. It will create a rift between you and your subordinates. Besides, now that the information has been leaked, your priority should be survival, not wasting energy searching for the traitor..."
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