The God-Level Prodigal Son of the Tang Dynasty

"I went to see Zhao Chen, and he told me that there will definitely be a locust plague this year."

"To be honest, I don't want to believe that this happened. However, this matter is of great importance and cannot be careless."

"Duan Qing, please immediately ask the Tuntian doctor to send you the recent reports and memorials from various places. I want to read them personally." Li Shimin said to Duan Lun.

Duan Lun only hesitated for a moment, then took the order and left.

Just like the emperor said, the locust plague is of great importance. If you be careful, there will always be no problem.

"Your Majesty, I feel that something is wrong. County Duke Zhao is only a young man after all. How could he be so sure that there will be a locust plague?" Changsun Wuji persuaded Li Shimin, trying to make him relax.

"What Duke Zhao Guo said is right. There will indeed be a spring drought this year, but it will probably rain next..."

"Yuan Tiangang from Si Tiantai, send him to see me quickly." Li Shimin interrupted Fang Xuanling and shouted to the eunuch outside.

The eunuch disappeared.

"I also hope this is wrong, but for this kind of thing, I would rather believe it than not."

"Since ancient times, people have said that the locust plague is a warning from God, and that the emperors on earth have failed in their benevolence, so they sent locust plagues as punishment."

"I know very well that this is the result of rumors spread by intentional people. I have never done anything to embarrass the people of the world, and I will never let such a thing happen."

"What happened back then is not completely over. I don't want the locust plague to stop me." Li Shimin slowly said to Changsun Wuji and others.

Changsun Wuji and other ministers remained silent.

They were all the emperor's confidants, and they were at the forefront of what happened back then.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t be standing here today.

Although almost ten years have passed, there are still many people who are secretly plotting against the emperor.

If the locust plague really swept through the Tang Dynasty.

It will definitely cause turmoil in the society. If something happens by then, it may be difficult to completely control it.

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Yuan Tiangang was very impatient.

I work hard at Si Tiantai and observe the stars every day, which is also very tiring.

It was really troublesome for the emperor to summon him in the middle of the night.

Yuan Tiangang was unwilling to see the emperor.

When Chang'an City was hit by rain last year, Yuan Tiangang was embarrassed in front of the emperor.

Fortunately, it was also the day when Jinzhou Earth Dragon turned around. Otherwise, Yuan Tiangang felt that he would not end well.

But, people are also curious.

The emperor always seemed to know something about that incident.

It feels like there is an expert behind the emperor who is always guiding him.

In this Tang Dynasty, he was probably the best at stargazing. Why did someone even more powerful suddenly appear?

This made Yuan Tiangang very curious.

Following the eunuch to the outside of Ganquan Palace, not long after, he heard the emperor's summons.

Darling, there was a row of big guys standing inside, all of whom I would never even see.

After bowing to the emperor, Yuan Tiangang looked at him with concern and did not move a muscle.

"Yuan Tiangang, have you observed the stars recently? Did anything happen?" the emperor said, his voice indescribably calm.

"This..." Yuan Tiangang didn't know what the emperor meant at all.

Do you want to know good news or bad news?

"Say what you have to say." The emperor spoke louder.

"Reporting to your majesty, I looked at the sky at night today and felt that the star map in the south has the potential to set fire to the prairie fire. If it is good, there may be a severe drought in various parts of the south this year." Yuan Tiangang said boldly.

Such severe droughts and floods are not good things.

If it didn't happen, the emperor would not be allowed to say that he was deceiving the public with his evil words.

But if something happens and I don't say anything, then that...

Li Shimin frowned, walked down the steps, and headed straight out of the hall.

Outside the Ganquan Hall, Li Shimin looked up at the southern star map and saw only the stars in the sky, which were extremely dazzling.

"Your Majesty, there are five princes in the south, and there are five stars connected together. If it is normal, the stars are in a normal state. Now, Your Majesty, look at it. Those five stars are dim and have nothing to do with it. There must be a disaster."

"And there is a faint red light on the edge of the five princes' stars, which indicates that there will be a severe drought in the south." Yuan Tiangang stood behind Li Shimin, pointing to the five dim stars in the south, and explained to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin looked up and saw five dim stars in the south. What was even more strange was that there was a faint red light flickering on the edge of the stars.

It's the same as what Yuan Tiangang said.

Li Shimin didn't really believe it before, but after Yuan Tiangang said this, he did believe it.

No one has told Yuan Tiangang the reason why he summoned him. If it is just a guess, it is absolutely impossible to say this.

"Is there a solution?" Li Shimin asked casually.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much. The purple star shines brightly, and the emperor wins the heart of heaven and earth."

"There are many stars surrounding the Five Emperors constellation, including the prince, officials, fortunate ministers, and the five princes, Jiuqing, Langjiang, Langshi, Yezhe, etc. Among them, the prince's star is the most dazzling. If the old Taoist predicts it correctly, this time His Royal Highness will definitely find a solution to the locust plague." Yuan Tiangang continued to explain with Li Shimin, pointing to the Taiwei Yuan Star Map in the north.

"Prince?" Li Shimin frowned, and then suddenly understood something.

"Yes, he is the prince, but there was an obscure star around the prince. I don't know what it means." Yuan Tiangang frowned.

Logically speaking, each of the stars surrounding the Five Emperors Constellation has its own place.

But I don’t know when, another star appeared.

"It doesn't matter, you go back and rest first, and someone will come and give Yuan Tiangang ten thousand gold." Li Shimin seemed to be in a much better mood, and he also rewarded Yuan Tiangang with ten pieces of silver.

Yuan Tiangang is so happy.

Not only did he not behead the emperor today, but he also received a reward.

It seems that he has found out the pulse of His Majesty the Emperor.

Yuan Tiangang left happily, even humming a ditty on the way.

"Your Majesty, since Yuan Tiangang said that His Highness the Crown Prince has a solution? How about inviting His Highness to come over?" Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin advised.

Changsun Wuji was also very happy when he heard Yuan Tiangang's words.

He spent a lot of time with Li Chengqian.

But he had never been able to figure out what the emperor meant.

Now that he finally had a way to make the prince look good in front of the emperor, Changsun Wuji was eager to let Li Chengqian come over.

"Auxiliary machine, I believe what Yuan Tiangang said, just to reassure everyone. Do you really think he is right?"

"I already have a few ideas. Where is the prince? I'll ask him again during the court meeting tomorrow. It's getting late, so everyone should go back and have a rest."

"Tomorrow morning, we will determine whether there will be a locust plague." Li Shimin waved his hand and motioned for everyone to disperse.

Changsun Wuji and others left, leaving Li Shimin alone standing outside Ganquan Hall, looking at the shining stars in the north.

There was an inexplicable smile on his face.

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Chapter 390: Listen to my advice

Early in the morning, Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaiyu, and Luo Tong stood next to the old house in the village of Wannian County.

Zhao Chen was also a little surprised when he saw them.

Last time I asked Cheng Yaojin about Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu.

The two guys received the order to prepare for the spring hunting.

Even the emperor would participate in the spring hunt, so they were also busy.

And Luo Tong, a guy who loves his wife as much as her life, should not have time to come over.

But why are you here so early in the morning?

"Zhao Da, how are you?" This was the first thing Cheng Chumo said when he came up.

His face was full of worry, as if he was worried about something in his heart.

"Very good, what's wrong with you?" Zhao Chen was quite surprised.

"We..." Cheng Chumo was about to speak when Qin Huaiyu stopped him.

"Hello, sister-in-law." Qin Huaiyu greeted Li Ruoshuang.

"Why are you here?" Li Ruoshuang nodded and asked.

Everyone is an old acquaintance, especially at this time. When they come over, it is appropriate to say hello.

"I've been busy lately, so I wanted to come to my brother's place to have a rest." Cheng Chumo reacted and immediately thought of an excuse.

"Yes, sister-in-law, let's come here to rest for two days and then go back when the spring hunting starts." Qin Huaiyu also helped to cover up the lie.

Li Ruoshuang naturally didn't think much about it. These two guys usually went to Zhao Mansion to find Zhao Chen.

The guy who doesn't follow the rules is also lucky.

"Luo Tong is here too. Let's talk. I'll make some breakfast. Vice President Wei, it's time for you to get up!" Li Ruoshuang smiled with a few others and turned to knock on the kitchen door.

"This old man Wei..." Cheng Chumo looked surprised.

Before he finished speaking, he saw Wei Zheng coming out of the kitchen with his hands behind his back.

"Hey, why are there so many people here today?" Wei Zheng was quite surprised by the arrival of several people.

"Yes, come here to play for a few days." Cheng Chu silently agreed, with a trace of anxiety flashing across his face.

Naturally, they didn't come here to play with Zhao Chen.

There are still a lot of things to do at the Spring Hunting Grounds.

If they hadn't heard the news, they wouldn't have come here so eagerly.

But with Wei Zheng here, Cheng Chumo didn't know how to speak for a moment.

Qin Huaiyu patted Cheng Chumo on the shoulder and shook his head with him.

"Tell me, come here to see me, what do you want?" Zhao Chen naturally saw the two people's little actions and asked directly.

"Nothing, I just came to see you." Cheng Chumo immediately shook his head in the negative.

Still worried that Wei Zheng would hear about this.

"Oh, I'm old and despised by others. Then Zhao Chen, you guys can chat first while I go for a walk in the village." Wei Zheng was very smart and knew that Cheng Chumo and the others didn't want him to listen.

He simply stood up and walked towards the village.

Zhao Chen glanced at Wei Zheng, his eyes moved slightly, and shouted, "No need, Old Wei, you are not an outsider either. Sit down and listen together. We will have breakfast together later."

Wei Zheng turned around and glanced at Zhao Chen. Seeing that there was no other color on Zhao Chen's face, he couldn't help but show a look of joy and said, "The relationship is good, I like to hear interesting things."

Zhao Chen smiled and thought that this was not a good thing.

At least if it was really a good thing, the three of them wouldn't have arrived so early in the morning.

"Cheng Er, go ahead and let everyone listen." Zhao Chen and Cheng Chu nodded silently.

Although he didn't understand why Zhao Chen asked Wei Zheng to listen to this matter, since Zhao Chen agreed, he didn't care so much anymore.

"Yesterday when Qin San and I came back from the western suburbs of Chang'an, someone gave us a note. The note said that Cui Yan went to the East Palace yesterday."

"This Cui Yan is the head of the Boling Cui family, and Li Chengqian..." Cheng Chu glanced at Wei Zheng silently, and when he saw that he didn't speak, he continued.

"The relationship between the prince and you, Zhao Da, is not good. Because of you, Zhao Da, the family's power has been reduced a lot before. In the court, it is not as powerful as before."

"These two people are your enemies, Zhao Da. If Cui Yan goes to the East Palace, he probably doesn't have any good intentions."

"When I left the city, I happened to meet Luo Tong again. I heard from him that there were many unknown assassins in Cui Mansion."

"Qin San and I were worried that they might treat you..." Cheng Chumo said this and did not continue.

We are all smart people, and everyone knows exactly what it means when we say this.

This was also taking advantage of Li Ruoshuang's absence, otherwise Cheng Chumo would not have dared to say such things.

They all know Li Ruoshuang's character.

I have never tolerated being bullied by others.

If she really knew that the prince and Cui Yan were going to kill Zhao Chen, she would not rush to their house and kill them.

"Cheng Chumo, you can't say this nonsense. How could Prince Rende do such a thing?" Wei Zheng believed it.

Maybe I don’t want to believe it.

He knew that the prince had conflicts with Zhao Chen, but he would not directly cooperate with the Boling Cui family to put Zhao Chen to death.

If something really happened to Zhao Chen, with the emperor's attitude towards Zhao Chen, would he let the murderer go?

"If Li Chengqian was truly benevolent, would he embarrass his husband in the academy?" Qin Huaiyu was somewhat dissatisfied with Wei Zheng's protection of Li Chengqian.

"That's just out of emotion, it should be..."

"Is it motivated? Then who knows whether the prince will be motivated this time and make up his mind to deal with Zhao Da?" Qin Huaiyu retorted again.

"Master Wei, Luo Tong found out before that the prince had personally visited the Cui Mansion. Since then, there have been many strange faces in the Cui Mansion, and everyone has a sharp aura about them."

"After those people arrived, Cui Yan went to see the prince."

"On the contrary, after the gentleman left Chang'an, the prince had no movement. Until yesterday, Cui Yan went to the East Palace again, and then someone conveyed the news to the two of them." Luo Tong and Wei Zheng said with cupped hands.

His tone was calm, just discussing the matter.

"Li Chengqian is quite interesting. Is he sitting on a mountain and watching tigers fight? Or maybe he wants to sell it to me?" Zhao Chen smiled, with a strange look on his face.

"You said the news was leaked by Li Chengqian?" Cheng Chumo's expression changed, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Cui Yan has gone to the East Palace. Except Luo Tong, who will keep an eye on Cui Yan's actions, who will care?"

"If Li Chengqian had not taken the initiative to remind you, no one would have known about it." Zhao Chen explained.

"I always thought that Li Chengqian was still young. Although he wanted to stabilize his position, his methods were still a bit immature. This time, he taught me a lesson."

"Old Wei, what should I do about this?" Zhao Chen's eyes fell on Wei Zheng and he asked slowly.

Wei Zheng didn't know that Zhao Chen was just testing himself by asking this question.

But that is the prince after all, and behind the prince there is the emperor and the queen.

After all, there is no gain in fighting the prince.

"Zhao Chen, listen to me. Go back to Chang'an City and invite the prince to a banquet. I will mediate for you two. You really don't want to..."

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Chapter 391 Let Li Shimin take off directly

In the Taiji Hall, looking at the Tuntian doctor kneeling in front of him, Li Shimin realized that he was not as angry as he had imagined.

With a wave of his hand, he asked Qian Niuwei to pull him out and chop him down.

A dignified farm doctor and an official of the fifth rank dared to secretly conceal the report of farming affairs in various places.

In the southern region of Datang, half of the area

, it didn’t rain all spring.

Some of the soil in the ground was dry and cracked.

Fortunately, there are many rivers in the south, and last year the Ministry of Industry was asked to spread the manufacturing method of barrel carts to various parts of the Tang Dynasty.

But this dry climate is the root cause of the locust plague.

At first, the farm doctor only thought it was an ordinary drought, so he suppressed the matter and did not report it. Unexpectedly, more and more memorials were written about this matter.

After that, I felt that if I reported it, it would be a dead end.

Thinking that maybe God would be merciful and there would be no disaster. Unexpectedly, the emperor directly asked Duan Lun, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, to investigate the matter.

"Duan Lun, do you have anything to say?" Li Shimin looked at Duan Lun, Minister of Industry, with an expressionless face.

Duan Lun felt like he was walking on the tip of a knife at the moment.

Once this locust plague breaks out, the emperor will not be able to sacrifice himself to heaven? ??

"Your Majesty, I have failed to supervise you well and I am guilty of a heinous crime. I would like to resign as Minister of the Ministry of Industry and I will listen to your Majesty." Duan Lun immediately resigned from Li Shimin.

Although I feel reluctant to give up, the locust plague is unavoidable like this. Instead of staying here and letting the emperor worship heaven, it is better to resign and run away.

Anyway, I am getting older and there is no possibility of going further.

Take good care of yourself while you still have a few years to live.

It’s also flattering.

As the emperor, Li Shimin could not understand Duan Lun's thoughts.

These guys want to run away when something happens.

Nothing like Zhao Chen, always helping to give him ideas.

Li Shimin thought of Zhao Chen for no reason, and then thought of Zhao Chen's deliberate alienation from him. He felt a little unhappy and his face became gloomy.

Duan Lun thought the emperor was furious, otherwise his face suddenly fell.

There was a feeling of anxiety in my heart, and cold sweat broke out on my back.

"Duan Lun, you are a senior member of the imperial court. You are still inseparable from the affairs of the Ministry of Industry, but you are also inseparable from the affairs of the Tunliang Langzhong."

"I won't go too far and punish you too much. I'll fine you two years to see what the consequences are."

The emperor's gentle handling made Duan Lun sigh in relief, but he was also extremely surprised.

I was worried again, was the emperor still thinking of sacrificing himself to heaven?

"According to reports from various places, this year's locust plague is inevitable."

"My dear friends, do you have any ideas to deal with this locust plague?" Li Shimin spoke again.

And this time, everyone was asked directly.

"Your Majesty, I feel that the appearance of the locust plague is a warning from God. It is better to build more temples. If the incense is prosperous, God will be happy, and the locust plague will naturally disappear." Officials from Taichang Temple came out and talked with Li Shimin He said with his hands raised.

In one sentence, Li Shimin almost didn't take off immediately.

Warning from God?

Build more temples?

Offer more incense?

What Zhao Chen said was indeed correct. There are always some stupid people who describe the locust plague as the wrath of heaven.

If everything could be done by building temples and offering incense, why would Li Shimin have to work so hard?

Then don’t everyone go directly to worship Buddha?

Li Shimin's face turned dark, and he immediately thought about when to send this guy from Taichang Temple to the temple to become a monk.

"Your Majesty, it is not feasible to build temples and offer incense. In the final analysis, the locust plague is still caused by some insects. If we ignore it and let them destroy it, then I am afraid that we will not think about this year's harvest."

"Farming in the southern region is very important. This year, new rice cultivation was specially carried out there. The local people have little confidence in it. If there is a locust plague, I am afraid that something big will happen." Fang Xuanling and Li Shimin said.

It is good to have your own beliefs.

But you can't just pray to God and worship Buddha when you have no other choice.

The common people don't understand, and neither do the courtiers who control the direction of the Tang Dynasty?

"What do Fang Qing think?" Li Shimin nodded.

This is why he likes Fang Xuanling.

Never say anything out of the ordinary.

"Your Majesty, I heard from Your Majesty that County Duke Zhao said last year that there might be a locust plague this year."

"I once had an idea with His Majesty, asking Your Majesty to eat the locusts himself."

"I feel that although this is not a clever plan, it is still a method."

"If Your Majesty can set an example, people all over the world will surely follow suit..." Fang Xuanling and Li Shimin made suggestions.

But it was the joking remarks between Zhao Chen and Li Shimin last year.

But in the final analysis, this method is still somewhat feasible.

The emperor takes the lead in eating locusts. Once this example is set, the people in the world will certainly not refuse.

But locusts, after all, it is impossible to eat them all.

The reproductive ability of locusts is more than just talk.

If you really want to eat this, how long will it take?

Li Shimin still remembered that Zhao Chen said that once locusts become a disaster, they will gather in groups. Those locusts are poisonous and cannot be eaten.

If something goes wrong with eating, the problem will be even bigger.

If the emperor poisoned the people of the world, then Li Shimin would really stink in the history books of later generations.

Don't even think about the chance to stand up.

"Father, this method is inappropriate. Father is the Son of Heaven and a saint. How can you eat these filthy things?"

"If something happens, how will the people of the Tang Dynasty deal with themselves?"

"Mr. Zhao is not here today. If he were here, I would definitely make him look good!" Li Chengqian came out and said to Li Shimin.

Zhao Chen left Chang'an, and Li Chengqian felt happy.

Even when I spoke, I felt that my voice was a little louder.

There is nothing wrong with saying that it makes Zhao Chen look good.

Everyone would only think that Li Chengqian was worried about the emperor's health at that time. Instead, they would say that the prince was extremely filial, which would make the ministers favor him more.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is absolutely right. What County Duke Zhao said is nonsense and should not be taken lightly."

"Your Majesty, locusts are pests and there is no reason to eat them. Duke Zhao instigated your majesty to eat locusts. His heart is to be punished."

"Your Majesty, I have the boldness to suggest that Zhao Chen be demoted to a civilian rank as a punishment."

As soon as Prince Li Chengqian spoke, there were naturally many followers around him who followed his wishes.

In a few words, he even talked about giving all the titles to Zhao Chen.

"My lords, don't talk nonsense. Duke Zhao also came up with such a solution for the sake of the Tang Dynasty. Father, if you really want to eat locusts, please let your son eat them on my father's behalf." Li Chengqian suddenly knelt down. On the ground, he said to Li Shimin.

"The prince is benevolent and filial. He would rather put himself in danger than to keep His Majesty safe. He is truly the most filial person in the Tang Dynasty."

"The prince is worthy of his status as the crown prince, and he will definitely be a wise king of our Tang Dynasty in the future."

"I shed tears because we in the Tang Dynasty have such a prince."

The courtiers also acted well.

It immediately made Li Shimin smile.

No matter what Li Chengqian thought, Li Shimin knew that he wanted to gain favor with him and gain prestige in front of his ministers.

The idea is good.

But some things cannot be forced.

Chapter 392 Hong Fu Nu’s worries

"Sister-in-law's skills are getting better and better. In the past, we only knew that you would chase us all over Chang'an and beat us, but we didn't expect that you could also cook."

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In the courtyard, everyone sat together to eat.

Cheng Chumo was eating breakfast, not forgetting to flatter Li Ruoshuang.

Although it was flattering, Cheng Chumo himself found that the Li Ruoshuang in front of him was much more stable than before.

Thinking of those days when Li Ruoshuang was chasing him with a sword, Cheng Chumo still felt terrified.

"Cheng Er, I think you are itching again. If it weren't for Zhao Chen's sake, I would put your head in a bowl right now." Li Ruoshuang glanced at Cheng Chumo, but she didn't have a good expression.

You have to eat this time, and you have to tell Zhao Chen about the violent scenes of yourself in the past.

Isn’t this discrediting yourself?

Cheng Chumo's face turned dark, and by flattering him, he was flattering him.

Immediately, I didn't dare to speak and just ate my food with my head down.

Wei Zheng ate his meal in silence without saying anything.

There seems to be a lot of worries in my heart.

"After dinner, you guys will go back..."

"We are not going back. Qin San and I have agreed to stay here and rest for a few days. Over there in the western suburbs, our old men are watching, including the two of us."

"Luo Tong, your wife is still recovering, you should return to the city." Cheng Chumo refused to answer Zhao Chen's words before he could finish.

Since Cui Yan went to Li Chengqian's place, no matter what Li Chengqian meant, it also meant that Cui Yan's action was about to begin.

Most likely in just a few days.

The two of them staying here can help to some extent.

On the other hand, Luo Tong, his wife is still recuperating, so staying here is not a problem.

"Madam said, let me study with Sir here for two days." Luo Tong just said this and went to eat by himself.

Looking at it like this, he is not ready to leave.

Li Ruoshuang glanced at a few people, and then her eyes fell on Zhao Chen.

Her intuition told her that something must be happening here.

"Zhao Chen, in the end..."

"It's okay. You can stay if you want, but we agreed in advance that I don't have a place for you to live here. If you want to live, you can find the villagers yourself..."

"I built a house here before, so I can squeeze in." Luo Tong's words made Zhao Chen shut up.

Good guy, I have forgotten that Luo Tong lived in the village for a long time before.

"Okay, there is still land to be planted in the east of the village. Go ahead and do whatever you are supposed to do. Ruoshuang, you come with me." Zhao Chen was also quite helpless towards the three guys and called Li Ruoshuang to the east of the village. .

There are some things that I still need to explain to her.

As Li Ruoshuang said herself, since the two are husband and wife, hiding things sometimes does not make the other person feel that it is for their own good.

"Well, wait a moment, I'll go too." Wei Zheng suddenly shouted.

…

"Queen, I just left the palace to inquire. The academy is on holiday these days. Your Majesty and Vice President Wei went to the village in Wannian County yesterday."

"Your Majesty came back last night. Vice President Wei seems to have stayed in the village."

"Oh, by the way, the county's wife Li Ruoshuang, as well as Young Master Cheng, Young Master Qin, and Duke Luo Tong of the State of Yue, they all went."

In the Li Zheng Palace, the young eunuch and Queen Changsun reported.

Half a month has passed since the last time I saw Zhao Chen, and Zhao Chen didn't come to that banquet.

Queen Changsun was extremely worried.

She was afraid that Zhao Chen would really cause trouble with Li Chengqian.

One is her parent-child who has been living abroad for more than ten years, and the other is the child she has raised for more than ten years.

No matter which one happened, she couldn't accept it.

So she had long wanted to chat and talk with Zhao Chen in person.

But after talking to the emperor many times, the emperor stopped him with various excuses.

Anyway, Queen Changsun was not allowed to leave the palace to see Zhao Chen.

There was no other way, so Empress Changsun had no choice but to send someone outside to inquire about the situation.

But what Queen Changsun didn't expect was that Zhao Chen went to Wannian County.

He is a gentleman from the academy, shouldn't he be teaching in the academy?

Moreover, the academy also suspended classes inexplicably, and even Wei Zheng went to Wannian County.

And she doesn't know anything?

"Your Majesty is still in court?" Queen Changsun asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty, your Majesty is still in the Tai Chi Hall." The eunuch responded.

"I know, let's go down and have a rest." Empress Changsun waved her hand and signaled the eunuch to leave.

After the young eunuch left, Queen Changsun was silent for a while, then opened the palace door and walked towards the Taiji Palace.

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"Old man, are you really just watching Cui Yan attack Zhao Chen?"

"Don't you like Zhao Chen very much, why are you willing to let it go?"

"Also, let me tell you, I can ignore Zhao Chen. If anything happens to Ruoshuang, I will never be done with you."

In the Duke Wei's Mansion, Hongfu Nu opened the study door angrily and said angrily to Li Jing.

Only then did Hongfu Nu find out that Cui Yan had actually sent people to deal with Zhao Chen.

As for Li Jing, he actually had news a long time ago.

But this guy never said anything.

Are you ignoring your daughter and son-in-law?

"It's just a few assassins, how can we hurt them? In other words, if a few assassins can't deal with it, Zhao Chen deserves it."

"If he can't even protect his wife, I don't believe what else he can do." Li Jing put down the pen in his hand and said slowly.

"What about Ruoshuang, she will definitely rush in front of Zhao Chen..."

"Ruoshuang is not only your daughter but also Zhao Chen's wife. She has this responsibility. There are no rules that say a woman must hide behind her."

"The responsibilities are mutual, madam, your daughter is not a canary in the cage. If that were the case, she and Zhao Chen would not be able to make it to the end." Li Jing waved his hand, interrupting Hong Funu's words.

"On the battlefield, I am used to seeing anger. A new recruit will be scared when he sets foot on the battlefield for the first time. Only the battles he has experienced will make him grow slowly."

"Zhao Chen and Ruoshuang are both new recruits. If they can't solve even this small matter, it's better to stay away from the court in the future." Li Jing explained to Hongfu Nu again.

"But we're just watching, if..." Hongfu Nu was still worried.

After all, she is her daughter and son-in-law. Even though she knows that someone is going to harm them, she, a mother, can still sit there.

"Old man, you said Zhao Chen and the others would be fine, but what's their trump card?" Hong Funu asked unwillingly.

"What trump card do I have? It's Your Majesty!" Li Jing shook his head.

"Your Majesty? Hasn't His Majesty returned to Chang'an? He should be in court at the Taiji Hall now." Hongfu Nu was even more surprised.

How could this trump card be related to the emperor?

"This trump card was already there when Zhao Chen helped His Majesty to deal with the aristocratic family, but it has never appeared openly."

"The only time..."

"I'll write it for you." Li Jing smiled and wrote slowly on the paper.

He also knew that if he didn't give Hongfu Nu some information today, he wouldn't be able to think about being quiet.

Hongfu Nu looked at Li Jing hesitantly, but she saw Li Jing slowly writing the word "Xuan Jia" on the paper.

"Xuan Jia... army?" Hong Fu Nu's originally high-pitched voice suddenly became suppressed, and a look of deep shock flashed across her face.