bookrebus Chapter 391: A long journey into a trap, forcing out the clear will
Chapter 391: A long journey into a trap, forcing out the clear will
The emperor looked at the banned book handed over by his ministers and could not help but fly into a rage. If this book were to be circulated, it would ruin his own reputation.
Therefore, the author Wang Jingqi was beheaded and displayed to the public, and his head was even hung at Caishikou as a warning to others.
When these words were spoken, Zhen Yuandao, who was kneeling below, found it hard to accept them.
After all, Caishikou is a place that ordinary people pass by every day. Hanging a human head there would surely scare a lot of people.
After the court meeting, Zhen Yuandao revealed his worries to Guaerjia. He thought that the other party was an honest and upright official like himself.
But he never expected that the other party not only disagreed with his idea, but even intended to take advantage of his reluctance and set a trap for him.
On this side, the emperor planned to promote Zhen Huan to the position of concubine in order to reward her for her contribution.
At the same time, An Lingrong was made a concubine, and because she gave birth to a princess, she was specially given the title of Jing.
The emperor thought that he had few children in the palace now, and that Concubine Xin had been with him for many years and had given birth to a princess for him. He didn't want to treat her too badly, so he promoted her to a noble lady.
Because the queen was under house arrest, she had no power to stop the other party even if she heard about it.
But how could the Queen watch Zhen Huan rise step by step?
She knew very well that Zhen Huan had a strong temper. If she knew that she was just her sister's substitute, even if the emperor was willing to give her a way out, Zhen Huan might not agree to step down from this step.
So her condom was ready, waiting for Zhen Huan to get in.
Now that the Queen is under house arrest, all affairs of the harem are handed over to the Imperial Concubine Fucha Zhixi to manage, so she has to hurry up and make preparations for the upcoming Lantern Festival.
But before doing anything, she had to ask the emperor's opinion first. After all, the harem was the emperor's home, and she was just a housekeeper.
"How come you have time to come to Yangxin Palace to see me today?"
The emperor looked at Fu Cha Zhixi with a smile in his eyes and asked.
"Your Majesty, do you not welcome me here? Has Your Majesty summoned other sisters?"
Fu Cha Zhixi pursed her lips and motioned Su Qin to hand the food box prepared to Su Peisheng.
"That's not what I meant. I'm glad you came."
In fact, there was always something awkward between the two of them during this period, and the emperor felt guilty towards the imperial concubine. After all, it was he who ordered Xiao Luzi to do it, and he was also the one who covered up the crimes committed by the queen.
Of course, he knew that Xier was so smart that she must have guessed this, so during this period of time he could feel Xier's resentment towards him.
Although the other party did not give him a cold face like Wanpin and Huipin, he felt sorry for her because she was obviously unhappy but had to pretend to be happy in front of him.
He didn't want to see Xier forcing a smile when she saw him, so he had to endure the heartache and go to Chengqian Palace as little as possible.
Of course, in order to prevent others from thinking that the imperial concubine had fallen out of favor, he rarely entered the harem during this period, but rewards were continuously sent to Chengqian Palace.
He only hoped that he could make up a little bit for the guilt he felt towards Xier and the child.
Fu Cha Zhixi also keenly noticed that something was wrong with the emperor. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that she had not hidden her inner dissatisfaction with the emperor.
Although everything seemed the same as before, she was more wary of the emperor.
This kind of vigilance also made her always want to distance herself from the emperor in her actions.
The emperor was no fool, he could naturally sense the other party's discomfort.
Fu Cha Zhixi didn't care too much about the fact that the emperor rarely came to Chengqian Palace. She even felt a little happy. After all, she wanted to use this time to sort out her thoughts and convince herself to accept the emperor's approach.
After all, only if you believe it, will the emperor believe it.
It was only with Aunt Fangqiu's reminder that she realized that she seemed to have made the emperor aware of something.
Fortunately, although the emperor did not come to Chengqian Palace often, this reward was sent over from time to time.
It seems that the emperor feels guilty towards her, so he can tolerate her temper for a short time.
After thinking this through, Fu Cha Zhixi decided to take advantage of this opportunity to maximize the emperor's guilt towards her.
So she prepared some of the emperor's favorite food and personally brought Suqin to the Yangxin Palace.
"Is the emperor very busy these days?"
"Fu Zhen often asks me why my father doesn't come to see him, and I don't know how to answer Fu Zhen's questions."
Fu Cha Zhixi looked at the emperor somewhat unhappily and said.
"I have been quite busy recently, so I have not been able to find time to visit you and the child in your palace. When I am done with this busy period, I will visit you and the child in Chengqian Palace."
The emperor saw Fucha Zhixi bowing to him on his own initiative, and he happily explained along the stairs.
"Even if the emperor is busy with government affairs, he must eat on time."
"Fuzhen is still so young, he needs the protection of the emperor, so the emperor should take good care of himself."
Fu Cha Zhixi placed the prepared meal in front of the emperor personally.
The emperor reached out and grabbed Fucha Zhixi's wrist, staring at him straight in the eyes and asked.
"Fuzhen needs my protection, don't you?"
"As long as Fuzhen can get better, I am willing to die."
Fu Cha Zhixi stared at the emperor for a long time without saying a word, tears streaming down her face as she spoke. The tears as big as beans dripped onto the table, making a crisp "click" sound in the quiet hall.
"Xi'er, I know I'm sorry for you and the child, but don't worry, I won't let it happen again."
The emperor couldn't help but sigh and held Fu Cha Zhixi's hand tightly.
"Your Majesty, I understand that you are in trouble, but I am really afraid. I am afraid of what will happen if Fu Zhen is not so lucky next time. I cannot accept losing Fu Zhen. Your Majesty, do you understand?"
Fu Cha Zhixi looked at the emperor's eyes with tears in her eyes, pitifully, which made the emperor feel infinite pity for her.
"I understand. If something like this happens again, I will definitely give you and the child an explanation."
The emperor held Fucha Zhixi's hand tightly and promised.
This kind of thing can only happen once or twice, but not a third time. The Queen has already attacked Fu Zhen twice. If it happens a third time, he will definitely depose her from her position as Queen.
"I will also protect our Fu Zhen. He is not only your child, but also my child. How can I not feel sorry for him?"
"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to believe you, but this is not the first time the Queen has attacked my child. How can I protect myself and my child?"
Although Fu Cha Zhixi's words to the emperor were tactful, they meant that she did not believe the emperor's assurances.