After hearing this, Xia Luotong couldn't help but frown: "The emperor only traced the assassins who assassinated himself, but did not investigate the assassins sent by other forces? Did he arrange the other assassins?"
She remembered that Wu Zechen said that when they were in the dragon boat, many important officials in the banquet hall were targeted for assassination, including General Dingnan's Mansion and Fengguo Duke's Mansion, who were truly at the top of the power pyramid. Big force.
"It is true that he only investigated those assassins who assassinated him, but the assassins who targeted other people were not arranged by him." Wu Zechen saw Xia Luotong looking up at him in confusion, rubbed the top of her hair, and explained softly.
"He may not know who specifically committed those assassinations, but he also knows a certain scope, which is none other than those princes." Wu Zechen sneered, "He has always known about the fight between those princes, but But he has never paid attention to it. In his opinion, as long as the fight is within the boundaries he can draw, it is acceptable to him."
"As long as it doesn't affect his rights, he doesn't care at all what happens to the ministers below." His eyes were slightly cold, and he didn't have any warmth when talking about the person who was supposed to be his imperial uncle. "The reason why he let the other few When the prince becomes bigger, he also considers their intentions, so the position of the prince has never been stable enough."
"But the consideration is secondary. His most fundamental purpose is actually to let those families be used by him, to help him take back all the rights and concentrate them in his own hands." Wu Zechen said bluntly in a cold voice.
"Want to centralize power? But what he did is totally different! Didn't those powers end up in the hands of the major families?" Xia Luotong's face was filled with confusion.
Wu Zechen sneered and said: "He thought he could control those families. He thought that everything in these families was under his control. He thought that these families would all rely on the wealth and glory he donated, but he didn't expect..."
Xia Luotong took Wu Zechen's words and continued: "I never thought that once these families have enough power, they can overthrow him!"
Wu Zechen nodded, but said nothing more. Xia Luotong also fell silent, and the carriage fell into a brief silence.
Because they all know that the next situation will only become more and more tense. As the emperor gets older, the actions of these princes will become more frequent and more intense.
Under such circumstances, there are also hidden movements from surrounding countries, and the Great Zhou Dynasty is becoming more and more precarious...
Maybe the atmosphere in the carriage was too dull. Wu Zechen didn't want Xia Luotong's mood to be affected too much, so he took the initiative and said with a smile: "The Queen Mother was very worried when she found out that you were missing. She couldn't wait for the past two days. Then he set off to Wanfo Temple to pray for blessings, and Si Hanyan went with him."
Xia Luotong was stunned for a moment, and then felt warm in her heart. With such a noble status and age, the Queen Mother went to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple because she was worried about her. How could she not be moved?
The Queen Mother often stayed in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple after the late Emperor left. It was only after Wu Zechen returned to the capital that she stayed in the capital for a longer time.
"Why did you tell the Queen Mother about this and make her worried without saying anything, and then you go all the way to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple." Although Xia Luotong blamed her, there was a smile on her lips.
Although those real relatives treat her like enemies, she also has more people who treat her like relatives. Now she rarely recalls things from her past life.
She was undoubtedly lucky in this life. Although she still had many troubles, she could not compare with the warmth brought to her by the relatives and friends around her.
"The Queen Mother couldn't eat for several days because of the fact that we both disappeared together. I could only send someone to quietly pass the news back to tell her. But I also had to tell her the reason why I didn't return to Beijing, so I sent you back. I told her everything I didn't find," Wu Zechen said helplessly.
Even he didn't expect that the Queen Mother was so anxious that she went directly to Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple when she heard that the couple had separated.
He had always known that the Queen Mother liked Xia Luotong very much, but he did not expect that she would attach such importance to her. However, for him, it was also a joyful thing to be recognized by his most respected elder.
Xia Luotong was speechless upon hearing this. Knowing that Wu Zechen should do this, he asked again: "Now that we have met, have you sent a message to the Queen Mother? Don't let her worry anymore."
"Don't worry, I sent someone to inform the Queen Mother when we first set off. I think she will return to Beijing as soon as possible after receiving the news. After she arrives in Beijing and returns to the palace, you can go back to the palace. Look at her old man and tell her that she is safe." Wu Zechen smiled and caressed her face, his eyes full of endearment, "When the time comes, I can tell her the good news that you are pregnant, so that she can be happy along with her. , she has been urging me on this for a long time."
Xia Luotong's face turned red, but she still couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips and smile: "Okay, this will save her from having to worry about this matter anymore, but..."
"But what?" Wu Zechen asked in confusion.
"But it's best not to let too many people know about my pregnancy for the time being. Except for some reliable and close people, don't mention it to the outside world." Xia Luotong's eyes flashed slightly, thinking of many situations.
The Xia family had given her several cruel and cruel drugs before, and many people were very angry, saying that she could not give birth to a child at all, and even made trouble several times that Prince An wanted to take a concubine in order to pass on the descendants. Rumors about concubines.
Since these people were so restless, why didn't she take this opportunity to deal with them?
As soon as Wu Zechen saw Xia Luotong's expression, he knew what she was planning, and said in a conniving tone: "It's all up to you, but you must put your own safety first. What are you going to say to the Queen Mother?"
"Don't worry, I will definitely not joke about my own safety, let alone our children now." Xia Luotong gently caressed her flat belly, "As for the Queen Mother, let's just say that this month Shang Qian, for safety reasons, I won’t announce it yet, and her elders will definitely understand.”
The Queen Mother, who has gone through countless ups and downs before reaching the top, can naturally understand the meaning of these words.
Wu Zechen thought for a moment, then nodded and agreed. Seeing that Xia Luotong was feeling sleepy again, he let her lean into his arms, tucked the blanket away, and said softly: "If you feel sleepy, just sleep for a while and call when you get there." You get up and eat."
Xia Luotong nodded drowsily, and fell asleep in Wu Zechen's arms in a blink of an eye.
Wu Zechen's generous and warm embrace always brought her a strong sense of security, which made her feel particularly safe even when she fell asleep.
