Wuqiudian got off the carriage and looked at Zhang Hua beside him.
He hesitated for a moment, then followed Zhang Hua towards the palace gate.
After coming out of Master Sima's residence, Guanqiudian returned to his original residence. Soon, someone came to the door.
From the mouths of the officials, Guanqiudian finally confirmed that Zhong Hui had not deceived him and that the Sima family really had a big problem.
Out of caution, Guanqiudian did not rush to conspire with these ministers, but waited patiently. Sure enough, it didn't take long for the envoy sent by the emperor to arrive.
This is the Huangmenlang Zhang Hua in front of him.
This person had a good image and made a good impression on Guanqiudian.
But after all, he hadn't met the emperor yet, and Guanqiudian didn't want to talk to him too much. Who knew who arranged this person to be with the emperor.
Wuqiudian had always been very indifferent, following Zhang Hua and looking at the situation in the palace.
There was no peace in the palace, and there were not many soldiers on patrol.
When the two of them arrived in front of the palace, Gao Dan looked a little surprised, "Mr. Guanqiu?"
He obviously knew Wu Qiudian, and Wu Qiudian was even more surprised.
"Why is Gao Jun here?"
"I was ordered to come and protect His Majesty."
"Why are you here?"
"Your Majesty summons you."
Gao Dan was stunned for a moment and quickly moved out of the way, "Then go in first, don't waste time."
Wuqiudian nodded, and then followed Zhang Hua into the Tai Chi Hall.
Guanqiudian and the emperor had never met.
Wuqiudian had been looking forward to this day for a long, long time.
Finally, he saw His Majesty the Emperor, whom he longed for, in the palace.
His Majesty the Emperor is taller than he thought. The king is very majestic. He wears very simple clothes. His eyes are staring directly at him, and his eyes are indescribably complicated.
"My lord, Wuqiudian, pay homage to Your Majesty!!!"
Wuqiudian immediately stopped and saluted in the direction of Cao Mao.
"Mr. Wuqiu, please get up, please get up."
Cao Mao helped him up in a panic. At this moment, Cao Mao no longer had the ease and ease he used to talk and laugh with the ministers, nor was he as close to Zhang Hua and others. He helped Guanqiudian up with all his strength, and then stared at him quietly. This minister.
"Finally I see you."
Cao Mao grabbed Guanqiudian's hand tightly and used all his strength.
It was obviously the first time the two met, but at this moment they had countless emotions.
"Your Majesty, I'm so late. Is your Majesty okay?"
"I'm safe, I'm safe, Mr. Guanqiu is okay?"
"I'm fine."
The conversation between the two was very simple. It didn't have the artistic conception of a wise king meeting a wise minister. There weren't many words, just simple greetings. Then, the two walked into the west hall together, and Guanqiudian sat down with Cao Mao. Beside him, Cao Mao still didn't let go of his hand.
"I have always been worried about your safety."
"The same goes for me."
Cao Mao's lips trembled. He calmed down and then said with a smile: "I lost my composure. Please don't blame me, Mr. Guanqiu."
Wuqiudian looked at the people around him and said, "Your Majesty and I have important matters to discuss. Please step aside!"
Everyone looked at Cao Mao, who nodded, and then these people left.
Wuqiudian then said: "Your Majesty, it is the incompetence of my ministers that has caused you to suffer injustice. Please forgive me."
"Don't say that, don't say that."
"Since I ascended the throne, the only people I can rely on are you and General Zhendong."
"If it weren't for you, I would have died in Sima Zhao's hands long ago."
"During these days, I have been restless and have not dared to say a word. I have been looking forward to meeting you and my son all day long. God bless me, the great Wei Dynasty. God bless China. There are still loyal people like you in this world. "
Cao Mao's expression was a little excited. He was not pretending, but he was excited from the bottom of his heart.
"Today, I was relieved to see you here."
Wuqiudian looked at the young emperor in front of him and was very moved. He didn't know how much torture, how much pressure, how much grievance this young emperor had suffered after he ascended the throne. The big family is fighting against each other, there is no one he can trust inside and outside, and he is only so young.
Wuqiudian said solemnly: "Your Majesty, those things have passed. As long as my father and I are still alive, you will not suffer any injustice."
"Please don't worry."
Cao Mao smiled, but sighed.
"Master Guanqiu, Master Sima's days are numbered, but there will not be complete peace in the temple. The person who wants to take over Master Sima's position will be even more vicious than Master Sima."
"Master Sima just wants my life, and the person who succeeds him wants the life of all China."
Wuqiudian was stunned, and then asked: "Your Majesty, are you talking about those aristocratic families?"
"These people don't care about the interests of the world. You may have heard about the policies they proposed. What do you think?"
"That's bullshit."
Cao Mao laughed and said, "Well done."
"A thousand-year-old family."
Wuqiudian was not very worried. He said seriously: "Your Majesty, you are still young now. As long as you are a few years older and attend the court in person, you will be the one to decide everything in the world. What are you worried about?"
"I'm afraid it won't be that easy before court."
"For others, it may not be easy, but for Your Majesty, I don't think it is difficult!"
"I am willing to follow His Majesty and serve as a pioneer for His Majesty!"
Cao Mao smiled happily, "Okay! With you at the court and General Zhendong outside, what do I have to fear?!"
Cao Mao ordered people to bring wine and delicacies.
Cao Mao had hosted many banquets and had many meals with celebrities and ministers, but it had never been like this. This banquet was very small, with only the emperor and Guanqiudian.
But the atmosphere of this banquet was even more lively than that of the East Hall banquet.
The emperor looked really happy. He held Wuqiudian's hand and talked about his grand ambitions, his eyes shining.
Wuqiudian did not stop the emperor. He rarely drank, but now he was willing to go all out. He gulped down wine and accompanied the emperor to dream about the future.
This time, Cao Mao was probably really drunk. He held Wuqiudian's hand tightly and said something vaguely. His whole body was swaying and he was about to fall down at any time.
Wuqiudian drank the wine in his hand again, and then he helped the emperor in front of him. After placing his majesty on the bed, Wuqiudian walked out of the west hall.
The sky was getting dark, and ministers were not allowed to live in the palace.
Zhang Hua looked a little anxious, but finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him walking out.
However, Wuqiudian directly called several eunuchs and said solemnly: "I am the son of General Zhendong! Your Majesty is resting here, and you will stay here. No one is allowed until your Majesty wakes up." Go in! Otherwise, I will kill you!"
He said and looked at Zhang Hua again.
Zhang Hua was a little helpless.
The eunuchs quickly agreed, and Wuqiudian strode out of the place.
Zhang Hua glanced at Wei Shu and said, "This Lord Guanqiu regards us as thieves."
Wei Shu disagreed, "I lost my temper when I was drunk. It was right not to see guests."
The scene of Wuqiudian's arrival was once again seen by Gao Dan.
Gao Rou finally couldn't sit still.
The next day, Cao Mao probably didn't wake up, but Gao Rou had already appeared in the palace.
Gao Rou walked towards Zhaoyang Palace without hesitation. When he sent someone to report, the Queen Mother Guo had not even finished her meal. However, facing Situ, the Queen Mother did not dare to let him wait. He had no choice but to clear away the food in front of him and let Mr. Situ come in without even bothering to continue eating.
Gao Rou walked into Zhaoyang Palace with a serious look on her face, saluted the Queen Mother, and then talked about her "discovery".
"Queen Mother, I heard from some ministers that Zhong Hui came to the palace and found Your Majesty. It seems that he wants to join forces with Your Majesty to deal with the ministers together."
"ah??"
Queen Mother Guo was stunned. Her eyes widened and she looked at Gao Rou in disbelief.
Is this Mr. Situ crazy?
The emperor had just praised him a few days ago, and he came in and said that the emperor's words were not credible.
Today, it is even said that the emperor will join forces with the Sima family to deal with the ministers? ?
The Queen Mother looked at Gao Rou, who had a serious face in front of her, and suddenly laughed out loud.
Gao Rou frowned, "Queen Mother! This rumor should not be taken lightly!"
"What kind of words can a fool make up!"
The Queen Mother Guo was a little nervous. Although she didn't say it, the Queen Mother knew very well that the ministers could achieve this point because the prince found his son, and then the two of them formed a partnership to find more ministers to assist them. alone?
The emperor played a huge role in the entire incident. Now you tell me that he wants to oppose what he created? ?
Gao Rou didn't know why the Queen Mother was laughing.
After all, in his eyes, the mastermind behind all this was Lu Yu, the vanguard was Wang Xiang, the queen mother in name, and the emperor had no involvement at all.
But the Queen Mother's emotion made Gao Rou a little angry.
"Queen Mother, although we all trust Your Majesty, we still have to be on guard against things like this. Your Majesty is young after all. If you are deceived by those bad people."
Queen Mother Guo laughed again.
Gao Rou was furious, but could not help but change his mind. He said again: "After all, His Majesty's edict can resist your edict. If Sima Shi and others want to support Your Majesty, they can pass his edict. If I come to deal with you, I'm afraid something bad will happen."
Sure enough, as soon as Gao Rou spoke, the smile on the Queen Mother's face disappeared.
"Although Your Majesty respects you very much, what should you do if you are taken advantage of by a thief?"
"I think we can't let those villains get close to your majesty anymore. The Queen Mother can send someone to take care of your majesty and let him concentrate on his studies. Don't have too much contact with those villains. This is a good thing for you and not a bad thing for your majesty. , after all, Your Majesty is still young.”
When things began to involve her own power, Queen Mother Guo had some different ideas.
She hesitated for a moment and then said: "I still need to think about this matter again."
Gao Rou continued to admonish. He said clearly that he would take good care of the emperor, but the implication was no different from that of the Sima Master. He wanted to imprison the emperor and not allow him to make any unnecessary moves.
Husband Guo stood at the door, listening to Gao Rou's words, with his head lowered and a different kind of light shining in his eyes.
