But no matter how Li Xuan struggled, how could Zhao Feng let him go so easily.
"so annoying!"
Seeing that he could not break free from Zhao Feng's clutches, Li Xuan no longer wasted his efforts.
Obediently wait for him to let you go later.
Zhao Feng said before that he should not cause trouble while he was in Caiyun Palace.
In other words, when he is not in Caiyun Palace, Li Xuan can do whatever he wants.
After all, Li Xuan is a cat who has received nine years of compulsory education. He still has an advantage in reading comprehension.
"It seems that the old man is lying down a little bit."
Li Xuan glanced at Zhao Feng and could feel that he was not in a good mood today.
"Where is he going and what is he doing?"
Zhao Feng is a busy man, so he probably doesn't have time to wander around Caiyun Palace.
Li Xuan couldn't help but wonder what he was going to do.
After a while, Li Xuan saw a familiar building in front of him.
Su Liuyuan.
He also didn't expect that Zhao Feng's destination would be here.
"Hey, what's he doing in Suliuyuan?"
Li Xuan's curiosity was instantly ignited.
After Zhao Feng came here, he directly asked to see Feng Zhaoyuan.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs came to visit, and these servants did not dare to show any signs of neglect.
Soon, Zhao Feng was invited in and met Feng Zhaoyuan smoothly.
But even Li Xuan didn't expect that when Zhao Feng saw Feng Zhaoyuan, he didn't let him go. Instead, he hugged himself and bowed slightly to Feng Zhaoyuan.
"Manager Zhao."
Feng Zhaoyuan also smiled back.
But when she saw the little black cat in Zhao Feng's arms, she couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and asked curiously: "Manager Zhao, who is this cat?"
"It's just a naughty little wild cat. I was afraid that he would bump into the nobleman in Caiyun Palace, so I watched him first."
Li Xuan was hugged by Zhao Feng with a look of despair, not bothering to care what he said.
Feng Zhaoyuan couldn't help but feel a little funny when she saw that the cat in Zhao Feng's arms didn't look big, but looked lazy and carefree. It looked like an old cat that had seen through the world.
Moreover, she always felt that this cat looked familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere.
But then I thought about it and realized that not all black cats looked the same, so I didn’t take it to heart.
"I don't know that Manager Zhao came to visit unexpectedly, but what's the matter?"
Feng Zhaoyuan asked further.
Zhao Feng winked first, and the accompanying eunuchs in colorful clothes dispersed instantly, guarding the outside so tightly that not even a cat could get close.
The eunuchs and maids behind Feng Zhaoyuan all changed their colors and were about to take action, but were stopped by Feng Zhaoyuan.
"You guys should go out too."
Feng Zhaoyuan said calmly.
After receiving the master's order, they did not dare to disobey. They bowed slightly and retreated on the spot, guarding the surroundings together with the colorful eunuchs outside.
Judging from their previous actions, it can be seen that these personal servants of Feng Zhaoyuan are all well-educated.
But this way, Li Xuan felt even more strange.
Zhao Feng deliberately created an opportunity to talk to Feng Zhaoyuan alone, but did not distract himself.
Zhao Feng knew that he could understand human speech.
He wanted Li Xuan to listen too, or he didn't care that Li Xuan heard it too.
Li Xuan's eyes rolled around in circles, watching the changes.
"Feng Zhaoyuan must know why the old slave came here."
There were only two people left, and the temperature of Zhao Feng's words suddenly dropped sharply, with a bit of chill.
Li Xuan couldn't help but be a little surprised.
This was the first time he heard Zhao Feng speak like this.
This old man who smiles at everyone also gets angry sometimes.
And getting angry is even more terrifying.
Feng Zhaoyuan avoided Zhao Feng's eyes, lowered her head and said, "Please give me clear instructions from Manager Zhao."
"Okay, since Feng Zhaoyuan wants to make it clear, I should obey it."
Zhao Feng's voice suddenly softened, and a smile appeared on his face again.
"Feng Zhaoyuan leaked the title of the Royal Garden Competition to Concubine Zhao Shu, who then leaked the title to all the concubines and ladies on the noble side."
"His Majesty learned about this and had to change the topic temporarily."
"So His Majesty specially sent an old slave to ask Feng Zhaoyuan what she meant?"
Feng Zhaoyuan suddenly felt horrified after hearing this.
"Your Majesty changed the topic temporarily!?"
Her pupils subconsciously dilated, but she came to her senses and immediately tried to control her expression.
Feng Zhaoyuan tried her best to calm herself down and gave herself a second or two to adjust before reacting.
"Your Majesty changed the topic temporarily?"
She naturally showed doubts.
Zhao Feng stood up directly and raised his hand to stop Feng Zhaoyuan's next words.
"Feng Zhaoyuan, since you want to defend yourself, please follow me to the Manlu Palace to meet His Majesty and speak in front of His Majesty."
"It seems that this old slave can only help you so far."
Feng Zhaoyuan's face suddenly froze and she couldn't hold her expression any longer.
She lowered her head, her expression uncertain, and she was obviously in a huge tangle and didn't know what to do.
Zhao Feng did not rush her and waited aside with a smile.
Li Xuan was sandwiched between the two people. He felt that the air in the room was frozen, and he did not dare to take a breath.
"Isn't this old man aware of the good things I've done?"
"Otherwise why do you have to take me with you."
But thinking about it, Li Xuan felt something was wrong.
It was purely by chance that he met Zhao Feng just now, and it didn't look like he was waiting for him.
Seeing Feng Zhaoyuan being forced to move forward or retreat, Li Xuan couldn't help but feel guilty.
But at that time, he could only do that for Deng Weixian.
Li Xuan now hopes that Feng Zhaoyuan can tell the truth. Perhaps this is her only way to escape.
Otherwise, she would be at a disadvantage in front of Zhao Feng.
Seeing Feng Zhaoyuan fall into silence for a long time, Zhao Feng felt that after giving enough time, he continued to speak: "Feng Zhaoyuan, what happened in the palace cannot be hidden from the eyes of this old slave."
"Although the old slave is old, he has not yet reached the point where his eyesight is dim."
"Concubine Zhao Shu did not tell me what happened just now, so you can rest assured."
Hearing this, Feng Zhaoyuan suddenly raised her head and stared into Zhao Feng's eyes, trying to distinguish the truth from the lies.
How could Zhao Feng's self-cultivation be seen through so easily.
Feng Zhaoyuan retracted her gaze with dejection, exhaled a long breath, and said with difficulty: "I don't believe it's Concubine Zhao Shu either."
When Zhao Feng saw that her tone was loose, he quickly sat down again and changed his demeanor, as friendly as the spring breeze and warm sunshine.
"Feng Zhaoyuan, you also know that I always follow His Majesty's wishes when doing things."
"With His Majesty's feelings for you, he will never embarrass Zhaoyuan."
"You only need to tell me truthfully what happened. After I report it to His Majesty, proper arrangements will be made."
"Feng Zhaoyuan doesn't believe in this old slave, doesn't he still believe in His Majesty?"
Zhao Feng followed the instructions so well that even Li Xuan, who was watching, couldn't help but want to explain something.
Feng Zhaoyuan hesitated for a while and asked another question.
"Has Mr. Zhao ever been to Tingyun Palace?"
"Concubine Zhao Shu took the matter seriously and said it was her own idea and had nothing to do with you."
"I haven't had time to report this matter to Your Majesty yet. I really don't think this can be the solution."
"So before returning to Ganlu Hall, I came to Suliu Garden to ask Feng Zhaoyuan to think twice."
"Old slave, I won't hide it from you. In fact, I can't delay it any longer."
"Feng Zhaoyuan, you must give me an answer as soon as possible."
Feng Zhaoyuan's already anxious heart couldn't help but become even more anxious.
But she still remembered what Concubine Zhao Shu told her in the imperial garden yesterday.
But now she hesitated.
At this time, Feng Zhaoyuan asked her last question.
"How did you know what Manager Zhao said earlier?"
"Old slave said that what happens in the palace cannot be hidden from me."
This was what Feng Zhaoyuan was waiting for.
She suddenly raised her head and asked with firm eyes: "Then please tell me, Mr. Zhao, who broke into my room late at night and left the test questions from the Royal Garden Competition under my pillow."
Zhao Feng did not waver at all and asked: "How did the other party leak it?"
"A piece of silk with a poem on it."
Feng Zhaoyuan said and silently read the content of the poem.
As soon as Zhao Feng heard it, he understood that this poem pointed to the original title of the Royal Garden Competition, Go.
"Okay, does Feng Zhaoyuan have anything to add?"
"No, that's what happened."
Feng Zhaoyuan told everything she knew and accepted her fate.
"Feng Zhaoyuan, do you remember whether there were any outsiders visiting Suliu Garden that day?"
"Yanqu Hall, Wang Suyue, Wang Caishen."
Feng Zhaoyuan answered honestly, and then added: "She will not harm me."
"Maybe Wang Cairen won't, but what about the people around her?"
Zhao Feng replied with a disdainful smile without even thinking about it.
As soon as Feng Zhaoyuan spoke, she did think of a candidate.
"Then it's up to Manager Zhao to find out the matter."
Zhao Feng sighed, shook his head and said, "I can only try my best."
"Feng Zhaoyuan, I will report the truth to Your Majesty later. Then you go to Concubine Zhao Shu and find a way to meet Your Majesty, admit the matter and tell the whole story."
Feng Zhaoyuan glanced at Zhao Feng in surprise.
Zhao Feng smiled: "In this way, Feng Zhaoyuan feels at ease."
"General Manager Zhao really wants to help me?" Feng Zhaoyuan asked curiously.
"Old slave said, we are just following His Majesty's wishes."
Only then did Feng Zhaoyuan realize that Zhao Feng was serious.
The reason why she told the story before was more because she was manipulated.
Since the matter cannot be concealed, Feng Zhaoyuan does not want to implicate Concubine Zhao Shu.
And even if she is pregnant, His Majesty will not punish herself too harshly.
If no one knew about the matter, with Concubine Zhao Shu's position, she would have no problem taking on an unclear matter.
But now Zhao Feng already knows that the question was leaked from here, and His Majesty will definitely know it when the time comes.
At that time, Concubine Zhao Shu will have to bear it once with His Majesty's knowledge. This will shake Concubine Zhao Shu's trust and status in His Majesty's mind.
Unlike the civil servants, the nobles are particularly united in today's era due to special reasons.
They finally recovered a little bit of the disadvantage, and naturally they couldn't fall back into the disadvantage again.
But Feng Zhaoyuan didn't expect that Zhao Feng would help them.
The great eunuchs in the palace have always been loyal only to the imperial power. Anyone who favors the forces in the court will inevitably be liquidated by other great eunuchs.
Even though Zhao Fengnai is the most powerful eunuch in the palace today, he would never dare to violate this rule.
But looking at it now, isn't Zhao Feng blatantly helping them?
Even if he said this was His Majesty's intention, if other eunuchs knew about it, it would be enough to have him liquidated.
Zhao Feng's position is being watched by many people.
After this incident, I'm afraid he will be in a lot of trouble.
This is why Feng Zhaoyuan was so surprised at this time.
"Manager Zhao, do you really want to do this?"
Zhao Feng knew very well the reason why Feng Zhaoyuan asked him so.
In response, he just smiled.
"We were born to carry out His Majesty's will."
"This old slave's success depends entirely on His Majesty's trust."
"Now, the old slave is just doing his duty."
Zhao Feng is aware of the troubles he will encounter in the future, but remains rock solid.
Li Xuan in his arms felt unprecedentedly confused.
The conversation between the two made him begin to doubt some of the things he had long believed.
Li Xuan looked at Zhao Feng, and a huge question appeared in his heart.
"What is this all about?"
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