Since entering the palace, this is the second time that Zhu Qiyu has begun to sweat on his forehead.
If Concubine Wu Xian had just expressed her suspicion that something was wrong with the emperor, it was because the blockade of the imperial city made too much noise.
So now, her firm words could not help but shock Zhu Qiyu.
Is it possible that the mother-in-law was also reborn?
After calming down, Zhu Qiyu asked: "Why does mother and concubine ask this? My son just said that the emperor was captured, but did not say that the emperor will definitely not come back..."
Concubine Wu Xian looked at him with a half-smile, and Zhu Qiyu's voice became lower and lower.
"My son is ashamed. I just don't know where my son went wrong?"
Obviously, Concubine Wu Xian had seen through Zhu Qiyu's thoughts, and there was no need to cover it up anymore at this moment.
What's more, when he relives his life, there are countless doubtful people in his heart.
But Concubine Wu Xian alone was the only person he could completely trust.
"Zhi Zi Mo Ruo Mu, although you have not been with the Ai family every day these years, how can the Ai family not know your temperament?"
Concubine Wu Xian said quietly.
"You are a slow person, and you won't be the first to do anything, but you will go all out for the things you decide on."
"The Ai family doesn't know how you got the news in advance, but if you hadn't already thought about it, you would never have entered the palace at this time."
Zhu Qiyu suddenly became wary, not towards Wu.
But for himself, Zhu Qiyu thought carefully about what he had done since entering the palace.
Indeed, it is a bit too showy.
It is not in line with his consistent low-key style over the years.
Of course, he has no regrets.
In his previous life, he did not suffer from this serious illness, but the Queen Mother Sun was still very wary of him.
If he didn't enter the palace this time.
Come to think of it, Queen Mother Sun will still insist on appointing a prince in Bunren Hall.
The only difference is that if he wants to supervise the regent of the country, there is definitely no chance.
Empress Dowager Sun could have used the reason that King Tan had not recovered from his serious illness and could not even leave the palace to cancel his regent power.
Without the power of regent, everything would really become completely different.
Therefore, one must definitely enter the palace.
But Concubine Wu Xian was right. He came into the palace in a hurry right now, and anyone with a discerning eye might be suspicious.
Even if there is no evidence, there is no need for any evidence in government matters.
Just knowing that the person who benefited in the end was him, the King of Tao, was enough to convince many people of their suspicions.
Fortunately, I came to Concubine Wu Xian today. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if someone wanted to make a fuss about this matter.
Zhu Qiyu's mind turned a few times, and he had a few ideas, so he put them aside for the time being.
This is not the time to think about this.
When he came to see Concubine Wu Xian this time, he originally didn't have many ideas.
I just thought that I would have to be busy in the next few days as a supervisor and regent, so I came to explain to her.
By the way, let's see if she can help her keep an eye on the situation in the palace.
But now it seems that the mother-in-law is not the cowardly mother-in-law who only gives in in everything he remembers.
In this case, the original idea will change.
Zhu Qiyu sorted out his words, sat up straight, and said with some seriousness on his face.
"Since the mother and concubine ask questions, the son will dare to tell lies."
"Although there is no detailed military report to Beijing on this matter, since even the emperor fell into the hands of thieves, the army must have been completely damaged."
"Then we should first defeat my army of more than 200,000 with one hundred thousand, and our arrogance will definitely increase."
"On the other hand, on our side, there are only 70,000 to 80,000 officers and soldiers left guarding the capital. It is difficult to barely defend the capital, and we are even less able to fight back."
"Therefore, it is absolutely impossible to use force to rescue the emperor."
"If force fails, the only option is to negotiate peace."
"But if you put yourself in my son's shoes, if your son is that person, with such a sharp weapon in your hand, you will inevitably put forward all kinds of harsh conditions."
"So my son makes a bold guess that he is lucky to be able to defend the capital this time. It is really extremely difficult to rescue the emperor."
After listening to such a comprehensive analysis, Concubine Wu Xian also frowned.
She looked at her son carefully, just like Zhu Qiyu looked at her just now.
After a while, Concubine Wu Xian sighed.
"The Ai family were just suspicious before, but if they didn't have a deep understanding of court affairs beforehand, they probably wouldn't be able to say such words."
"You haven't been with the Aijia in the past few years, but the Aijia doesn't know that you have such thoughts."
Zhu Qiyu lowered his head and said nothing.
In his previous life, he had indeed never had any thoughts about the throne.
It was just the fickleness of fate that pushed him to that position.
But now...
Whether it was for the future of the Ming Dynasty or for the people he cared about, he had to think about it.
His previous life has proven that even if he does nothing, he will eventually be pushed to that position.
So now, he can only fight for it in advance.
Only in this way may there be a chance to change his own destiny and the destiny of the Ming Dynasty.
But he couldn't say these words to Concubine Wu Xian.
It's not that he doesn't believe her, but it's just that this matter is too unbelievable, and there are some places that are slightly different from the past life to the present, so he himself can't be completely sure.
So let Concubine Wu Xian treat him as a careerist!
Knowing that I have sinned against me, it is only Spring and Autumn!
So, Zhu Qiyu slowly raised his head. Although he was speechless, his eyes held an extremely firm light.
Concubine Wu Xian looked at her son blankly.
Just a moment ago, she vaguely felt that something had changed in Zhu Qiyu.
It's unclear.
But it's a little more upright.
She didn't know what thoughts passed through her son's mind in this short moment.
But she clearly understood.
I can't stop him!
If that’s the case, then do it!
Right or wrong, success or failure, their mother and son share life and death.
But on her face, Concubine Wu Xian didn't show anything, she said quietly.
"That's all, your old Zhu family's bloodline contains the seeds of unwillingness to be tricked by others, so you can do whatever you want."
Zhu Qiyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that he had managed to get over it.
Now that she had made up her mind, Concubine Wu Xian thought about it seriously, stood up, took a few steps, and continued.
"Since you insist on doing this, Aijia will let you go."
"It's just that if you want to spy on that position, the first priority is not to let the emperor return to the capital."
"Although the reasons you just mentioned are valid, they are far from enough."
"Don't forget that the Queen Mother is still in charge of the capital. The capital camp, the Forbidden Army, and the Royal Guards are all controlled by the Queen Mother."
"And the Queen Mother will definitely do her best to welcome the Emperor back."
"so……"
Zhu Qiyu could no longer count how many times he was shocked by the performance of his mother and concubine.
For the first time, it was guessed that the emperor was killed. It could be explained that there was too much noise in the blockade of the imperial city.
Then he guessed what he was thinking, and it could be explained that he knew his son better than his mother. In addition, he accidentally revealed his secret in front of Concubine Wu Xian.
But these words are said with strict logic and careful thinking.
It is definitely not how an ordinary palace woman should behave.
How many things did his mother-in-law hide from him...
Seeing Zhu Qiyu's dumbfounded look, Concubine Wu Xian burst into laughter and said.
"In the past, you were too cowardly and not good enough to do big things. I said these words to you only to increase your troubles. But now that I know that you have this intention in your heart, I should do my best."
Having said that, Zhu Qiyu couldn't help but think of something with such a thorough understanding of the situation.
There have been rumors outside.
It is said that the Wu family was not a daughter of a good family who entered the palace, but the daughter of a criminal official who was implicated in the rebellion of the Han Dynasty. Because of her implication, she was put into the harem as a slave.
Later, by chance, she gave birth to a prince, and she was named a worthy concubine by the Jin Dynasty.
He has always scorned this statement.
Although the Wu family mentioned very little about his maternal ancestral home, it is well-documented that it was recorded in the palace records that it was the Taisun Mansion that he entered through the draft.
Zhu Qiyu always thought that the rumors outside were created by the Sun family in order to suppress their mother and son.
But now that I think about it carefully, that may not be the case.
No matter in the past life or in this life, Sun always occupies a superior position in the harem, so there is no need to use such shameful and easy-to-expose methods.
More importantly, although there are case files in the palace.
But ever since he could remember it, Wu had been in the palace and held the position of a virtuous concubine.
Normally, when a concubine reaches the rank of concubine, her family will be favored by them.
Although there are different levels of rank, there are always some.
But only his mother and concubine had no favor in the family.
If it is said that both father and brother died young, they can also be awarded posthumously, but neither in the past life nor in this life!
Moreover, every time she mentions her natal family, the mother-in-law is always vague and becomes very sentimental if she asks too many questions.
As time passed, Zhu Qiyu no longer mentioned it.
Thinking about it now, if it hadn't been for such a bad past, how could the mother-in-law not mention a word about her natal family?
If we hadn't experienced such sudden ups and downs, how could we have remained calm amid all the changes?
If he hadn't... really witnessed the bloody storm and the struggle for imperial power, how could he see the situation so clearly?
At this thought, Zhu Qiyu even doubted that the acquaintance between his father and his mother and concubine was really an accidental coincidence?
All kinds of thoughts passed through his heart, making Zhu Qiyu feel more and more that his mother-in-law was not simple.
But when he looked up, he saw Wu's slightly worried eyes.
Zhu Qiyu couldn't help but smile again.
I have really been the emperor for a long time, and I am used to overthinking everything.
No matter what the mother-in-law's background is, he only needs to know that Wu is his mother.
In this life, the only mother.
When he was down and out, he protected him and brought him up safely.
When he was in glory, he silently thanked God for him in the harem.
When he was too cowardly to be of any use, she allowed him to lose his edge and live a stable life.
When he unsheathed his sword and embarked on a dangerous road, she also advanced and retreated with him.
That being the case.
Who is she and what is her past?
What's the big deal?
He only needs to know that this is his mother-in-law, the person he can always trust with his life and fortune no matter where he is!
There will be many dangers along the way.
However, there will also be many people and things worth trusting and protecting...
