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Chen Zhirong and Su Xiuning had both attended palace banquets and naturally recognized the appearance of Emperor Deqing. Now they were surprised to see Emperor Deqing appearing incognito outside the palace, accompanied by an unknown young woman. In addition, they all felt a little confused, worried that they had touched a taboo and saw things they shouldn't have seen.
As a result, under the unpredictable circumstances, Chen and Su turned their attention to Zhao Junchen, waiting for Zhao Junchen to make up his mind.
After Zhao Junchen hesitated for a moment, he warned the two girls: "It seems that His Majesty had the pleasure of paying a private visit incognito today, and by coincidence, we met him. Now that things have happened, we can't turn a blind eye, otherwise it will appear that we It's a guilty conscience, but it's not beautiful. It's better to go see him and say hello... However, the two girls must remember not to reveal His Majesty's identity, and just follow my words."
After saying that, seeing that Chen Zhirong and Su Xiuning had no objections, Zhao Junchen led them towards Emperor Deqing's position.
At this time, Emperor Deqing had stopped, waiting for Zhao Junchen and others to arrive, while Li Jiamin on the side just glanced at Zhao Junchen and others, and then focused all his attention on Deqing again. Emperor Qing seemed as if she didn't care at all about the appearance of Zhao Junchen and others.
Soon, Zhao Junchen came to Emperor Deqing and bowed to greet him: "Student Zhao Zhong, I have met my senior!"
While saluting and saying hello, Zhao Junchen seemed not to notice Li Jiamin next to him at all. The two girls behind them, Chen and Su, also followed Zhao Junchen's example and did not dare to look at Li Jiamin. He just saluted Emperor Deqing and said hello.
Emperor Deqing looked at Zhao Junchen, then at the two daughters Chen Zhirong and Su Xiuning behind Zhao Junchen, and asked: "I didn't expect to meet you just after leaving the palace... Where are you going?"
Zhao Junchen replied: "The student was invited by Miss Su and is planning to go to Xuzhou City for some fun."
Emperor Deqing nodded slightly and said: "Yes, I think so too. I am very bored today, so I just want to take a walk in Xuzhou City. Take a look at the customs and customs here, which can be considered leisurely and elegant. , I originally planned to call you together, but I thought that you have been responsible for a lot of things these days. I was afraid that you were very tired, so I wanted you to take the opportunity to rest, so I didn't send anyone to notify you, but I never thought Still met here.”
Zhao Junchen naturally looked very grateful and said, "You can be so considerate to the students. Even though the students are suffering a little, they don't feel tired."
Emperor Deqing changed the topic and asked: "Since we have met each other, the goals are similar. How about going to Xuzhou City together?"
During the inquiry, the tone seemed gentle, but the expression was flat and lacked sincerity.
Emperor Deqing traveled incognito this time. He did not summon Zhao Junchen to accompany him, but took Li Jiamin alone with him. He knew what he was thinking as soon as he thought about it. Zhao Junchen naturally would not agree foolishly, and quickly said, "If you can travel with your seniors, it is naturally for the students." It's an honor. It's just that if the two groups of us get together, the large number of people will be conspicuous and attract attention. It may cause trouble, so according to the student's opinion, it is better to separate. What do you think, senior?"
Emperor Deqing was just saying it casually, but now that he saw Zhao Junchen rejecting it knowingly, he didn't take it seriously. He just nodded, glanced meaningfully at Zhao Junchen and Su and Chen, and said slowly: "What you said makes sense. Those of us who are accompanying the emperor to the south should really keep a low profile. In this case, we can just pretend that we haven't met him and go our separate ways."
Zhao Junchen, Su Xiuning, and Chen Zhirong naturally understood the meaning of Emperor Deqing's words. They knew that Emperor Deqing was taking the opportunity to warn them not to spread the news about their encounter today. The three of them did not dare to neglect it. It was a series of assurances with a solemn expression.
After hearing the assurances from Zhao Junchen and others, Emperor Deqing nodded with satisfaction and was about to leave.
However, before leaving, Emperor Deqing seemed to suddenly think of something. He glanced at Chen and Su behind Zhao Junchen again, and frowned slightly.
Then, Emperor Deqing asked Zhao Junchen: "On your trip today, you only brought girls from the Chen family and Su family? As far as I know, the girl from the Cui family is also in the southern tour team. Why didn't you take her with you?" The girl from the Cui family had an accident a few days ago and was kicked out of the house by her grandfather. Now she is helpless and pitiful. And it seems that you are responsible for this. If you leave her aside now, it will be Something bad.”
As he spoke, Emperor Deqing's tone became a little unhappy.
Apparently, Emperor Deqing saw that Zhao Junchen was only taking Su Xiuning and Chen Zhirong with him on this trip, but Cui Qianxue was nowhere to be seen. He thought that Zhao Junchen was kicked out of the house because of Cui Qianxue, and that Cui Qianxue was no longer of use, so he abandoned it. Emperor Deqing naturally couldn't stand Cui Qianxue's selfish and cold-hearted behavior.
Regarding Emperor Deqing's misunderstanding, Zhao Junchen naturally felt wronged, but for a moment he didn't know how to explain it, so he couldn't help but ponder for a moment.
At this moment, Chen Zhirong behind Zhao Junchen suddenly smiled and explained to Emperor Deqing: "Senior, you have misunderstood. Sister Cui will naturally accompany us on this trip, but Sister Cui has not appeared yet, and we are here now Waiting for her."
After hearing Chen Zhirong's explanation, Emperor Deqing's expression softened slightly and he nodded: "Speaking of which, the fact that the little girl of the Cui family was expelled from the house was also the reason why I forced her grandfather to do it. After I got the news, I felt a little bit in my heart. I felt uncomfortable and felt that I owed her a little, so at the beginning of the southern tour, I specially added her and her father to the list of the southern tour, which was considered a kind of compensation... Well, since you still remember the girl from the Cui family , then I can rest assured, take care of her for me during this time, and don’t make her too sad."
While speaking, Emperor Deqing glanced at Zhao Junchen meaningfully, and then left with Li Jiamin and others without waiting for Zhao Junchen to say anything else.
Regarding Emperor Deqing's statement, Zhao Junchen was silent, while Chen Zhirong next to him was even more thoughtful, with his bright eyes flashing.
Obviously, Zhao Junchen and Chen Zhirong had guessed something through Emperor Deqing's statement. Only Su Xiuning was not so thoughtful and did not think deeply. They were just ignorant of Emperor Deqing's deep meaning.
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When Emperor Deqing walked away, Zhao Junchen gathered his thoughts and turned to thank Chen Zhirong: "Thank you, Miss Chen, for helping me out just now. Otherwise, your Majesty would have misunderstood that I am a cold-hearted person who pursues profit and forgets all righteousness." , then I will be in trouble in the future."
After a pause, Zhao Junchen shook his head again and said: "However, the matter of deceiving the emperor will not be an exception from now on! Although Your Majesty has some misunderstandings, he can always explain it clearly. On the contrary, if the crime of deceiving the emperor is exposed, you and I will be in more trouble. big!"
Chen Zhirong blinked his eyes slyly and said with a smile: "Your Majesty already had a prejudice in his mind just now. Any explanation from Mr. Zhao will be regarded as a cover-up, so it is better to directly deny the suspicion in your Majesty's mind. What's more, Zhirong just said that Sister Cui will go to Xuzhou City with us, and Sister Cui hasn't appeared yet. How can this be the crime of deceiving the king? As long as we call Sister Cui to accompany us, then Zhirong Everything I just said is absolutely true, it’s just that the details were not explained clearly.”
Hearing what Chen Zhirong said, Zhao Junchen shook his head and laughed, but he felt more and more that Chen Zhirong was daring.
However, after hearing Chen Zhirong's explanation, Zhao Junchen still called Xu Qingyan from afar and asked Xu Qingyan to invite Cui Qianxue to visit Xuzhou City with him, so as not to give the excuse of bullying the emperor.
After Xu Qingyan left in a hurry, Chen Zhirong suddenly changed the subject and asked: "Master Zhao, what your Majesty just said was profound. What do you think?"
Zhao Junchen shook his head and said, "How can I understand His Majesty's deep meaning?"
On the side, Su Xiuning asked doubtfully: "Did your Majesty just say something profound?"
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was pretending to be confused, Chen Zhirong smiled softly and explained to Su Xiuning: "Didn't Sister Su see it? Your Majesty already felt a little guilty about Sister Cui being kicked out of the house by Mr. Cui Laoge. After all, this If this matter comes to the final analysis, Your Majesty actually has some responsibilities, and now he has the idea of compensating Sister Cui... But, Sister Su, how do you think His Majesty will compensate Sister Cui?"
Hearing Chen Zhirong's reminder, Su Xiuning seemed to have thought of something, and her expression changed slightly.
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…(To be continued)
