"you!"
Gaozong was speechless. At this moment, he only felt that Xiao Xian was tricking him.
Otherwise, what was the old scholar trying to do by sending Xiao Xian to the East Palace?
He now wants to kill Xiao Xian with one sword, so that he and the people behind him will know the consequences of offending him.
By the way, the secret of his own incompetence can also be buried with Xiao Xian.
But Xiao Xian's attitude made him hesitate:
After all, so far, Xiao Xian has indeed not committed any crime on his own initiative. He even needed him to get his concubine pregnant and keep his throne.
How about trying to use torture?
Just as Gao Zongxian was hesitating, a guard hurriedly ran in from outside.
"Your Highness, the Grand Master came to the East Palace and said that he wanted to discuss government affairs with you!"
"What? Why is the teacher here!"
The Grand Master's name was Xiao Zhengguo, a special order from Emperor Chu. He was a man who could make Gaozong Xian cry with a ruler!
Because of this, although Gao Zongxian despised the literati, he did not dare to have any inappropriate thoughts about him!
"Quickly, change my clothes quickly!"
Gao Zongxian no longer bothered to interrogate Xiao Xian at this time, so he stood up and left.
But as he walked, his expression became more solemn:
"Why did the teacher suddenly visit at this time?"
"Wait a minute, the teacher's surname is also Xiao, and he is from Heluo. Could it be..."
Gao Zongxian's speed did not slow down, but his pupils shrank instantly!
Gao Zongxian walked out of the dungeon quickly and found that a guard of honor had appeared at the door of the East Palace.
Looking at the entire Da Chu, there are only a few people who have the status to display such a grand guard of honor at the gate of the East Palace, and in fact, there are only three people who dare to do so.
There is no doubt that this is the car of the Grand Master among the three.
"I have met His Highness!"
Gao Zongxian responded hurriedly. After passing through the honor guard, someone immediately opened the door of the East Palace for him.
At this moment, in the main hall of the East Palace.
An old man with white hair and white beard, wearing a court uniform, was sitting on a four-clawed dragon chair in the middle, not angry but proud!
Faced with such a "transgression", Gao Zongxian did not dare to get angry at all. Instead, he saluted respectfully and said:
"The student has met the teacher!"
"Your Highness is very polite, please get up." Although he said this, Xiao Zhengguo seemed to be very useful.
"yes."
Gao Zongxian obeyed and did as he was told, and his unhappiness was quickly suppressed by his reason.
On the one hand, Xiao Zhengguo's teachings over the years have left a huge psychological shadow on him.
The second and most important thing is that he currently has no heirs and many courtiers are waiting and watching.
As Xiao Zhengguo, the left prime minister, his support is extremely important at this moment!
"May I ask, teacher, do you have something to teach the students when you come here this time?"
Gao Zongxian asked carefully. As he asked, he looked at Xiao Zhengguo carefully.
It was the time to go to court, and all civil and military officials would normally change into their own clothes except for the time to go to court.
But at this time, Xiao Zhengguo was wearing court uniform, which meant that he did not return home at all after going to court, but took people directly to the East Palace!
What on earth was so important to him? ?
Could it be that he really has something to do with Xiao Xian! ?
Gao Zongxian was secretly shocked, but on the surface he made no move, quietly waiting for Xiao Zhengguo's next words.
"I heard that the policy of converting rice to mulberry was abolished by His Highness. I am very pleased that His Highness has such insight."
"Teacher, it's funny. It's because of your good guidance."
"Really?" Xiao Zhengguo asked back, making it difficult to hear his emotions: "I have heard that many new policies have been circulated from the East Palace."
"The idea is very original and very feasible. All the officials are discussing it, but I don't know which teacher taught it to His Highness."
"this……"
Gaozong was speechless, perhaps Mu Qingfeng took Xiao Xian's words as his own.
I wish that all the courtiers would know that the current prince is a brave and strategist.
Otherwise, it would not have spread so quickly.
It's a pity that those words were only spoken by other officials. Grand Master Xiao taught him up single-handedly, and even claimed countless times that "rotten wood cannot be carved." Don't you know what your situation is?
But...it seems that the teacher is not here for Xiao Xian.
However, before Gao Zongxian could breathe a sigh of relief, Xiao Zhengguo's eyes, which had been covered by his eyebrows, suddenly looked at him:
"Also, I heard that His Highness recently requisitioned a cell in the dungeon, or the deepest level. I wonder if he has caught some important criminal, so that I can also know about it?"
"Sure enough, I came here for Xiao Xian!"
Emperor Gaozong looked ashen as death, but he was still unwilling to accept it and said: "It's just an unidentified palace servant, so I won't bother you."
"Haha." Xiao Zhengguo smiled, but there was no sign of joy or sadness: "It's because Master is confused. He actually forgot to tell His Highness all these years."
Gao Zongxian sighed secretly, it seemed that Xiao Xian's matter could no longer be kept secret.
It all depends on Xiao Zhengguo's attitude. He is his teacher after all, so he shouldn't be too... right?
Gao Zong showed that he wanted Xiao Zhengguo to speak directly, but Xiao Zhengguo just sighed and started talking about himself.
"When Ni Zhou was still alive, my wife was weak and unfortunately passed away when giving birth to your aunt, so I doted on your aunt."
"Even when she fell in love with your uncle, I never stopped her."
"It's a pity that the Zhou family is so cruel that in order to conquer the world, they actually sent people to assassinate her family."
"Maybe God took pity on the old man and I was alone, so I met an abandoned baby."
"Is it Xiao Xian?"
Xiao Zhengguo nodded: "Yes, Ah Xian is a sensible child, he is also smart, and he is familiar with classics."
"It's a pity that in troubled times, he can't be safe by my side after all."
"That's why I sent him to the East Palace after the founding of the country. On the one hand, I wanted to protect him, and on the other hand, I wanted him to assist His Highness to help you ascend the throne."
Help me ascend the throne! ?
Hearing these words, Gao Zongxian instantly became energetic. Before he could say anything, Xiao Zhengguo smiled bitterly and said:
"It's a pity that the arrangement was in a hurry and I couldn't tell him about it, so I didn't dare to take the initiative to approach His Highness all these years."
"If something like this hadn't happened, I would probably still..."
Before Xiao Zhengguo could finish speaking, Gao Zongxian immediately patted his chest and said:
"I see. Let me tell you why Xiao Xian is so knowledgeable. It turns out you raised him."
"It's all my fault that the student is ignorant and has failed you, teacher. The student will let him go now."
Let Xiao Xian assist him in ascending the throne?
Doesn't this mean that Xiao Zhengguo actually supports him?
Surprised, Gao Zongxian hurriedly ordered people to bring Xiao Xian out.
…
"Your Highness..."
After being taken out of the dungeon in confusion, Xiao Xian walked through the ceremonial guard and arrived at the East Palace.
He subconsciously looked towards the dragon chair, wanting to ask Gao Zongxian why, but he found an incredible figure:
"Xiao, Grandpa Xiao!?"
Xiao Xian looked confused. Based on his memory, he had also guessed that Grandpa Xiao's identity might not be simple.
But what I never expected was that Grandpa Xiao was actually Xiao Zhengguo, the grand master of Chu and the minister of left government!
The moment he saw Xiao Xian, Xiao Zhengguo trembled slightly and glanced at a jade plaque on Xiao Xian's waist intentionally or unintentionally.
"Axian."
