Empress Wu used to be very powerful, but Li Zhi was in poor health at that time and had to ask Empress Wu to help him act in government affairs.
After reviewing the memorials for several years, it was difficult for ordinary people to resist the temptation of power to control the world with one pen, so Empress Wu's power ambitions gradually expanded.
The relationship between the Tian family couple gradually showed a situation where the husband was weak and the wife was strong.
If Li Qinzai had not appeared, if Li Zhi's body had continued to be weak, perhaps Empress Wu would have been able to truly control power.
Today, Li Zhi's health is not in good condition, but the folk remedies given to him by Li Qinzai have brought the old illness under control. The emperor's body has returned to normal, and he is naturally full of the domineering aura that he should have.
As a result, the situation of a weak husband and a strong wife slowly reversed. After several things that seemed to be wrong, Li Zhi beat Empress Wu hard several times, and Empress Wu finally became honest.
In the past, if she had murderous intentions towards Lu Jiayi, she would not need to form an alliance with Li Qinzai at all. She would give the order herself, and there would be people to help her do it.
Today is different from the past. After Li Yifu's death, Empress Wu's wings in the court were almost completely cut off by Li Zhi. Now she is really just a queen in charge of the harem, and her orders are only valid in the harem.
In front of Li Zhi, Empress Wu was more cautious than before. She may still be unwilling to do so, but she did not dare to do anything to offend Li Zhi.
When Li Zhi got angry, Li Zhi jumped up and swore in the street, and Li Zhi drank, she didn't even dare to persuade him to stop him, so she could only let him go.
In the Anren Hall, Li Zhi pointed at the air and cursed, causing foam to fly out of his mouth. Empress Wu did not dare to say a word, but just stayed by her side silently, listening tenderly to him as he cursed all kinds of unpleasant words.
After a long time, Li Zhi cursed until his mouth went dry. Empress Wu with great discernment filled a glass of wine for Li Zhi and held it to him with both hands.
"If Your Majesty is tired, you might as well take a break before scolding. Those old men who made Your Majesty angry should indeed deserve to die." Empress Wu agreed.
Li Zhi was very satisfied with Empress Wu's attitude. Is this what they call a couple? Don't worry about right and wrong, just share the same hatred and hatred. I was angry outside and went home. Do you need your help to distinguish what is right and what is wrong?
Following Empress Wu's words, Li Zhi said with a stern face: "Goguryeo is about to be destroyed by the British. After Goguryeo is destroyed, I plan to build the Andong Protectorate in Pyongyang City. It is better to transfer Liu Rengui to the Andong Protectorate as the governor and let him Get out of here!"
Empress Wu laughed. This appointment was somewhat childish, but she didn't know whether Li Zhi was angry or serious.
So Empress Wu still echoed: "Your Majesty is wise, knows people well and uses them well. Liu Rengui is a versatile man in both civil and military affairs. He also once guarded Baekje, and he knows the situation on the Haidong Peninsula very well. Let him serve as the governor of the Andong Protectorate. It is indeed a good use of his talents."
Li Zhi was startled and smacked his lips with a somewhat thoughtful expression.
Empress Wu seemed to agree with him, but she also praised Liu Rengui a few words, and Li Zhi's anger immediately subsided a little.
Although Liu Rengui is an annoying old man and has a mean tongue, he is indeed a rare talent. He can be responsible for the peace of the world at home, and he can wear armor to fight against foreign enemies.
The conflict between Li Zhi and Liu Rengui is not a big deal in the final analysis. One believes in immortality and the other does not, so they slander each other and dislike each other.
If a capable courtier is kicked out of Chang'an for this matter, it seems... the gain outweighs the loss.
Li Zhi snorted and said coldly: "This matter will be discussed later. I am the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. I have a mind that can take over the world. How can I not tolerate a nasty old man? I am too lazy to argue with him!"
Empress Wu smiled: "Your Majesty has a mind as broad as the sea and has the style of Taizong. How lucky are the subjects to have such a wise emperor as your Majesty to rule them."
Li Zhi laughed confidently. This little flattery was so flattering!
The strong queen back then was completely gone, and there was only a gentle and pleasant wife in front of her. It seemed that the beating she had given her back then was extremely correct. Her husband was refreshed, and the mother-in-law was now honest.
In a much better mood, Li Zhi drank up the cup, wiped the wine stains on his mouth, and suddenly said: "Lu Jiajiduo said that he can not only refine the elixir of life, but also cure diseases. The prince's illness cannot be delayed any longer. Let him go to the East Palace in the afternoon and show it to the prince."
Empress Wu's heart tightened, and she clenched her hands into fists in her sleeves, but her face was as bright as a smile.
"Yes, I will give my orders immediately."
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Lu Jiajiduo wears the official robe of the Tang Dynasty, with a purple round collar and a jade belt buckled at the waist. There is also a goldfish-shaped brocade bag hanging on the jade belt.
He has a high nose bridge, deep eye sockets, dark skin, and facial features that are completely different from those of people from the Tang Dynasty. When he wears the official robes of the Tang Dynasty, he looks a bit ridiculous like wearing a crown while wearing a monkey hat.
Lu Jiayi didn't feel that he was ridiculous at all. He walked with a happy and contented posture. Looking at the followers behind him who were following him step by step, a sense of accomplishment in mastering power arose spontaneously.
Serving as an official in the most powerful empire in the world is indeed extremely glorious.
It's a pity that this official position will not last long.
A scam is a scam after all, and sooner or later the scam will be exposed. Lu Jiajido can only try to get as much benefit as possible before it is exposed, and finally run away before people find out the clues, and continue to cheat in other countries.
Although being an official is beautiful, it is also always accompanied by crises.
For example, today, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty suddenly issued an order to diagnose the prince's illness.
For Luke, this was a serious crisis.
He knew his own weakness, and he couldn't even feel his pulse, let alone prescribe a cure.
Fortunately, he is a liar by profession. The reason why liars can deceive others is that they naturally have their own set of deception techniques.
The carriage stopped leisurely. Lu Jiajiduo got out of the carriage and looked up at the majestic and heavy door wall of the East Palace, feeling a little more in awe.
Under the guidance of the palace servants, Lu Jiajiduo entered Li Hong's bedroom and saluted upon entering.
Li Hong was lying on the hospital bed, his face even more gloomy than before. Lu Jiajiduo just glanced at him and had a premonition that the prince of the Tang Dynasty did not seem to live long.
After saluting, Lu Jiajiduo waited for Li Hong to speak first, but strangely, Li Hong's attitude was relatively indifferent. From the time he walked in until now, Li Hong hadn't said a word.
Lu Jiajiduo was a little surprised. He had heard about the prince's personality and his reputation was very good. The courtiers all said that the prince was gentle, elegant, humble and open-minded, and never put on any airs.
But at this moment, Li Hong's expression was cold, and he didn't look modest and gentle at all.
After a long time, Li Hong finally turned his head and glanced at Lu Jiayi indifferently.
"I heard that you can refine the elixir of life?" Li Hong asked.
Lu Jiajiduo lowered his head: "Yes."
"If I take your elixir of life, will I live forever?" Li Hong said with a half-smile.
"Very few people can bear the way that goes against the will of heaven. If everyone in the world could live forever, wouldn't the world be in chaos? Therefore, the elixir of immortality is only given to those who are destined to be. In the world of the Tang Dynasty, the only one who is destined to be immortal is the emperor."
Li Hong sneered: "It is said to be destined, but why do I only hear snobbishness? It turns out that the elixir of life is also so discerning, and only recognizes the supreme being in the world as destined."
Lu Jiajiduo frowned, now he was sure that the Tang prince had no good intentions towards him.
Li Hong said coldly: "Refining the elixir of life requires a lot of precious medicinal materials, right? Do you also need gold, pearls, jade and various rare treasures?"
"Did those expensive things go into medicine or into your pocket?"
