"Sir, why are you angry? Miss Xu also has good intentions." Qiao Yan was complaining about Xu Ruqing.
Zhao An walked around angrily for a few times, then stomped back to the room, where he saw Xu Ruqing sitting in a daze by the window, seemingly angry.
"I'm sorry, I lost control of my mood just now. I shouldn't yell at you." Zhao An scratched his head and squatted beside the bed in pain.
Xu Ruqing shook her head calmly, "I understand, and I'm not angry with you."
"It's all because of those sons of bitches who keep messing with me."
"Sir, the other party is planning to kill you. We cannot sit idly by and wait for death."
"What else can be done?"
Zhao An rubbed his forehead and felt severe pain in his trigeminal nerve.
When Xu Ruqing saw this, he immediately came over to help knead his eyebrows and said gently: "Ji people have their own destiny, and this matter will be solved."
"hope so."
Zhao An was not one to sit still and wait for death. He began to adjust his breathing and think about countermeasures.
In this case, the mastermind behind the scenes should not be the Empress. After all, if the Empress and the Chen family do not deal with it, it is impossible to persuade Chen Yuan to frame the blame.
In the following time, Zhao Mansion seemed very depressed.
In the royal study, memorials were piled on the table. The empress' face seemed to be dripping with water. "If I know who is behind this, I will cut him into pieces."
"Your Majesty, His Highness Prince Ning would like to see you."
"Quick announcement."
Not long after King Chu left, King Ning also came.
However, King Chu is looking towards Zhao An, and King Ning is probably here for this matter.
Soon, King Ning entered the imperial study and paid homage.
The empress helped him up with her own hands and asked him to serve him tea.
Prince Ning smiled bitterly and said, "I heard about what happened on the execution ground, and I knew from the memorial on your majesty's desk that this matter is urgent."
"I always thought that after getting rid of the Chen family, the country and the people would be peaceful and peaceful under the rule of the capital, but I didn't expect that a wave of chaos would reappear."
The empress is quite calm, at least she maintains her imperial majesty very well.
Ning Wang said: "Would you like me to come forward to clarify for Eunuch Zhao? After all, I have also been in contact with Eunuch Zhao. He is not a traitor like the Chen family. Moreover, my father-in-law is a Nanshengren. It may be possible to have Nanshengmen speak out with me." .”
"The emperor is interested, but the Holy Sect may not be willing to get involved."
The Empress is very aware of the little thoughts of the Holy Sect. If it is beneficial, they will lean towards them. If it is not beneficial, they will stay away. Especially when it comes to reputation, they will be very cautious.
After careful consideration, the empress declined Prince Ning's kindness, and then summoned the North and South Holy Sects. She wanted to test the other party's attitude in person.
Half an hour later Cui Wengong and Zhou Miao arrived at the Imperial Garden.
The empress arranged a banquet, and the two of them were flattered.
The empress didn't hide it, she got to the point after a glass of wine.
Zhou Miao said sarcastically: "Since ancient times, it has been said that eunuchs bring harm to the country. All officials use history as a mirror, so it is normal for them to be wary. Even if Eunuch Zhao has no objection, His Majesty's favor is too great, which will inevitably make people think too much."
Cui Wengong remained silent after hearing this, seeming to agree with this statement.
The empress frowned without a trace, "So you two also think that I have done something wrong and want to get rid of Zhao An?"
Zhou Miao said seriously: "I think that your Majesty can remove the title of factory supervisor, abolish the black factory, and re-appoint a chief manager of Cining Palace. This may be able to stop the public from talking, otherwise this matter will be difficult to handle."
"Humph, since it's difficult to do, let's not do it."
The empress put down her wine glass heavily and stood up, "Take it easy, I won't accompany you."
After saying that, she walked away.
Zhou Miao was terrified and at a loss.
Cui Wengong smiled and said: "Mr. Zhou still doesn't understand our Majesty. He is young and powerful and has a royal heart. How can he give in to rumors and abandon his martial arts?"
"It depends on what Mr. Cui means. Did you know this result earlier?"
"Your Majesty relies heavily on Eunuch Zhao, and it is impossible to destroy him. Your Majesty called us here because he hopes that we can work together to break the situation. What you said just now is really not the way for a minister."
Cui Wengong's words hit the point.
They are not the emperor's teachers now and are not qualified to teach His Majesty how to do things. It is a great favor that His Majesty is willing to host a banquet.
Zhou Miao's face turned ugly when he heard this, and he said angrily: "Mr. Zhou came to Beijing earlier than me. He should have arrived at one or two just now."
"It seems we have no choice but to refuse."
Cui Wengong sighed and left first. Zhou Miao followed him in confusion, asking what he meant and why he couldn't refuse?
How can the Holy Sect speak for the eunuchs? Otherwise, how would the history books record it!
The empress who returned to the imperial study wrote a handwritten edict, asking Huang Zhong to be sent out of the palace immediately, "Tell Zhao An that he will solve the problem himself. If this matter cannot be settled, I will not spare him!"
"Here."
Huang Zhong did not dare to delay and left the palace immediately.
After a long time, the handwriting arrived at Zhao Mansion.
Zhao An's mouth twitched slightly as he read the content, "What a useless woman, she has to rely on me for everything."
Xu Ruqing didn't hear such mutterings. He took the handwriting and read the contents. He was surprised and said: "Your Majesty wants you to knock on the North and South Holy Gates?"
"The key to breaking the situation lies with these two families. Now one of them has mastered papermaking and the other has mastered printing. They are very famous. If they are willing to come forward, the rumors will naturally dissipate."
"Easier said than done."
Xu Ruqing shook his head mockingly.
The Holy Sect attaches great importance to reputation and will not compromise easily, let alone help a notorious eunuch as a guarantee.
Zhao An pondered for a moment, put the edict away in his arms, and then stopped mentioning the matter.
The top priority now is to quickly cure the patients here. It will probably be contained in three to five days.
One day later, Zhao An was sticking his butt in the yard, making a new decoction, when suddenly Qiao Yan stumbled over and said, "Sir, my lord is not good!"
"What are you so worried about?" Zhao An rolled his eyes, unable to stop the sky from falling.
"Something happened to Miss Xu!" Qiao Yanyu said that he was not surprised and kept dying. Zhao An dug his ears and eyes and said in confusion: "Isn't Miss Xu in the house?"
"No, Miss Xu went out this morning. She announced to the outside world in Tianshui Courtyard that she has been with you these days and is with you at night. Especially the night when Mrs. Chen died, she was always by your side. She I can testify that you did not kill anyone.”
Qiao Yan's face turned pale.
Zhao An stood up in a hurry, grabbed his collar, and said angrily: "What did you say! Why didn't you stop her! And I told the patient not to leave the house casually before he recovers!"
"Miss Xu is in good health, and she said she had important matters to leave the house, so my subordinates didn't ask any questions. Now Tianshuiyuan is surrounded by literati and students, as if they are condemning you for being evil and robbing civilian girls."
"Nima..."
Zhao An covered his face.
Pig teammates.
It's useless for Xu Ruqing to go out and testify now, and it will bring disrepute to herself!
Perhaps she saw that Old Zhao didn't take any action at all and thought that the pot was broken, so she became anxious and wanted to come forward to clarify her innocence at the risk of it.
What a stupid woman.
