Combining kindness and power is a common method used by those in power.
Zhou Chenghan was known as "Emperor Zhou's favorite son" since he was a child. In addition, without the protection of his biological mother, he suffered a lot, so he naturally understood this very well.
Now facing Emperor Zhou, he smiled slightly: "I understand what my father said. It's just that there are some old things that have been squeezed in my heart for a long time. I want to ask clearly."
As he spoke, he glanced at Han Yue, and the meaning of the secret conversation was clear.
After Emperor Zhou pondered for a while, the look on his face became a bit more miserable: "Han'er wants to ask what Concubine An said before she died? Hey, she has been with me for so many years, how could I have thought that she was like this?" Such an ambitious person? He has murderous intentions towards me and smeares my reputation. Han'er, how can I believe her words?"
"Of course I don't believe what she said. I just wonder why my mother died at the same time."
When she died, Zhou Chenghan was only five or six years old, so young that he had almost no memory.
But every time he thought about it, he could still remember the depressing atmosphere in the palace at that time, as well as the basins of blood...
For a long time, he regarded these as the results of his mother's hemorrhage during childbirth.
But as he grew older and all kinds of scandals in the palace were exposed, he gradually understood how could things be so simple?
Emperor Zhou's lips tightened, and the expression on his face became a little gloomy.
Zhou Chenghan lowered his eyebrows slightly and said quietly: "Father, is it possible that the concubine was jealous of her mother's favor, so she committed such a murderous attack?"
"It's not impossible. Now that I think about it, it's probably related to that bitch. It's just that she's gone, so I'm afraid we can't find out. Chu Aiqing and his wife have a good relationship, so you should go find Lin Qingge first. Otherwise, I'm afraid it's I want to make Chu Aiqing hate her for the rest of her life."
"Respect the father's order." Zhou Chenghan bowed slightly and bowed before exiting the palace.
But when he turned around and looked at the faint firelight outside, a sinister smile appeared on his face.
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Lin Qingge crawled forward little by little in the long and narrow corridor. Her palms were already worn out by the stones, and her knees were in excruciating pain.
Every step forward felt like torture.
She couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the craftsmen who built this place also prepared protective gear?
It's impossible to think about it. If something like that is discovered, your life will be lost immediately.
"Luo Hong, are you okay?"
Even though she could hear Luo Hong's movements behind her, she still asked out loud every once in a while, which made her feel safer.
Otherwise, after crawling in such a dark place for a long time, she would have the illusion that she would never be able to crawl out, and that Luo Hong behind her had already been transferred.
"Young Madam, I'm fine. What about you? Do you want to take a rest?"
How could it be okay?
Her arm was still injured, and she was probably struggling to hold on after crawling for so long.
More importantly, the environment here is really unfriendly to wounds, so you must get out as soon as possible!
Instead of dwelling on this meaningless issue, Lin Qingge started chatting.
"We have narrowly escaped death this time. After we get out, we will be reborn. Do you want to think about what you want to do the most? You must do it after you get out, and you must not have any regrets!"
"My subordinates have not thought about it. Madam, have you?"
Lin Qingge didn't have any regrets, but wanted to ask Chu Nanfeng for clarification after leaving.
What the hell is going on.
On weekdays, he arranged for Sixteen and Seventeen to guard him. Why would he call them away when such a big event happened?
More importantly, what was Zhou Chenghan's reaction at that time?
Was it designed by Chu Nanfeng and him?
If so, she found it difficult to forgive Chu Nanfeng.
She could do any dangerous thing for him, but she couldn't accept him for granted.
Habitually lowering his eyes to hide his emotions, he laughed softly at the end: "Of course I'm going to give Chu Nanfeng a beating! If he hadn't been so careless, how could I have suffered like this? What about you?"
I made a haha and brushed it off casually.
She was unwilling to tell anyone about her suspicions about Chu Nanfeng before she had any real evidence.
Luo Hong didn't understand what she was thinking, and couldn't see her expression clearly, so naturally she didn't get to the bottom of this issue: "I must quickly find a good marriage for my sister!"
"Ah?" Lin Qingge laughed dumbly, "How could you think of such a thing?"
"We sisters lost our parents when we were young. If we hadn't met Master Jiu, we wouldn't have known how much hardship we would have endured. Now we seem to be stable, but we always need someone who can be entrusted to us for the rest of our lives. Therefore, we must quickly find a good family for our sister. . In this way, no matter what happens to her subordinates in the future, someone will take care of her."
Luo Qing and Luo Hong are twin sisters. Luo Qing usually takes more care of Luo Hong, but I didn't expect that she would think so long-term for Luo Qing.
But, is getting married really a lifetime of stability?
Lin Qingge did not dare to express her inner thoughts for fear of extinguishing Luo Hong's expectations.
They didn't know how long they had been crawling, but they finally arrived at a natural grotto. Although the place was not said to be much larger, it was enough for them to stand up and walk.
Lin Qingge sat on the wall and breathed a long sigh of relief: "I can finally walk upright, but I still have to accumulate good deeds and strive for them in the next life. Otherwise, crawling on the ground will be too hard."
"Young Madam, if you are so kind, you will definitely be reborn in a wealthy family in your next life, and you will be favored by your parents, brothers and sisters."
"Wow, that's so well said. I don't want this life anymore, just go to the next one."
"What are you talking about? Young madam, you have been very good in your life. The general is so kind to you, and the old lady loves you as if you are her own granddaughter, and you are very happy."
She knew that Luo Hong wanted her to be happy, and there was a cloud in her heart. How could it be so easy to clear up?
After resting for a while, they continued on their way.
This time it was obviously going upwards, and walking made the speed much faster.
After a long walk and crawling for a while, Lin Qingge suddenly said "Hey": "Luo Hong, do you see any light ahead?"
The torches had already burned out their fuel while crawling, and they were simply moving forward in darkness.
Now the faint light in front of them is full of hope in their eyes!
"Madam, it's true, hurry up, we can go up in no time!"
Unexpectedly, instead of speeding up, Lin Qingge stopped completely.
She pulled off two strips of cloth from her clothes and handed one to Luo Hong: "Block your eyes. We have been down there for too long. If we suddenly encounter strong light, we may go blind."
Luo Hong immediately complied, and then the two people discredited and moved on.
But unlike the pure black before, they could feel the sunlight dancing on their eyelids, and their hearts began to get excited.
At this moment, the sound of several people chatting suddenly sounded outside——
"General Chu has made a great contribution this time and helped your majesty return to the great treasure. Your majesty will definitely reward you heavily, right?"
"Who says otherwise? I heard that His Majesty held a banquet in the palace for the general, and even rewarded him with two beauties."
"Hey, didn't you say that the general and his wife are deeply in love?"
"The couple had a deep love? I think so. The young lady died in the tomb, and the general's bridal chamber was decorated with candles."
