That night, Qin Youzhen was lying on the bed, Kang Jian was guarding the bedside, and some of the palace guards were standing in front of the screen, some squatting in the corner, some hiding on the beams, and some standing on the roof of the hall.

Although Qin Youzhen didn't tell them why he did this, under this level of defense, anyone who dared to pretend to be a ghost would definitely be discovered on the spot.

"But, that night, my nightmare was more terrifying than before."

The muscles on Qin Youzhen's face beat unconsciously, and there was fear in his eyes.

He didn't know when he fell asleep that night. He only knew that in the blink of an eye, Kang Jian, who was talking to him just now, was replaced by King Cheng, who was holding his head.

As soon as he turned his head, King Jing, King Liang, and three bloody headless corpses surrounded him in the center.

Qin Youzhen realized that his defense tonight was completely ineffective - does this mean that what he encountered was really a ghost, not a person?

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how these people managed to escape the protective nets of so many great masters and sneak into his dormitory to do tricks on him.

When he had this thought, everything in front of him changed again.

He saw his dead mother, Wen Shi, the second princess of King Chang.

Ms. Wen was lying on the floor, disheveled, with her tongue hanging out, and a group of men whose faces were unclear were laughing crazily around her...

He also heard the cold voice of his father at the time, "Legitimate son? As long as you are alone, you will have countless legitimate sons! Don't worry about it!"

The next person who appeared in front of Qin Youzhen was his closest wet nurse when he was young.

It's just that when the wet nurse stretched out her hand, she didn't hug him, but intended to cover him with a quilt...

This is the scene hidden deep in Qin Youzhen's heart.

He never dared to let his father know that at that time he was hiding in the giant vase in his father's study and listened to everything his father said.

That's why he escaped from the wet nurse.

Qin Youzhen did not tell Gu Zhao the content of his dream, but Gu Zhao sensed something from the unprecedented sadness in his eyes.

She sat across from him quietly and waited until Qin Youzhen's breathing stabilized before speaking again.

"When I woke up, what I saw was the seriously injured Kang Jian, and the imperial guards who were killing each other." Qin Youzhen crossed his fingers and squeezed them hard, "There is blood and mutilated limbs everywhere in the hall..."

Gu Zhao perked up and asked, "Are there any survivors?"

Qin Youzhen shook his head, "Only Kang Jian is not dead, but he has been in a coma for many days. The imperial doctor only said that he had injured his brain and could only wait for him to wake up on his own."

In the next few nights, if ordinary palace people were on duty, Qin Youzhen would still have nightmares. After waking up, he saw that the facilities in the mourning hall were becoming more and more complete, and spiritual tablets and coffins began to appear;

If there are master guards on duty at night, Qin Youzhen's nightmare will be particularly terrifying, and when he wakes up, he will see the masters dead on the ground.

"I'm really exhausted mentally and physically."

Qin Youzhen did not want the civil and military officials to know these things, because it could easily be seized by forces dissatisfied with his accession to the throne and used as a basis to attack him.

But with his current ability, so many people have died, and he has reached his limit by blocking the news until today.

"I have sent people to block the palace gate for many days, and no one is allowed to leave the palace to prevent the news from leaking. The reason is to keep vigil for the late emperor."

But this method cannot last long. Just like today, the elders have expressed euphemistically that the late emperor also had a younger brother, King Li. Although he was banned, he should be released into the palace to keep vigil for such a major event as the late emperor's death.

The late emperor also had three young sons. They were young and could not pose a threat to Qin Youzhen. Instead of sealing the palace and not allowing them to go out, it would be better to treat the younger brothers with courtesy and gain a reputation as a brother, friend and brother.

In addition, there are also the concubines of the late emperor. Although they are during the wake, according to palace regulations and old practices, if their grades meet the requirements, their natal family members should still be allowed to enter the palace regularly to meet them, so as to prove that the new emperor is aware of these matters.

The late emperor's concubines did not treat him badly.

"In short, the palace gate is about to open, and I'm afraid that these news will spread all over the world soon, and people will fabricate and distort them, spread rumors, and say that I am like that..." Qin Youzhen shook his head, feeling that he

It's really difficult.

Not only do I have to face horrific tortures again and again at night, but I also have to endure fear and act as a dutiful son during the day, and I also have to bear the anxiety of possible material disputes and rumors alone.

"You are the only one who can share my worries now, Gu Aiqing!"

Qin Youzhen's "I love you" almost gave Gu Zhao goosebumps.

Gu Zhao thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember the massacre at the Longyoupo Deserted Temple?"

Qin Youzhen's face tightened, how could he not remember? It was because of this case that he made a fuss, making Emperor Shouzheng furious with him, and even revealed his intention not to pass the throne to him.

Only then did he take the risk and embark on the path of "killing kings and killing brothers".

Otherwise, he wouldn't be so guilty now. He would not dare to tell the elders about his nightmares, for fear that the matter would spread and let more people know that he was not in the right position.

"Then your Majesty, do you still remember how the deceased in the temple died?"

"They kill each other as if everyone else is their life and death enemy."

"A master like Xing Qiang was bitten to death."

"There are also some who are obviously good friends and colleagues, but the body parts of each other were found in their mouths and stomachs. It can be seen that they also regarded each other as unrelenting enemies at that time."
Chapter completed!