The Empress Dowager wanted to make a plan, but why did she miss Ye Zhaoru, her biggest supporter?
The Empress Dowager could not bear to see the young princes in the harem. She felt that they were an eyesore and could not make a living. Moreover, they all had their biological mothers by their side. Even if she tried to raise them, she would never listen to her. It was not a thankless thing to go through all the trouble.
Wouldn't a weak and obedient prince be a better choice?
So, is it understandable that Ye Zhaoru married Ye Furong to Zhao Ying, the son of King Run, and even made Zhuang Qin bow his head?
No wonder Yan Chen told her not to check up on King Leung anymore, saying that he would not be able to do anything for the time being, and he would not be able to touch the Ye family.
It turns out that it was not the leap king who wanted to disturb the Ye family, but the Ye family wanted to take advantage of the leap king.
Oh, what a great drama.
The play had come to an end and she was just one step away from going on stage, and only now did she know the truth.
"How does Eunuch Wang want me to save the Empress Dowager?"
Wang Wei kowtowed: "I shouldn't embarrass my young master, but I have no other choice."
Ye Wanwan had no emotion: "There is no place for me to interfere here. It is the path chosen by the Queen Mother herself."
Besides, she couldn't find any reason to save the Empress Dowager, so she was being merciful by not killing her.
"Little master!" Wang Wei begged miserably: "The Empress Dowager is really going to die. Just because she has trained you for so many years and loved you so much, please help her."
Ye Wanwan twitched her lips. If she didn't think about this affection, why would she listen to his nonsense here.
"You ruined her plan, aren't you afraid that she will blame you?"
Wang Wei: "I will go to the Empress Dowager to apologize. Even if I die to apologize, I can't let the Empress Dowager take this wrong step."
Ye Wanwan really didn't think that the Empress Dowager was wrong. What she cared about most in her life was her son. Isn't it right to avenge her son?
Zhao Yi's death was inherently strange, and the subsequent seizure of power by the eldest prince was not simple at all. Although she was responsible for all the bad things in the process, it was not unfair for Zhao Zhuo to win the throne and take the blame.
The Empress Dowager takes revenge, and the young emperor protects the throne. Victory or failure is their business. Ye Wanwan doesn't want to get involved, but Wang Wei obviously feels that the Empress Dowager has no chance of winning and insists on saving her.
"You go back, I'll do my best."
Not for the Empress Dowager, not for the little emperor, just think of it as fulfilling Wang Wei's loyalty in Chicheng.
"Thank you, little master."
Wang Wei left, and Ye Wanwan sat there without moving for a long time. She didn't call anyone to verify anything. She just sat there in a daze, with no intention of intervening immediately.
I don't know how much time passed before a pair of unhurried footsteps came from outside. A tall and slender young man walked to stand in front of Ye Wanwan.
Their eyes met, and Ye Wanwan came back to her senses. When she saw clearly who the person in front of her was, the confusion in her heart dissipated, and she instantly understood something.
"Did you release Wang Wei on purpose?"
Seeing the young emperor nodding, Ye Wanwan felt as if a stone had sunk in her heart.
No wonder, even though the Yongshou Palace was sealed and heavily guarded, and she didn't take the initiative to ask, how could the news reach her, and Wang Wei even came?
It turns out that everything is under the control of this little emperor.
"Ma'am, are you blaming me?"
Zhao Zhuo sat next to Ye Wanwan. Although he was not as reserved as before, he still showed a bit of respect and flattery, and looked very well-behaved.
"I only discovered their movements after Madam left. I didn't alert them. I wanted to see what they wanted to do, but I didn't expect them to become more and more wanton."
"Madam has just come back not long ago. I shouldn't bother Madam with these things, but they want to take advantage of the banquet to cause trouble. This matter involves the Queen Mother. I really don't know how to make a decision, so I would like to ask Madam for advice."
Ye Wanwan lowered her eyes. Zhao Zhuo had no respect for the Empress Dowager at all in his heart, but she was his grandmother and they were connected by blood. He had to consider two points. If the throne was really replaced by the King of Run, he would wait for the Queen Mother.
The Empress Dowager was being used and torn to pieces, but the Empress Dowager wanted to take revenge on them, so she probably wouldn't have thought of this, and even if she had thought of it, she wouldn't have cared.
Even the late Emperor Zhao Yi was once just a pawn she used to gain honor and glory. What kind of blood relationship does she still have in her heart?
And the little emperor in front of him... may not be a good one either.
His thoughts were clearly written on his face, as if he was saying: Look how good I am, how much I respect you, I will listen to you in everything, and I will listen to you as long as you say it.
Learn to be cunning, wearing a harmless rabbit skin, but in fact it is full of sharp fangs.
If he was really good, he would not let things develop to this point, but then stab her in front of her at the last moment.
The little emperor she supported with one hand knew how to plot against others, which was quite gratifying to think about, but she didn't know why he had to plot against her.
"Since the Emperor knows everything, he must have already made a plan in his heart, so why bother with it."
Zhao Zhuo sighed and said: "Sure enough, I can't hide anything from Madam. This matter is a bit tricky and I really can't handle it properly, so I'm actually here to ask Madam for help."
Ye Wanwan: "What can I help you with?"
Zhao Zhuo raised his hand, and the people waiting at the door quickly brought things in. The glazed jade cups contained fresh fruits, which had just been washed, and there were still water drops on them, making them bright and colorful.
After giving the gift, Zhao Zhuo seemed to have the confidence to speak: "I would like to invite my wife to stay in the palace for a few days."
"I'm about to get married. We can't cause trouble, let alone the Queen Mother. It's really difficult to handle this matter properly. After much thought, only Madam can help."
Ye Wanwan understood that this was to ask her to help stabilize the Empress Dowager.
If the conspiracy is exposed, even if the Empress Dowager is not accused, she will probably be very angry. When the time comes, the marriage will become a funeral, and people will be in turmoil, which will have a great impact on the stability of his imperial power.
The Empress Dowager wanted to take revenge on Zhao Zhuo, but Zhao Zhuo tried his best to save her life. Would she be particularly touched if she knew about it?
"It's not necessary to enter the palace. I can make the Empress Dowager calm down, but... I have a condition."
"good!"
Zhao Zhuo left the Qiwu Villa, took a deep look back, turned around and got into the carriage with his sleeves rolled up.
He didn't say a word all the way back to the palace. He walked on the corridor with carved railings and jade, all the way to the door of the Golden Palace at the highest point. He looked back at the direction of the palace door and finally couldn't help but let out a breath.
"Tell me, what should I do before she is willing to return to this palace?"
At this moment, Zhao Zhuo was only surrounded by Lin Zheng. He sounded like he was talking to himself, but it also seemed that he was speaking to Lin Zheng.
Lin Zheng's scalp became tight and he did not dare to answer.
Although Zhao Zhuo acted very cryptically, Lin Zheng could also see some signs. He didn't dare to make any noise and pretended not to know, but Zhao Zhuo obviously didn't care that he knew, as if he was afraid that he didn't know.
Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. This little emperor is becoming more and more difficult to fathom and more and more dangerous.