You don’t have to explain things in Qizhou to others, but Zhao Chen must have an explanation.
Furthermore, Zhao Chen was injured in Qizhou because of his own affairs.
It's both emotional and reasonable. Regarding the manipulator behind Chang'an, I have to give him an explanation.
But the emperor hasn't figured out how to talk to Zhao Chen yet.
He has very few relatives left now, and the emperor himself finds it hard to believe that the person behind the scenes is actually Li Xiaogong.
If I really deal with Li Xiaogong, I am afraid that I will live in pain in the future.
But if Li Xiaogong is not dealt with, how will he explain it to Zhao Chen?
Empress Changsun obviously saw the emperor's dilemma, so she tried to persuade her: "Why don't your majesty go to see Chen'er first? I'll go and talk to him about this first."
The emperor didn't say anything, so Empress Changsun went to test Zhao Chen's tone first, which was naturally an extremely appropriate thing to do.
But the emperor didn't have any confidence and said that Zhao Chen would act as if nothing had happened.
"Chen'er is a sensible child. I will explain the pros and cons to him and he will understand." Empress Changsun still didn't speak when she saw the emperor, so she tried to persuade him again.
At present, apart from the current method, the emperor can't think of any other method.
She looked at Empress Changsun and then said slowly: "Then you go and see that boy tomorrow, and tell me about this by the way."
"Don't explain my attitude clearly to him first. You have to see what he thinks first."
The emperor said it and gave another instruction.
Empress Changsun nodded, she understood the emperor's worries.
"Your Majesty, please have some more. I will pour you a glass of wine." Empress Changsun said with a smile.
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Early the next morning, Zhao Chen finished his breakfast and was just about to take Ping An out for a walk when he saw Empress Changsun's Luan Jia appearing outside his residence.
"Where are you two going?" Empress Changsun came out of the sedan with a smile and asked the two people in front of her.
"Grandma Imperial!" As soon as Ping An saw Empress Changsun, she immediately stretched out her hands to hug her.
"Oh, my dear!" Queen Changsun came over immediately and picked up Ping An from Zhao Chen's hands.
"What did you eat today, little darling?" Queen Changsun asked Ping An with a smile.
"Well, after eating porridge, there is also milk." Ping An said to Queen Changsun while holding his fingers.
Ping An has begun to learn to eat slowly by himself.
They do grow up faster than other children.
"Uh, tell Grandma Huang, where are you going?" Queen Changsun and Pingan asked, but their eyes were really looking at Zhao Chen.
"Not long after I came back, Ping An was so noisy that she wanted to go for a walk in the city. I just had breakfast today. I didn't have anything to do, so I wanted to take her for a walk." Zhao Chen and Queen Changsun explained.
"Then will my little dear Grandmother go with you?" Queen Changsun and Ping An asked.
"Okay, okay, let's go buy candied haws, but daddy always doesn't allow it. Can Grandma Huang buy it for Ping An?" Ping An said in a coquettish voice, holding the arm of the eldest grandson Queen like a baby.
Empress Changsun nodded with a smile on her face.
Asking the bearer to wait here, the three of them walked out to Chang'an Street together.
"Mother came here today, maybe she has something to do." Not long after the three of them walked on the street, Zhao Chen asked Empress Changsun.
If he came to visit him, the emperor should also come with Empress Changsun.
Instead of like now, only Queen Changsun came here alone.
Apparently Empress Changsun was coming over, and it was difficult for the Emperor to come forward if something happened.
Queen Changsun looked at Zhao Chen with a smile on her face.
She knew that Zhao Chen could guess the purpose of her visit.
Now I don’t hide it anymore.
"Besides coming to visit you, there is one more thing I really need to ask you." Queen Changsun nodded.
"Then let's sit nearby for a while." Zhao Chen pointed to the tea shop nearby.
The three of them came to the tea shop and sat down, and the waiter served three cups of hot tea.
"The man behind the scenes has been found, but Your Majesty doesn't want to punish him." Empress Changsun directly explained her purpose to Zhao Chen.
In front of her son, Empress Changsun felt that she did not need to be secretive at all.
The emperor didn't want to deal with the mastermind in the first place, and she believed Zhao Chen could see that.
"Prince of Hejian County?" Zhao Chen blew on the hot tea in the cup and asked.
Empress Changsun just nodded slightly and did not speak.
"It is true that there are not many relatives left around the emperor. If he doesn't want to deal with the Hejian County Prince, then forget it!" Zhao Chen's words made Empress Changsun feel a little bit incredible.
Originally, she was worried that if Zhao Chen knew that Li Xiaogong was behind it, he might not immediately rush to Li Xiaogong's house and take care of Li Xiaogong.
If that were the case, her trip would have been in vain.
But what Queen Changsun didn't expect was that Zhao Chen actually said it was over and planned to let Li Xiaogong go.
This has never been Zhao Chen's style.
"I always thought..." Queen Changsun looked at Zhao Chen and did not say what was behind her.
Zhao Chen also understood what Queen Changsun meant.
He just smiled and said: "Actually, I can quite understand the emperor's considerations. Prince Hejian made great efforts to the Tang Dynasty. Fortunately, this matter did not cause any big consequences, and it was not a big deal.
"
Queen Changsun knew that Zhao Chen was just trying to comfort herself by saying this.
What do you mean by not causing too much consequence?
The emperor almost died in Qizhou, Zhao Chen himself was seriously injured, and nearly all the officials in Qizhou's officialdom were arrested.
How can I say that it didn't cause too many consequences?
It's just that Zhao Chen knew that the emperor was unwilling or didn't want to deal with Li Xiaogong, so he showed such indifference.
"It is his blessing that your father has you. It is also the blessing of the Tang Dynasty that the Tang Dynasty has you!" Empress Changsun looked at Zhao Chen and said in a solemn tone.
"Mother, please don't say that, it will make it difficult for me to talk if I have something to do later." Zhao Chen said with a smile and waved his hand.
Empress Changsun was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "If you have anything to do, just ask."
Zhao Chen nodded.
Of course what he wants to say is to go to the northern front line in a few days.
He must resolve the matter with Qin Huaiyu as soon as possible.
Then go and pick Wu Xu back up.
"In a few days, I want to lead troops to the northern front line to avenge Duke Hu!" Zhao Chen said to Queen Changsun.
"Going to the northern front?" Empress Changsun was stunned for a moment, with a hint of astonishment flashing across her face.
She never wanted Zhao Chen to go to the front line again.
Every time the emperor or Zhao Chen and the others went to the front line, they would have to worry all night long.
It's better to feel that kind of heart-wrenching feeling for a long time, and I don't want to experience it again.
"Your Majesty will handle Duke Hu's affairs. Chen'er, you really don't need to get too involved in this matter." I really wanted to persuade Zhao Chen this morning.
But obviously this is of no use.
Zhao Chen shook his head and said in a very firm tone: "Duke Hu died in battle. We, the Tang Dynasty, should avenge him. This revenge is half public and half private. I will definitely go to the northern front line!"