Facing the indifferent tribesmen, Zhu Lian no longer had any illusions. Just as she turned to leave, Zhao Huan grabbed her wrist.
Zhu Lian trembled slightly and turned his face slightly to avoid Zhao Huan's sight.
"I...let's go back."
Although there was no eye contact, Zhao Huan could feel the intense sadness Zhu Lian was suffering from just from Zhu Lian's tense body.
This woman, even though she hides the most delicate emotions deep in her heart, is unwilling to show anything to anyone.
Her face was full of indifference, just to cover up the pain.
How could Zhao Huan let his beloved woman suffer such injustice? After all, he had vowed to let Zhu Lian live a good life at all costs.
"Why don't you let me talk to my father-in-law?"
Talk?
Zhu Lian couldn't help but reveal a wry smile. The Zhu family members rejected her so decisively, even as a blood relative, let alone Zhao Huan, an "outsider".
Zhu Peng on the side clenched his fists and gritted his teeth: "Why are you still standing there? Get out of here!"
"You are no longer a member of the Zhu family!"
Zhao Huan couldn't help but snort, and looked at Zhu Peng with disdain in his eyes.
"Why, everyone in the Zhu family is dead. Otherwise, why would it be a junior's turn to make the decision on such a big matter as expulsion?"
Zhu Peng, who was arrogant just now, was blocked back in an instant.
No matter how angry he is, he can't change the fact that it's not his turn to make the decision in the Zhu family.
Zhu Bocai was afraid that Zhu Peng would talk nonsense and incur a lesson from Zhao Huan, so he immediately winked and asked his servant to pull Zhu Peng aside.
Looking at Zhao Huan who was eager to protect his wife, Zhu Bocai remained calm on the surface, but secretly lamented in his heart that in ten years, he had not cultivated a decent prince, which made the relationship between the couple impregnable.
In this case, Zhu Bocai wanted to see how Zhao Huan could impress him.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhao Huan followed Zhu Bocai directly into the inner house, and screened away the rest of the crowd, leaving only an old man and a young man playing chess.
Zhu Bocai was also unambiguous and went straight to the point: "I wonder how the prince plans to preserve the princess's Zhu family tree?"
Zhao Huan closed the door and did not turn around in a hurry. He just turned his back to Zhu Bocai and smiled faintly.
This laughter made Zhu Bocai frown, and a hint of bad premonition arose in his heart.
"why are you laughing!"
"If the prince intends to intimidate and induce the old minister, then I advise you to give up this intention."
"As early as when Shenzong was in power, the old minister had already joined the officialdom, and he had seen no matter how big the scene was!"
Zhao Huan ignored Zhu Bocai's scolding and said calmly: "Father-in-law, do you know that next year will be your fate?"
Zhu Bocai served the emperors of three dynasties and never made any mistakes, which shows that he is outstanding.
As early as when Zhao Huan was about to have a private conversation, Zhu Bocai had already gone through all Zhao Huan's options.
result……
As soon as Zhao Huan opened his mouth, Zhu Bocai was caught off guard.
Doom?!
"What does the prince mean by this?"
Under Zhu Bocai's confused and surprised gaze, Zhao Huan slowly turned around and moved with confidence.
Anyway, there are no outsiders here. Zhao Huan did not shy away and said bluntly: "Father-in-law, if your seal is darkened, next year... you will die!"
hiss……
Zhu Bocai took a deep breath and was immediately silenced by Zhao Huan's "violent remarks".
Throughout the entire Song Dynasty, no one would talk to his father-in-law like this.
Although Zhu Bocai is old, his body is still strong and he will live for another seven or eight years at least. Zhao Huan's words are clearly a curse on him to die early.
After a moment of shock, Zhu Bocai suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart.
"Mr. Yu! I am a veteran of three dynasties, the brother of Queen Qincheng, and the uncle of the late emperor Zhe Zong."
"Yu Si! I am the prince's father-in-law."
"Your Majesty actually cursed me to die early. I want to see if all the ministers in the Ministry of Rites are just freeloaders!"
"I put my words here. If the Ministry of Rites and Zongzheng Temple do not let the prince be severely punished for his rudeness, I will knock myself to death on the steps, with blood splattering five steps away!"
Zhu Bocai was really pissed off. With his status in the Song Dynasty, even when His Majesty summoned him, he had to be polite.
Today, Zhao Huan'er pointed his nose at him and cursed him. How could this be unreasonable?
Zhu Bocai angrily went to the Ministry of Rites to complain, but Zhao Huan blocked the door. Instead of restraining himself at all, he had a playful smile on his face.
"Why, my father-in-law, Lao Taishan, can't hear the truth?"
Oh!
Zhu Bocai laughed angrily and flicked his sleeves: "What a shame, I can still tell the difference. Your Majesty, you better put away your eloquent words. No matter how you defend it, you won't make me hesitate for a moment!"
If a veteran from three dynasties like him really goes to the Ministry of Rites and files a serious complaint, it doesn't matter whether he can sue Zhao Huan or not, but he will definitely allow Zhao Huan to enjoy a one-day trip to Zongzheng Temple.
Whoever goes to a ghost place like Zongzheng Temple will be in trouble!
The reason why Zhao Huan didn't panic was because it was recorded in history books that Zhu Bocai died around the first year of Jingkang, either this year at the earliest or next year at the latest.
As for the cause of Zhu Bocai's death, the records are unclear, but you can guess with your toes that it must have been because he supported Zhao Huan behind his back, thus offending Sheng Yan.
After all, Zhao Ji wanted to leave his name in history. Unless the Song Dynasty wiped out all the powerful enemies around him, establishing Zhao Huan as the heir apparent and letting Zhao Huan take the blame would always be one of the alternatives.
If you want to control Zhao Huan, you must cut off the connection between Zhao Huan and the Zhu family.
"My father-in-law's sword is still young, and there is no problem in living to the age of eighty!"
"But has your father-in-law ever thought that if you want me to die, I will have to die?"
Zhu Bocai snorted coldly, his eyes filled with contempt.
"What nonsense!"
"Veteran ministers have always been cautious in their words and deeds. After His Majesty inherited the throne, he was especially cautious in his courtesy. How could he be suspicious for no reason?"
"On the contrary, Your Majesty, you must keep your mouth open. Remember that disease enters through the mouth and misfortune comes out of the mouth!"
Before entering, Zhao Huan had already expected that Zhu Bocai would be so stubborn.
Naturally, it takes a lot of effort to convince such pedantic people.
Zhao Huan asked three times in succession: "Has King Yun collapsed?"
"Is this king proud of himself?"
"Is the Song Dynasty turning peace into war and preparing to fight to the death with the Jin people?"
These three things are known to everyone in the world, but when Zhao Huan said them with such confidence, Zhu Bocai had to think deeply.
The biggest competitors for the position of crown prince are the two kings Yun and Su.
These two brothers, who were lined up to be repaired by Zhao Huan, could not find the north. Now, not only the government and the public recognized him, but even His Majesty appointed Zhao Huan as the first king of the Song Dynasty.
However, Zhao Huan was named the Jiedushi of the Tiger Wing Army and fought to the death with the Jin people, which are actually the same thing.
It simply shows that the national policy of the Song Dynasty has completely shifted towards the hawks.
All signs indicate that Zhao Huan's future momentum will be unstoppable.
Unfortunately, Zhao Huan also has two potential backgrounds!
One, the adopted son of Queen Xiansu.
Second, the son-in-law of the Zhu family.
Power, prestige, fame and influence are all controlled by one hand. At the moment, all Zhao Huan lacks is money.