When the two of them arrived at the Imperial Study Room, as soon as Defu saw them, he immediately led them in with a smile on his face.
While making the announcement, I secretly looked at the hands that were held together and refused to let go even when they reached the door, and I felt even happier.
I thought to myself, the relationship between the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess is so good, now His Majesty and the Queen should be able to rest assured.
When Chu Wei heard that Chu Lan and Zhang Qingjiu were coming, he couldn't hide the smile on his face. He put down the book in his hand and greeted them personally.
Chu Lan did not come to the morning court today. Although someone came to inform him of his leave, how could Chu Wei not be worried when he thought that people who had not been absent from the morning court recently had changed their normal behavior.
Just when I was thinking about whether to send someone to the Prince's Mansion to inquire about it, these two people were very discerning and knew that they would obediently enter the palace.
However, after the two of them saluted, Zhang Qingjiu took the lead and spoke before Chu Wei asked.
Looking at Chu Wei's slightly haggard expression, Zhang Qingjiu's eyes flashed with complexity, "Your Majesty, didn't you rest well last night?"
The sudden inquiry made Chu Wei startled for a moment, but he quickly nodded with a smile, "Well, for some reason last night, there seemed to be a breath in my chest that lingered, but you don't need to worry, I know my body.
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The two people in front of him were his most beloved and trusted descendants. It was at this time that he could not care about the imperial pretense.
After saying that, Chu Wei waved his hand to let the others go down.
Hearing this sentence, Zhang Qingjiu felt emotional but also understood.
After all, Chu Kuo is still the biological bloodline of Chu Wei, so how could he not have any ties to it?
However, some things, at this point, need to be said.
Zhang Qingjiu narrowed his eyes and decided to get straight to the point, "Your Majesty, I have something to do with you..."
Before he could say a few words, Chu Lan stopped him and silently shook his head at her.
Zhang Qingjiu knew what he was thinking and sighed inwardly.
Seeing that the interaction between the two was a bit subtle, Chu Wei felt more and more stuffy in his heart, but he still showed a smile on his face and joked, "What's wrong? What can happen to make our Dahui, who has always had the courage to talk to the crowd,
Mr. Zhang, your Highness the Crown Princess, who dares to act boldly, has also become hesitant and hesitant?"
"He told you." Zhang Qingjiu turned around and glanced at Chu Lan. He knew his son better than his father, but how could he not know his father better than his son?
Chu Lan will have a better way to handle it than her.
"Father." Saluting again, Chu Lan looked at the kind but majestic, elegant yet serious emperor in front of him, opened his robe, and slowly knelt down.
Chu Kuo was startled by his sudden movement and quickly moved to help him, "Lan'er, what are you doing?"
Although Chu Lan was very polite and never made mistakes, he, as a father, knew very well the pride in his son's heart. He never knelt down or did anything in vain.
The moment he knelt down, it meant something big was going on.
Inexplicably, Chu Wei began to have a premonition in his heart.
"Father, before I talk about this, I hope that my father will take care of his dragon body." Chu Lan narrowed his eyes and did not get up.
If the relationship is based on cause and effect, the matter can be reported to the government office in the capital, or to the Dali Temple, but it would be inappropriate for Chu Lan to report it.
The affairs of Chu Kuo and the battle between princes are so intricately connected and so sensitive?
But Chu Lan just wanted to take revenge on herself.
Because the person in front of him is not only the king, but also his father.
"Okay." Chu Wei's face froze and his fingers trembled slightly, but he still said the word with a smile.
Chu Lan saw that he seemed to be ready, so she slowly said, "My son, today..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Chu Wei suddenly interrupted him.
Looking at Chu Lan with a complicated expression, Chu Wei sighed, "Did something happen to Chu Kuo?"
Chu Lan was startled for a moment and nodded slowly.
The hand holding Chu Lan's arm stiffened again, and Chu Wei maintained this posture for half a stick of incense.
Chu Lan didn't move, just kneeling quietly.
Zhang Qingjiu also did not move. He looked at the father and son on the side with a look of sadness.
It wasn't until a gust of wind rushed into the imperial study, causing the plaque on the memorial on the desk to "clatter", that Chu Wei seemed to be suddenly awakened.
Taking a deep breath, the hand holding Chu Lan's arm fell on his shoulder, patted him gently, pulled him up, and took him to the steps in front: "His affairs have nothing to do with you.
There’s no need to blame yourself, just get up and tell your father what’s going on.”
Zhang Qingjiu watched the father and son sit side by side on the steps for the first time, neither of them obeying the rules and manners. He listened to Chu Lan explain what happened in detail; he watched Chu Wei's expression change slightly.
With a helpless look in his eyes, he listened to a vague sigh...
In the end, this conversation, unilaterally narrated by Chu Lan, ended when Chu Wei said, "I know, I will let Dali Temple and the government go find out the facts."
Pulling Chu Lan up again, Chu Wei's expression was obviously a little disappointed. Youdao was the most ruthless emperor, but the father and son were not truly ruthless.
"You have done a good job on this matter." Looking at the prince in front of him who was already a few inches taller than himself, Chu Wei patted his shoulder, "When you have the final decision, just tell me. There is no need to alarm the courtiers for the rest.
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The implication is that Chu Kuo's death no longer needs to be linked to the royal family.
Zhang Qingjiu narrowed his eyes, "What if his case involves other people in the court, or involves relatives of the emperor?"
Chu Wei's back stiffened slightly as he walked up, and he slowly turned back and took a deep look at Zhang Qingjiu, "Such a cruel method should naturally be dealt with according to the law. Fostering adultery will never be tolerated."
After hearing his words, Zhang Qingjiu nodded.
She could see that Chu Wei was planning to make this matter a trivial matter. After all, it was his child no matter what, and no matter how many mistakes he made, he would still have an unbroken bloodline.
However, the person involved behind Chu Wei was destined to be unable to escape and this matter caused an uproar.
"Your Majesty, I have a few words that I would like to say to you alone." Zhang Qingjiu narrowed his eyes and took a step forward.
As soon as these words came out, the two men present were startled, and then looked at Zhang Qingjiu at the same time.
"Wait for me at the door for a while, okay." Pulling Chu Lan's sleeve, Zhang Qingjiu raised his head and whispered.
When she said this, Chu Lan knew what she was going to do. He originally wanted to tell her that there was no need to do anything more, but seeing the stubbornness in her eyes, he nodded, "Okay."
After Chu Lan left, Chu Wei couldn't hold it back after all. He sneered and shook his head, "Say what you have to say, even Lan'er should listen to it."
"Actually, he knows what I want to say." Zhang Qingjiu looked back at the closed door and said calmly, "He doesn't want to say it, but I want to tell His Majesty. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince narrowly escaped death last night."
"How could it be?" This news was definitely more frightening than the news of Chu Kuo and Chu Kuo's death just now. The emperor, who had already arrived in front of the imperial case, rushed down suddenly, "Where is he now? How is he? Why was no one told last night?
I?"
"It's okay." Zhang Qingjiu glanced at him, "I said I would keep him safe. If there is no accident, nothing will happen to him in the future."
"Really?" Upon hearing this, Chu Wei's pale face suddenly became happy.
Although he knew that as long as Zhang Qingjiu was by Chu Lan's side, nothing major would happen to him, but who didn't hope that his child would be safe and healthy at all times?
"Yes." Zhang Qingjiu nodded, "But your Majesty, why don't you ask why he suddenly narrowly escaped death?"
"Why?" Chu Wei said.
Zhang Qingjiu raised his eyebrows.
Chu Wei's heart trembled, "Chu Kuo?"
Zhang Qingjiu glanced at him and said, "Prince, he didn't say anything about this because he didn't want to cause you any more troubles. But I, Zhang Qingjiu, have always been protective of young children, and the people I care about never want to suffer any injustice beside him. Chu Kuo must die."
, but there is no such thing as letting go of death. The danger last night was unprecedented and complicated, so I won’t say much. Although you trust him, I will not allow others to tarnish him in the slightest. If someone
Dare to throw dirty water on him..."
"I will never be lenient!" This time, before Zhang Qingjiu could finish speaking, Chu Wei said coldly.
He really didn't expect that there was such a thing.
Thinking of the grievances Chu Lan had suffered over the years, Chu Wei felt extremely guilty.
Zhang Qingjiu raised his eyebrows, "That's the best. The second thing is... are there any relevant records about Penglai Island in the library of Dahui Palace?"