When Zhao Hongrun returned to the study, his younger brother Zhao Hongxuan had already left.
Feeling his mouth was dry, he asked Que'er to pour him a cup of herbal tea.
After receiving the herbal tea, Zhao Hongrun drank a cup of tea in a gulp. Que'er couldn't help but feel worried and rubbed her man's back.
On the side, Zongwei Chief Wei Jiao was also surprised to find that His Highness seemed a little nervous.
In fact, Zhao Hongrun was not only nervous, but his scalp was numb - he never thought that the massacre of Sima Song, Marquis of Quliang, was actually related to Queen Wang.
It’s not that she is afraid of Queen Wang’s power. After all, given Zhao Hongrun’s current status, even if Queen Wang wants to touch him, she still has to think carefully.
The reason why his scalp felt numb was because in his memory, Queen Wang was a gentle and dignified woman who did not care about political affairs. In the past, in the palace, she had always been indifferent to the arrogance of Chen Shuai, Concubine Shi and other concubines.
It makes people mistakenly think that this is a woman who is willing to compromise.
Unexpectedly, this Queen Wang would kill all the people of Qulianghou Sima Song if she didn't move. Such decisive killings made even Zhao Hongrun feel his scalp numb.
In fact, having said that, as early as during the Zhongyang Emperor Hunting Period, the Sixth Prince Zhao Yuanli mentioned the Queen Wang when he recounted all the secrets of that year. According to the Sixth Uncle, the Queen Wang and the King of Yu Zhao Yuanli were the same ones back then.
Zhao Hongrun and his father were the two biggest contributors to the throne.
But Zhao Hongrun didn't care very much at that time, or in other words, he didn't really understand it, because in the past twenty years, the Queen Wang had been so good at 'disguising' that she looked completely harmless.
This was such a harmless queen who frequently ordered the massacre of the whole family of Quliang Marquis Sima Song. This simply refreshed Zhao Hongrun's understanding.
After much deliberation, Zhao Hongrun decided to immediately visit Empress Wang with a return gift - at the level of Zhao Hongrun and Empress Wang, any conflicts between subordinates such as Qi Gui and Ya Wu are secondary. The key lies in whether Zhao Hongrun and Empress Wang can reach a consensus.
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If Zhao Hongrun and Empress Wang reach a consensus, then the conflict between Qi Gui and Ya Wu and others will naturally be resolved smoothly; otherwise, a war between the "Inner Supervisor" and "Double Crow" may occur - if Empress Wang
Unable to give him a clear explanation, Zhao Hongrun had to stand up for his subordinate Qingya even if he faced the eunuch.
This is the responsibility of the lord (head of the family).
After a while of burning incense, the imperial guards were ready to bring the return gift to the Queen.
Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun did not delay and took Que'er, Wei Jiao, Gao Kuo and Mu Qing to the palace in a carriage.
At the same time, the great eunuch Feng Lu had returned to Fengyi Palace in the palace ahead of schedule, and Queen Wang reported this matter.
"The Queen, I have sent all kinds of congratulatory gifts to Prince Su's Mansion in accordance with the Queen's instructions."
At this time, Queen Wang was rarely studying Taoism in the Zen room. She seemed to be waiting for news from Feng Lu in her dormitory. After hearing this, she asked calmly: "Have you ever seen Zhao Run in person?"
"I see." Feng Lu nodded, and then a look of hesitation appeared on his face.
Seeing this, Queen Wang frowned slightly and asked, "What's wrong?"
I saw Feng Lu pause for a moment, with a look of emotion on his face, and said with a chuckle: "The old slave is just sighing, that King Su... is really talented and intelligent, and he can see through the old slave's intention at a glance.
, in turn tested the old slave, saying that he had lost several of his love birds in the past two days, and asked the old slave if he had seen them."
"Oh?" Queen Wang raised her eyebrows, a hint of interest flashed in her eyes, and asked, "Then how did you answer?"
Feng Lu lowered his head and said in apology: "Old slave didn't reply, but he didn't have time to hide his surprise... At that time, I really didn't expect that King Su was so alert. Fortunately, I thought of how to give a hint at that time."
Indeed, Feng Lu was still thinking about how to give Prince Su Zhao Run a hint so that His Highness Prince Su could return to Fengyi Palace as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, before he could come up with the right words, he unexpectedly heard Prince Su Zhao Run’s cryptic words.
question.
Of course, as for the "gaffe" that subconsciously widened his eyes, it was just Feng Lu who deliberately pushed the situation and revealed it in order to let Su Wang Zhao Run understand the situation. Otherwise, Feng Lu, who was on an equal footing with Tong Xian in the palace, was in charge of the chamberlain.
How could a great eunuch of twenty years be so miserable?
"Well, that's fine." Queen Wang nodded after thinking for a moment.
At this moment, a young eunuch hurriedly walked in and whispered a few words in Feng Lu's ear.
Feng Lu nodded, and after waving his hand to dismiss the young eunuch, he bowed and said to Queen Wang: "My Lady, Prince Su has entered the palace and is on his way to Fengyi Palace."
"Very well, Feng Lu, you go and greet me while I change my clothes."
"yes."
Immediately, Empress Wang summoned several maids to help her change her clothes, while Feng Lu immediately came to the entrance of Fengyi Palace and looked forward to it.
At this time, Zhao Hongrun was leading Que'er, Wei Jiao, Gao Kuo, and Mu Qing on their way to Fengyi Palace.
In addition to Zhao Hongrun and Que'er, Wei Jiao, Gao Kuo and Mu Qing all held gift boxes in return.
But even so, the eunuchs, maids and guards who saw Zhao Hongrun and his entourage heading to Fengyi Hall all showed surprise.
It's no wonder, after all, Queen Wang and Prince Su Zhao Run have almost no intersection with each other in the palace. In fact, because of what happened between "Wang Zhen" and "Elder Prince Zhao Hongli", the two still have some grievances and grievances. In fact,
It is hard to imagine that His Highness Prince Su would visit Fengyi Palace back.
Fortunately, when the great eunuch Feng Lu visited Prince Su's Mansion with generous gifts, he did so with great fanfare. Therefore, Zhao Hongrun's visit to Fengyi Palace in the name of returning gifts did not cause too much surprise.
After arriving at Fengyi Hall, Zhao Hongrun and his party saw the eunuch Feng Lu from a distance, and the latter quickly came up to him, with a bit of surprise on his face, as if he was wondering why His Royal Highness Prince Su suddenly
Visit Fengyi Palace.
Glancing at the eunuchs, palace maids, guards and others with surprised looks around the hall, Zhao Hongrun said to Feng Lu calmly: "I just received the congratulatory gift from the queen. The weight of the congratulatory gift made me feel frightened, so I specially came here
Come and thank the Queen in person."
"Oh." Feng Lu showed a hint of enlightenment and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness King Su is too formal... The Queen may be resting at the moment. Please let me inform His Highness."
"Thank you." Zhao Hongrun nodded and said.
In fact, Queen Wang was waiting to receive Zhao Hongrun in Fengyi Hall at this moment. However, in order to cover up others' deception, Feng Lu and Zhao Hongrun had to perform this scene. After all, there were so many eunuchs, maids, imperial guards, and Lang Wei inside and outside the hall. Who knew what would happen?
Is there anyone else's spy among them?
Not long after, the little eunuch sent by Feng Lu to report came running back and said in a slightly sharp voice: "The Queen, please come in, Your Highness Prince Su."
Seeing this, Feng Lu winked at Zhao Hongrun and others, and then said with a smile: "Your Highness, Prince Su, please."
Zhao Hongrun nodded and walked into Fengyi Hall with Que'er and the Zongwei.
After arriving at the Zen room in Fengyi Hall, Feng Lu turned around and signaled: "Your Highness, King Su, the Queen likes to be quiet, and I would like to invite a few Lord Zongwei to stay here."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Hongrun winked at Wei Jiao and others: Stay here to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.
Wei Jiao, Lu Mu, and Mu Qing immediately understood. Among them, Mu Qing even said exaggeratedly: "Eunuch Feng, I have never been to Fengyi Palace. Can you let me look around?"
Of course Feng Lu understood what Mu Qing meant and said with a smile: "Of course it doesn't matter, Mu Zongwei please help yourself."
After that, he ordered the accompanying eunuchs to take the congratulatory boxes from the hands of Wei Jiao, Lu Mu and Mu Qing, and took the opportunity to send the young eunuchs away.
Immediately, he pushed open the door of the Zen room and invited Zhao Hongrun in. When he saw Que'er following the latter closely, he was slightly startled, but he didn't stop him. - Obviously, he also knew Zhao Hongrun's intentions.
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Stepping into the Zen room, Zhao Hongrun looked around for a few times, but his brows couldn't help but wrinkle.
Because this Zen room reminded him of the "quiet meditation room" of the sect, which was so depressing. The only difference was that the light in this Zen room was slightly brighter.
"Empress, His Royal Highness Prince Su has arrived."
After following him into the Zen room, Feng Lu closed the door and said to Queen Wang who was already sitting in the room.
After Feng Lu finished speaking, Zhao Hongrun also turned to look at the woman sitting in the meditation room, cupped his hands and clasped his fists, and said, "Hongrun, meet the queen."
"Your Highness, Prince Su, is very polite, please." Queen Wang responded with a faint smile, and then motioned for Zhao Hongrun to sit on the futon not far from her.
However, Zhao Hongrun did not sit down immediately, but knocked on the wall intentionally or unintentionally.
Seeing this, Feng Lu understood and came over and whispered: "Your Highness, don't worry, this Zen room is carefully designed by the Ministry of Engineering. The walls on all sides are soundproof. Even if someone eavesdrops outside, they can't hear the noise inside."
"Hey, the soundproof wall... is okay."
Zhao Hongrun glanced at Feng Lu and Queen Wang with a strange expression, nodded, and led Que'er to Queen Wang. He sat upright on the futon and took a close look at the woman in front of him who was more powerful than one person.
I have to say, looking at Queen Wang's face that seemed to be only in her twenties, Zhao Hongrun couldn't imagine that this woman already had a son who was over thirty and a grandson who was fourteen years old.
While Zhao Hongrun was looking at Queen Wang rudely, Queen Wang was also observing Zhao Hongrun intently.
Today's King Su, the former "Eighth Highness", Queen Wang knows a lot about Zhao Hongrun. After all, Zhao Hongrun was too noisy when he was in the palace. Even when he was not taken seriously by Emperor Wei at first, it was the palace.
The 'one tyrant' in the palace - at that time, countless eunuchs, maids, and guards who had neglected Ningxiang Palace and Concubine Shen Shu were taught a lesson by His Highness the Eighth Prince.
After that, as the Eighth Prince gradually gained the attention of Emperor Wei, he became even more unscrupulous in the palace, causing the palace to become a mess.
But this 'little bully' in the palace who once caused so many headaches has now become the pillar of Wei State and is famous all over the world. Even the king and queen can't help but sigh: This is really unpredictable.
"I...I've wanted to see you for a long time."
Looking at Zhao Hongrun, Queen Wang said calmly.
Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun was slightly startled, then came to his senses.
You know, Queen Wang's younger brother Wang Ting can be said to have died indirectly at the hands of Zhao Hongrun.