Kou Ji felt alienated from Yan Shu in his heart, but he dealt with it with a smile on his face.
Zhao Yiyi and Zhao Xu were tired of playing and returned to the front of the palace.
Yan Shu greeted him.
Kou Ji thought they were not familiar with each other and was going to introduce them. Unexpectedly, after Yan Shu saluted, he chatted with Zhao Yiyi. It was obvious that the two people had met before and seemed to be familiar with each other.
After Yan Shu chatted with Zhao Yiyi for a while, he explained his purpose of coming, "Your Highness, I am the concubine of the East Palace Zuo, and I will follow your Highness from now on. If your Highness wants to do anything, just tell me to do it."
Zhao Yiyi was in a daze. He had been surrounded by eunuchs since he was a child.
Although there were many subordinate officials in the East Palace, none of them actually stayed with him permanently.
Although Kou Ji is also an official of the East Palace, he does not have the authority to always accompany the prince.
If it weren't for special circumstances, it would be impossible for Kou Ji to stay with the prince all the time.
Zuo Shuzi is different. Once he follows the prince, he becomes a close minister of the prince and is always by his side.
Suddenly there was an additional subordinate officer following him, and he really didn't know how to deal with it.
He looked at Kou Ji blankly, "Kou Ji..."
Kou Ji understood what he was thinking. After he spoke, Kou Ji smiled and said: "As the crown prince, His Highness is naturally surrounded by officials. Now it is only Mr. Yan, and there will be more people around His Highness in the future."
When Zhao Yiyi heard this, he nodded obediently and said to Yan Shu: "Then you can follow me..."
Yan Shu glanced at Kou Ji without any trace. He did not expect that Kou Ji had such a high status in Zhao Yiyi's heart, and that Zhao Yiyi would ask Kou Ji's opinion when something happened.
He had a plan in mind, but his face showed great respect, "Yes, Your Highness."
With Yan Shu staring at him in the East Palace, Zhao Yiyi couldn't openly talk to Kou Ji.
Zhao Yiyi has been constrained by various rules over the years and knows when to say what to say and what not to say.
Therefore, when Yan Shu appeared, although Zhao Yiyi was still close to Kou Ji, he always kept a distance and became much more reserved in his words.
Until after nightfall.
After Yan Shu left the East Palace, Zhao Yiyi got into Kou Ji's bed and pulled Kou Ji to tell the truth.
The two people hugged the quilt and squatted on the bed.
Zhao Yiyi tilted his head and asked, "Kou Ji, don't you like that Yan Shu?"
Kou Ji was stunned, hesitated, and said frankly: "How did you see it?"
Zhao Yiyi said seriously: "It feels...I feel like you are guarding against him everywhere."
Kou Ji looked at Zhao Yiyi, pondered for a moment, and sighed: "This man is too weak. Not only do I have to guard against him, but you also have to guard against him."
"Why?"
Zhao benefited from the question.
Kou Ji shook his head and said nothing.
Regarding Yan Shu's subsequent actions, to Kou Ji, that is history.
For Zhao Yiyi, that was a prophecy.
Once Kou Jiyan found out what Yan Shu did next, Zhao Yiyi could not believe it or not.
If word spreads, Kou Ji may not be able to escape the charge of bewitching the prince.
Seeing that Kou Ji didn't answer, Zhao Yiyi wanted to ask more questions.
At this time, Zhao Xu stumbled in from outside the hall.
"Brother Imperial...Brother Imperial..."
Zhao Xu looked very panicked.
Zhao Yiyi quickly got out of bed and greeted him.
"What's wrong?"
Zhao Xu threw herself into Zhao Yiyi's arms and said timidly: "Xu'er doesn't dare to sleep alone, Xu'er is afraid..."
Zhao Yiyi was stunned for a moment, then whispered: "Hear those strange screams again?"
Zhao Xu nodded heavily, "It hasn't stopped since last night."
Zhao Yiyi hugged Zhao Xu, looked back at Kou Ji, and said in a deep voice: "Kou Ji, did something happen in the palace?"
Kou Ji shook his head, curled his lips and said, "What can happen? Nothing happened."
Zhao Yiyi said seriously: "Since last night, not only Xu'er has heard that strange scream, but I have also heard it. It's very scary, like a wail..."
Kou Ji glanced at him and said calmly: "Your father has so many concubines, and there are always some idiots who cannot be favored. Every night, they will wail and howl. I don't believe you have never seen them in the palace all these years.
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Zhao Yiyi was stunned and hesitated: "I have seen one person. She was so crazy that she bumped into me. She must have been her son. Later, she was imprisoned by the eldest lady, and I never saw her again."
Kou Ji opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer.
The crazy woman Zhao Yiyi mentioned was probably his biological mother, Mrs. Li.
The mystery of Zhao Yiyi's life is taboo both inside and outside the palace.
Kou Zhun, Li Di, Ding Wei and others, who were in high and powerful positions, did not dare to speak openly to Zhao Yiyi, and naturally Kou Ji would not say either.
"Go to sleep..."
Kou Ji stopped talking and fell asleep.
Zhao Yiyi hugged Zhao Xu, looked at Kou Ji, and whispered: "I will guard against Yan Shu."
After saying this, without waiting for a reply, he led Zhao Xu away from Kou Ji.
Time flies.
Two days have passed.
Zhao Yiyi, Kou Ji and others resumed classes.
Kou Ji met Liu Heng again.
When Liu Heng saw Kou Ji, he approached him slyly and asked in a low voice: "Fourth brother, what happened in the palace?"
Kou Ji did not answer his question, but asked: "How is the situation outside the palace?"
Liu Heng sat on the floor next to Kou Ji and whispered: "There is a chaos outside the palace. Those Taoists who entered the palace have not left yet, and the court has not given a reply.
Nowadays, there are many different opinions in Bianjing City. The remaining Taoists are running around outside the palace and going to various mansions to inquire about the news, but they have found nothing.
The threshold of your Kou government is almost broken, but your grandfather has been avoiding seeing you.
The same is true for other prefectures.
In addition, many members of the royal family were taken into Zongzheng Temple for unknown reasons, and their lives and deaths are now unknown.
Many people related to the royal family are also running around to find out the news.
I also heard that someone is secretly gathering the people and planning to gather at the gate of the palace to ask the officials for an explanation."
Kou Ji sighed and said, "You don't need to know about this for now, you just need to know that someone is going to be unlucky..."
Liu Heng was stunned and asked in confusion: "Fourth brother is talking about the people who are preparing to gather at the gate of the palace to ask for an explanation?"
Kou Ji shook his head and said: "The imperial court will not attack the people openly. Therefore, the imperial court will introduce a scapegoat to calm the anger of the people."
"Isn't it possible?"
Liu Heng was stunned.
Kou Ji curled his lips and said nothing.
Zhao Heng killed someone, and he killed someone in such a cruel way. Naturally, it was impossible to make it public. The best way was to find an excuse and find someone with a strong background as a scapegoat to bear the anger of the people for him.
When Yang Ye died in the Liao Kingdom, this is what the court did.
Emperor Taizong Zhao Guangyi was too blindly confident and led the Northern Expedition, personally commanding the troops and horses, and trapped Yang Ye in a tight siege.
Yang Yeli died in the battle, and Zhao Guangyi returned in defeat.
This matter spread to the people, and there was great resentment among the people.
In order to cover up his sins and calm the public's anger, Zhao Guangyi put the blame on Pan Mei.
As a human minister, Pan Mei could only take the blame for Zhao Guangyi.
Because of this, Pan Mei, the famous founding general, was scolded as a traitor for thousands of years.
…
The next day.
After Liu Heng entered the palace, he hurried to Kou Ji and said incoherently: "Fourth brother, what you said has come true, it has come true!"
Kou Ji said in shock: "Did the imperial court really do this?"
Liu Heng nodded solemnly and said: "The imperial court issued a newspaper in the palace. The newspaper said that some members of the royal family had colluded with demons and assassinated officials, and all of them had been killed.
Cao Wei failed to protect his lord, so he was dismissed from the Privy Council, had his title reduced, and went to Tianxiong. He held the command of both armies of Japan and the envoy's power was reduced to the Ministry of War."
Kou Ji clicked his lips, "Is Cao Wei taking the blame? The weight is enough."
"By the way, Fourth Brother, there is a rumor circulating in Bianjing City, saying that the murder of those Taoists may have something to do with you. Now those Taoists are spreading it everywhere, saying that you are..."
When Liu Heng said this, he hesitated.
Kou Ji frowned slowly, "Someone deliberately drew fire to me? What do you think I am?"
Liu Heng muttered: "Say you are...a little demon who deceives officials..."
Kou Ji suddenly opened his eyes, "Little demon?!"
Liu Heng nodded awkwardly.
Kou Ji gritted his teeth and said, "Go and check for me and find out who brought the fire to me."
Liu Heng heard this and said excitedly: "After finding out, are you going to kill him? I have made great progress in martial arts recently, and I am looking for someone to try my hand at it."
Kou Ji frowned and said, "Let's find out first before talking."
Kou Ji still doesn't know the intention of others to draw the fire to him, so he can't do anything without permission.
"Don't worry, fourth brother, I will definitely investigate this matter."
Liu Heng patted his chest and promised.
Kou Ji frowned and nodded.
evening.
Liu Heng and others left the palace.
Kou Ji pondered alone and returned to the East Palace.
As soon as I entered the palace gate, I saw Chen Lin standing against the pillar.
Kou Ji asked curiously: "Aren't you guarding the official family? Why are you back? Is the official family awake?"
Chen Lin nodded and said in a deep voice: "The official woke up today. He only stayed awake for an hour. He wrote one word and said a few words."
Kou Ji raised his eyebrows.
Chen Lin specifically mentioned that Zhao Heng wrote a word and said a few words.
That means this word and these sentences are very important.
Kou Ji pondered: "Is it convenient to say?"
Chen Lin sighed: "Even if we don't tell you, you will know it in two days. We will simply tell you. The official wrote the word 'Zhen' and at the same time issued an order to let the prince supervise the country and order the queen to take charge.
Regarding state affairs, I have ordered your grandfathers Kou Zhun, Li Di and Ding Wei to assist the government."
Kou Ji was stunned and whispered: "So, the prince will change his name to Zhao Zhen from now on?"
Chen Lin glared at Kou Ji, "Don't say anything that violates taboos. You are becoming more and more unruly in front of our family."
Kou Ji stared back and whispered: "You damn eunuch, when you tricked me, why didn't you mention the rules?"
Chen Lin glared at Kou Ji again without saying anything.
Kou Ji clicked his lips and said: "According to the custom of our court, the prince is given the word 'Zhen' by the official family, and his position is irreversible. As the prince's attendant, I will be the minister of the dragon from now on?"
Chen Lin curled her lips and said lightly: "That's not necessarily the case..."
Kou Ji was stunned and asked doubtfully: "Is there a change?"
Chen Lin glanced left and right, and when she saw no one was around, she whispered: "Your boy has always been kind to the prince, and we like you. Today we will remind you.
Be careful of those around you...
Someone said to the queen that you taught the prince badly, and our family heard it.
The Queen will be obviously displeased when she finds out that you taught the Crown Prince bad things, and you will most likely be kicked out of the palace."
Kou Ji was stunned and said with a dark face: "Who is it?"
Chen Lin thrust her hands into her sleeves and said no more.
Kou Ji frowned and sneered: "I know even if you don't tell me, it's Yan Shu, right?"
Chen Lin was stunned, narrowed her eyes, and said calmly: "Our family doesn't know..."
Kou Ji narrowed his eyes and said, "It is indeed him... I can guess a little bit about his intention of doing this."
"oh?"
Kou Ji said in a deep voice: "He has been in the East Palace these past few days and has been admonishing the prince frequently. But the prince has to ask me what I think every time before deciding whether to accept his advice.
I am now a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh.
As long as I am in the East Palace, he cannot be taken as a confidant by the prince.
Only by expelling me from the palace can he have a chance to become the prince's confidant."
Chen Lin stared in shock and exclaimed: "You mean...this person has bad intentions..."
Kou Ji sneered: "What else?"
Chen Lin looked at Kou Ji with a gloomy face and said doubtfully, "You didn't deceive our family?"
Kou Ji spread his hands, "Why should I lie to you? The official family has killed a large number of officials, and now it is the time for the court to employ people. If he does not take the opportunity to use his credit in the court, he will rise to a higher position, but he will run away instead.
Come to the East Palace and sit on the bench.
If he has no other motives, who would believe him?"
Chen Lin lowered her head, thinking about Kou Ji's words.
After a long time, he raised his head and sneered: "You want to borrow our help to help you deal with Yan Shu. Our family will not be fooled by you."
Kou Ji shrugged, "Whatever you think..."
Kou Ji dug this hole.
If Yan Shu dares to cheat him, he will naturally return it.
Whenever Chen Lin meets Yan Shu in the future, she will definitely think of Kou Ji's words.
At that time, he will definitely be more wary of Yan Shu.
With Yan Shu's temperament, he will definitely take action in the East Palace.
As long as he moves, he will fall into the hole dug by Kou Ji.
Chen Lin looked at Kou Ji up and down, and said slyly: "You are really a deceptive little demon..."
Kou Ji was stunned and frowned: "How did you know this title?"
Chen Lin pouted and said, "Our family not only knows this title, but our family also knows who spread this rumor."
Kou Ji asked, "Who?"
Chen Lin clicked her lips and said casually: "It was Guo Huai who instructed Liu Congmei to spread the word."
"Guo Huai? Liu Congmei?"
Kou Ji shook his head and said: "I learned more or less about Liu Congmei's temperament and behavior from Liu Heng's mouth. It is impossible for him to be ordered by Guo Huai."
Chen Lin curled her lips and said: "When a eunuch reaches Guo Huai's position, he will more or less guess what his superiors are. If the queen doesn't like you, Guo Huai will naturally take the opportunity to cause you some trouble."
Kou Ji narrowed his eyes and whispered: "Since the queen doesn't like me, she can expel me, so why use such unbearable means."
Chen Lin glanced at him and said sarcastically: "What a shameful means? The queen's move has a profound meaning. You are the prince's attendant appointed by the official family, and the official family allows you to always accompany the prince. There is no reasonable reason.
It is impossible to expel you from the palace. The Queen's move will not only expel you from the East Palace, but also destroy your reputation so that you will never have the opportunity to enter the East Palace again."
Kou Ji said solemnly: "I don't care if I can stay in the East Palace. In fact, I have wanted to leave for a long time. It's just that the prince's body has not recovered yet. The queen wants to drive me away from the East Palace at this time and uses such ruthless means. Doesn't she care about the prince?"
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Chen Lin sighed and said: "The Queen has probably found another good doctor...but our family cannot trust those people. So before you leave the palace, can you tell our family how to treat the prince in the future?"
Kou Ji looked at him and said in a deep voice: "The reason why you told me so much today is actually to ask me for a way to treat the prince, right?"
Chen Lin looked at Kou Ji and said seriously: "Our family only believes in you!"