The Gilded Cage

The East Palace, which is separated by a wall from Tai Chi Palace, has a serious and solemn atmosphere.

Xiao Yu returned from the government office with a gloomy face. What confronted him was the weird look of Zhao Yu'e and Xu Rong, and a bad premonition suddenly swelled in his heart.

"Why, but what's the matter?"

He strode into the Guangtian Temple without the need for a maid to serve. He hastily took off his robe, wiped his face, and sat on the couch, drinking warm tea, frowning inquiries, and even dislike Zhao Yu'e. Can't take care of it anymore.

Xu Rong stood outside, let all the maids in the hall go down, and closed the door in person, repeatedly confirming that everyone outside the hall had retreated, and then returned: "His Royal Highness, there is news from the Hanlin Courtyard in the afternoon, Lady Chu-- Has been made a queen by the saint."

Xiao Yu's face became stiff, and a bit of impatience flashed quickly, and he waved his hand: "When I met in the morning this morning, I already knew it. If you have anything to say, just say it straight."

Zhao Yu'e said coldly: "His Royal Highness, the former princess, is calm and can tolerate. Not only does he go directly to Tai Chi Palace to be a queen, he also asks the saint to protect the people around him. I used to look down on her weak and incompetent manners, but now I have to take it seriously."

At such a depressing and embarrassing moment, when someone talks like this in his ear, Xiao Yu's impatience in his heart grows stronger, he immediately put the tea cup in his hand, and said angrily: "Shut up and see your identity."

Zhao Yu'e was also surprised by today's changes, so she said these words. Although she is dissatisfied now, she does not want to delay the business, so she will not speak again for the time being.

Xu Rong, who was on the side, would not mix up the discord between the two newlyweds. After a moment of silence, when the atmosphere calmed down, he said: "His Royal Highness, after the imperial court’s order has come down, someone from Zhan Shifu also came to Zhao Sizhi. Transferred away..."

This happened more than an hour ago, while the officials of the various government offices were still dealing with official duties. The staff of the staff seemed to have only heard the news, and they went directly to the Donggong Zhan Shifu to mention people, even Zhao Yanzhou didn't seem to know it.

He originally felt that something was wrong, and he didn't want to let people go like this. But first, the staff of the staff had complete procedures and no omissions. Second, there were so many people and several guards around him. He couldn't stop him at all. , Had to wait for the prince to return and report directly.

Zhao Yanzhou has a special status and is considered to be Chu Ning's confidant. Now the Chu family has become a queen, and he has also been ordered to move away by the emperor himself. The implication is really shocking.

Xiao Yu obviously thought of this layer too, and the expression that was not very attractive suddenly became serious, adding a layer of worry.

Obviously the other party had already calculated the time, taking advantage of his marriage to be completed, Chu Ning just got rid of his past identity, and had nothing to do with Donggong.

"Student, where is Chuzhou, what news is coming from Chuzhou?"

He knew very well that Chu Ning's weakness, except for Zhao Yanzhou, was Chuzhou's two cousins.

Xu Rong pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said: "His Royal Highness has been sending people to watch the instructions of His Highness, and there has been no unusual news yet."

After Xiao Yu listened, he had to breathe a sigh of relief, but listened to him and continued: "But Chuzhou is far from Chang'an to the end. Even if something really happens, we will have to hear about it for several days. Therefore, the minister is not arrogant. Make a conclusion."

Xiao Yu's heart suddenly tightened.

Xu Rong is right, he can't pin his hopes on this. Thinking of the attitudes of Bai Ri Chu Ning and Xiao Kezhi, he felt more and more frightened.

Did they know what? Especially Chu Ning-

"Student, will she... already know what happened back then?"

Zhao Yu'e frowned when she heard the word "Chuzhou" just now. She was already guessing that this was probably the handle of the Chu family held in Xiao Yu's hand, but she didn't expect that there was another "thing from the past".

"What else happened back then?"

In vain, she had almost really thought that Xiao Yu had some affection for the Chu family, but now it seems that it is only superficial.

Xiao Yu ignored her. Xu Rong glanced at her. Without permission, he naturally wouldn't disclose it at will. He only rushed to calm Xiao Yu carefully: "His Royal Highness is not anxious, almost everyone who knew about the things back then is gone. There will be mistakes."

Xiao Yu shook his head straight: "No, it's not right. Aning is not such a heartless person. She must have known it so much that she wants to break it off with me..."

Chu Qianyu's matter was a secret he held in his heart for two or three years. It seemed to torture him from time to time like a nightmare. Now that he has reached this point, he can no longer be suppressed.

"She, she must hate me very much..." He muttered to himself, while thinking about his previous arrangements with Chu Ning, "Fortunately, fortunately..."

He had always been wary of this day and would never tell her his arrangements. All she knew was that he wanted to do something with the Zhao family.

So, there is always room.

He got up from the couch and paced back and forth in the room, feeling very restless.

"Student, how are the arrangements for leaving the city?"

According to their original plan, in the past few days, he should take advantage of the day when he went to inspect the government office outside the palace, quietly disguised himself, changed his identity, quickly left Chang'an, and galloped all the way to the southwest, with Banzhou, who was already on his way. The main forces of the army converge.

It should be noted that as the prince, his identity is very sensitive and he cannot leave Chang'an without the permission of the emperor.

When Xu Rong heard him asking like this, he hurriedly said: "I will give your Royal Highness, everything has been arranged, you can leave at any time, just wait for His Highness to speak. But your Highness wants to leave as soon as possible?"

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment. Under Zhao Yu'e's frowning gaze and Xu Rong's nervous waiting, he finally nodded: "Finally, you can't wait anymore. It will change after a while. Now it's the curfew and the city gate is closed. Let's go tomorrow. After the meeting, the government offices began to work, and the city gates were opened normally, and then they left."

After that, he turned his head to Zhao Yu'e and said coldly: "You are also ready tomorrow and leave with me at any time. If it is delayed, I will not take you into consideration."

Zhao Yu'e looked directly at his indifferent and gloomy expression and didn't say much. After nodding lightly, he got up and left.

She and him used each other, so naturally they would not expect him to protect themselves at critical moments. She didn't even doubt that the reason why he was still willing to take her away was not because she was already his wife, but because her surname was Zhao, and there was his last leaning stick behind her.

To this day, she feels that she finally really sees Xiao Yu's personality. She was also a little vacillated and doubtful, whether it was worth it to press everything in the future onto such a lowly sentimental, selfish and ruthless man, but she and her brother had no more choices. At this point, only a desperate move was left. This way...

...

Early in the morning of the second day, when the genius was just bright, Xiao Kezhi got up to wash and wear, ready to go to the Tai Chi Hall.

Chu Ning was about to get up to serve him personally, but he couldn't move under pressure. In addition, because of Guishui, his body was indeed a little soft, so he simply fell asleep again.

Now there are no other concubines in the palace, and all the general affairs are managed methodically by the people of the six games. She is still considered to be idle before it is handed over to her.

Xiao Kezhi felt satisfied when he saw it. He lowered his head and rubbed her cheek a few times, then slowly straightened up, and straightened his clothes in front of the bronze mirror.

He is a man of strong nature, has always been energetic and has a desire for control. Even if he puts her into his arms now, he still hopes to see her live comfortably under his meticulous care.

Everything was prepared, and when he stepped out of the sleeping hall with his hands lightly, Jin Jiang hurried over from the direction of Wude Hall and quickly explained the anomalies found in the city early in the morning.

"I didn't expect it wrong, he really couldn't keep his breath." Xiao Kezhi listened intently, nodded and said, "Qianniuwei don't act rashly. Just let the people of Jinwuwei chase him."

Qianniuwei is under the command of Jin Jiang, and they are all his personal soldiers. Asking Qianniuwei's people to intercept the prince will always lead to speculation. Unlike Jinwuwei, Jinwuwei is in charge of public security in Chang'an, and is not closely related to him. When they discover that the crown prince has suddenly fled, it can be regarded as having nothing to do with him as the emperor.

Everyone has to understand that he, the emperor, has done his best to benevolent. He has always trusted and close to his nephew for half a year since he took the throne. It was the prince's conspiracy that led to the current situation.

In this way, the loyal and straight veterans who used to be with the prince, either because of orthodoxy or because of Chu Qianyu and others, would not be implicated and used more by him as the emperor.

In the Ganlu Temple, until the hour of the hour, when the sky was bright, and the palace order was completely restored, Chu Ning woke up leisurely, put on a dress and got out of bed to wash.

After Cuihe brought her the prepared clothes and menstrual affairs to change, she ordered people to bring in the boiled **** tea.

"Lady, this is **** tea specially ordered by the Holy Master to warm the lady."

Chu Ning glanced at the scorching sun outside, wiped the sweat from his forehead with the veil, chuckled and shook his head: "No matter, your Majesty is so careful, I should drink it well."

Thinking of his "half-dysfunction" last night, she was amused, holding a tea bowl and drinking the hot **** tea.

In the sweltering heat, the sweet and hot **** tea poured into her abdomen, which indeed drove away the soreness and dull pain in her lower abdomen, but also made her back sweat again.

She wiped her back with a towel, then sat on the couch and fanned for a while before getting up to the dining table to have a meal.

After breakfast, she took the imperial maids to take the shade in the room and talked, and the imperial physician came to her to check her pulse and prescribe a prescription for recuperation.

Seeing that the light was about to pass for a long time, she still felt very at ease and couldn't help but want to find something to do for herself.

In the past in the East Palace, as a princess, she had to take care of the provisions of the East Palace’s food and clothing, and the maid’s housekeeping arrangements. When she arrived at the Taiji Palace, this was the first thing she thought of.

After thinking about it, she was about to send someone to the sixth round to invite a few people in charge, but the outside Cuihe suddenly came in and said with joy: "Lady, who is coming?"

She glanced intently, and hurriedly looked in the direction of the hall door. Under the scorching sun outside, Madam Xu was holding Guoer two standing under the eaves, looking inward carefully.

When the two met her gaze, they were a little stunned. A bit of embarrassment flashed across Madam Xu's face, but Guoer, who had always been shy and shy, showed her a happy and sweet smile.

A teenage girl with clear eyes, clearly ignorant and ignorant, but she seems to be able to see through everything.

She felt relieved, and suddenly she felt a trance. After a moment of daze, she personally moved over and led the two into the hall.