Morbid pet

"The thoughts of Wan Ning are getting heavier and heavier."

Chang Le leaned on the bed and said. In fact, Xie Zhao didn't know that Wan Ning was a child with a very serious mind. He had discovered it two years ago, so he was instinctively aware of the danger.Don't get close to people who are too dangerous.

Changle sighed and said, "For such a young child, he doesn't want to think about seeing which girl is pretty in Chang'an City all day long, nor does he think about how to have fun and enjoy himself. He just thinks about dedicating himself to the country. Is it normal?"

Xie Zhao couldn't help but laugh out loud: "It's normal. Wasn't it the same when I was a child?"

Changle thought for a while, and then retorted: "No, you are not like this, there is me among you. You will miss me, I promise."

Xie Zhao nodded: "Of course, who do you miss? By the way, why does An Ying rarely come to see you recently?"

"An Ying."

Changle thought silently for a moment, then opened his eyes again and said: "He recently went to Jiangnan. He said he wanted to expand the market and go on a trip, so I let him go. He hasn't come back yet, and he will probably be there soon. .”

Xie Zhao has been so busy recently that he has forgotten the news that An Ying has left Chang'an City. I wonder what he will think when he comes back and finds Song Yue alone again?
"How will An Ying feel when he comes back and finds out that Song Yue is still in prison and has been divorced?"

Changle thought about this problem and said without hesitation: "He will definitely be disgusted with it."

"Dislike Songyue?"

"Correct."

Xie Zhao became silent at first, then silently blew out the candle on the bedside and coaxed Chang Le into sleep.

The next day.

Chang Le went to Ling Mansion to visit Dian Cui early in the morning.

Xie Zhao sent them there, and then rode his horse back to the palace. He should be the emperor who did not live in the palace. Although this matter did not spread among the ministers, there were still a small number of people who knew the inside story, but had no idea. People dare to comment on Xie Zhao's decision. People who have questioned his decision many times before have not ended well. Xie Zhao is still very gentle towards people who have no ill intentions towards him. Usually he just stops you from being promoted. Or distributed.

No one wants to get into trouble.

Not a tyrant, but better than a tyrant.

Lingfu.

Diancui was waiting for Changle and the others at the door.

Diancui had changed out of her hospital gown and returned to her usual attire, but she was still a little haggard and embarrassed. Her entire face was visibly slumped, and she didn't know what was wrong.

When Changle saw Diancui, he felt a little sorry for her. Unfortunately, she couldn't help her in her current situation.

Chang Le held Elegy's hand and walked over, smiling and saying, "Dian Cui, long time no see. How have you been during this time?"

Diancui nodded slightly, then raised his eyes and looked at Changle: "Master, you seem to be in good spirits. Are you looking for me specifically when you come back this time?"

"Yes, why are you so out of touch? I already told you that you don't need to call me master. You are not serving me now, so you are not my maid."

"I heard that you are recovering from your illness, so I came to visit."

"I'm fine. How is your health?"

"I'm fine." Diancui glanced at the dirge beside him.

Chang Le said with a smile: "Elegy has grown into a big girl, even more beautiful than when she was a child."

Diancui's face looked a little unnatural, and he lowered his head.

Changle smiled again and said, "I remember that when you were a child, you were most afraid of our Elegy, because she often cried at night, and when she cried, you had to go to comfort Elegy."

Diancui: "Yes, Elegy was so cute when she was little that she cried, but in a blink of an eye she is now a big girl."

"Don't worry, Songyue is in prison now and won't come out to harm you again." Changle patted Diancui on the shoulder, "Forget about the past, I won't worry about it anymore. You can do whatever you want now." I won’t stop you from whatever you do, so don’t feel guilty.”

"Mother, thank you for your understanding."

"Let's talk more inside, Dian Cui. You're tired too, so take a good rest."

The three of them entered the living room. Chang Le asked the maid to prepare some tea. Dian Cui drank the tea and chatted with Chang Le and the others for a while before leaving.

After Dian Cui left, Chang Le stopped smiling and looked at Elegy, who had been silent all this time: "Why are you so quiet today."

"Auntie, do you think Dian Cui is a little strange?"

Changle: "Is there any?"

"She doesn't always cling to me like she used to. Not only that, I feel like she's always looking away from me, as if she's uncomfortable."

Changle: "It's because of your identity, and also because her child is gone. When she sees other people's children, she always feels a little uncomfortable in her heart. As the people around her, we just need to understand and respect her. The rest of the matter There’s no need to speculate too much, God’s will is there.”

After Chang Le said this, Elegy fell into deep thought and stopped speaking.
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Royal study.

Xu Xuqing smoke lingers on both sides of the Panlong Pillar, which is Xie Zhao's latest favorite, an upgraded version of ambergris.

Xie Zhao was sitting in the imperial study room reading the memorial, when suddenly a light cough broke the silence of the imperial study room.

Xie Zhao rubbed his forehead: "Eunuch He, come in." Even the old man is not used to the smell. Xie Zhao has not recruited a new eunuch since he came to the throne. He does not want to continue this cruel and inhumane tradition. It is even less recommended that children among the people who voluntarily purify themselves and want to enter the palace come in this way.

Eunuch He also entered the palace very early.

A middle-aged eunuch walked in: "Your Majesty, you have a letter that you want to give to your slave to convey to you."

Xie Zhao took it and said, "What letter? Bring it over and show it to me."

Eunuch He respectfully handed the letter to Xie Zhao.

"What's so urgent? Do you need to deliver it in person?"

Eunuch He lowered his head: "Your Majesty, this letter does not belong to anyone, nor does it belong to the court, but to you, Your Majesty. It is sent by an old friend."

Xie Zhao looked at the letter in his hand and asked doubtfully: "Old friend? What old friend? Could it be that I have provoked another minister?"

"Your Majesty, please don't accuse this old slave unjustly. He is a friend of your Majesty's among the people. That friend is no longer alive, and this friend's parents want to entrust his relics to your Majesty, so they wrote this. letter."

"Oh? Are you sure this letter isn't a scam?"

"Absolutely not. If Your Majesty doesn't believe it, please read it. I will never deceive Your Majesty."

Xie Zhao nodded: "In that case, let me take a look first."

Eunuch He immediately picked up the paper and carefully presented it to Xie Zhao.

Xie Zhao opened it and found only two lines of words on a thin page of paper:

Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Xiao Qingluan.

Xie Zhao looked at the two familiar big characters and was stunned for a moment, then put it down and continued reading another page.

On the second page it says:

Your Majesty, I thank Yunqing and pay my respects.

Xiao Qingluan?
Xie Yunqing, why did she suddenly send me a letter?And said she was dead!
Xie Zhao's face was gloomy and he didn't understand why Xiao Qingluan said he was dead?He also said that he was dead. Is this true or false?
"Eunuch He, go and ask Prime Minister Lin to come."

"Yes, I obey the order."

Not long after, Prime Minister Lin came to the Imperial Study Room and bowed in obeisance: "I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

Xie Zhao expressed his displeasure.

"Lin Aiqing, what's going on in this letter? Do you know Xiao Qingluan?"

Prime Minister Lin carefully distinguished him for a while before he said: "Your Majesty, I have never seen Xiao Qingluan. I only heard that Xiao Qingluan is a patient that your Majesty once treated among the people."

Xie Zhao frowned and said, "Aren't you very familiar with the Xiao family? Don't you even know this?"

Prime Minister Lin smiled bitterly: "That was just a matter of childhood. Now Weichen has not contacted her for many years. Weichen really does not know that she is dead. Maybe there is some misunderstanding." "It's just a misunderstanding? Are you sure she is not dead?" ?She is really not dead?" Xie Zhao said excitedly.

Prime Minister Lin shook his head: "Weichen can be sure of this. After all, Weichen went with her on the day of her birthday."

Xie Zhao sighed: "Hey, she is the most special woman I have ever seen, and the only one. When I first treated her, I also thought about leaving her in the imperial city, but thinking about her family and experience, I finally chose Sent to the south, hoping she can survive."

"Then what does she mean by writing this letter to you now? Does she want to tell you what happened to her when she was wandering in the world? She said that she encountered danger in the world?" Prime Minister Lin was a little uneasy. It is speculated that if Xiao Qingluan really had an accident, it would be an extremely troublesome thing for him.

Xie Zhao waved his hand: "No, no matter what, I still have to make sure myself. No matter who dares to pretend to be Xiao Qingluan and defraud me, they must pay the price!"

"Yes." Lin Cheng responded, then thought of something and said, "Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions? If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

Xie Zhao waved his hand impatiently: "Back off."

After Prime Minister Lin retired, Xie Zhao fell into deep thought.

Why did Xiao Qingluan write to him at this time?Also said that she encountered a crisis in the world?What crisis did she encounter in the world?Is her life experience true?

Xie Zhao had no sleep all night, and early the next morning, he summoned Yun Ben.

Xie Zhao sat behind the desk: "Yunfen, do you know Xiao Qingluan?"

Yunfen was startled: "Why, does your Majesty know Xiao Qingluan?"

"Well, of course, I saved her life. I don't believe she will die. I must find out."

"Your Majesty, Xiao Qingluan is dead." Yunfen said solemnly, "And I have also checked that she was killed by a woman named Zhou Fengyi in the Jianghu."

"What?!" Xie Zhaohuo stood up, "Who do you think killed her? Who is Zhou Fengyi?"

Yunfen: "That's the girl you rescued, Zhou Fengyi. She was an orphan. I picked her up on the street. I took her back home. She also changed her name and surname. Soon Later, she was discovered by the Zhou family and expelled from the Zhou family. Her father is Zhou Fengyi's brother Tianyou."

"This, this." The surprise on Xie Zhao's face was beyond words, "Yunfen, isn't Zhou Fengyi dead? Why did he appear again?"

"I don't know." Yunfen said, "Maybe Zhou Fengyi's soul is possessing her."

"How is this possible? Zhou Fengyi's soul has long been expelled by the Zhou family. It is not a wise thing for Yunfen to still worship strange ghosts and gods."

"Yes, so I suspect that Zhou Fengyi is not dead at all, or that she is just controlled by Tianyou."

"But why did she write to me?" Xie Zhao asked doubtfully.

Yunfen pondered for a moment: "Maybe she sensed His Majesty's summons, or maybe because Zhou Fengyi's identity was revealed, she wanted to ask His Majesty for help."

"Maybe, no matter what, I will send someone to find out." Xie Zhao rubbed his forehead, "Yunfen, I heard that you went to see those old ladies yesterday. What was their reaction?"

Yunfen was silent for a while and said: "Last night I was talking to several old ladies. They seemed unwilling to admit the identity of the impostor. However, I could see the look in her eyes. She didn't seem to be faking it."

Xie Zhao nodded, but sneered in his heart: "Those old guys really get more confused as they get older."

Yunfen said again: "Your Majesty, I have something in mind."

"Oh? What's the matter?" Xie Zhao asked, staring at Yun Ben.

Yunfen hesitated for a while and then said: "It's best not to let the Empress know about this matter. After all, Zhou Fengyi or Xiao Qingluan once truly admired you! It is inevitable that the Empress will not have a grudge."

Xie Zhao pondered for a while and decided to tell Chang Le about this matter. After all, he and Zhou Fengyi had not done anything transgressive. "I will tell him, don't worry."
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Western Suburbs.

Xie Zhao came back early.

He told Changle the mysterious letter asking for help. Changle's entire body was shrouded in the moonlight, and even his outline was faintly beautiful.

"I understand, so you are going to see that Zhou Fengyi?"

Xie Zhao hummed, his voice deep. "I'm going to see Fengyi. If something happens to her, I want to help her."

Changle turned around and left a little unhappy. The most terrifying time for her was when she didn't say a word.

Xie Zhao began to feel panic.

But he couldn't leave Zhou Fengyi alone. No matter whether the news was true or false, he should check it out.

Xie Zhao caught up and took Chang Le's hand and said, "Chu Chu, come with me, okay?"

Changle withdrew his hand and sneered: "Old lovers are meeting, what am I going to do?"

Xie Zhao immediately retorted: "What kind of meeting of old lovers? I have no relationship with her, but the ancestral bond is there. She did have feelings for me when I was young, but it has been many years now."

Changle nodded: "I know, I will accompany you early tomorrow morning."

Xie Zhao showed a joyful expression: "Chu Chu, thank you for your understanding. Thank you so much for your understanding." He couldn't help but pick up Chang Le and kiss her hard on the cheek.

Changle glanced at him: "Why are you thanking me? You are my husband. It is my duty to be considerate and take care of you, but I remind you, you have to be good to me, do you understand? I dare to betray you. "

Xie Zhao suddenly felt elated, and a pair of arms tightly hugged Chang Le's waist. "I won't betray you."

Changle struggled twice, but couldn't break free, so he didn't bother to struggle anymore.

Her figure was petite and exquisite. When Xie Zhao held her in his arms, she looked even softer. Xie Zhao couldn't help but rub her head with his chin.

Xie Zhao gently stroked Chang Le's long hair and said, "Chu Chu, don't worry, as long as I'm here, I won't let you be wronged."

The corners of Chang Le's lips curved: "Are you prepared to protect me?"

"Of course I will protect you." Xie Zhao hurriedly affirmed, "You are my favorite harem master. You are the only one in Nuo Da's harem. Of course I have to love you well. How could I be willing to bully you?" ?"

"You still have some conscience." Changle snorted, "Let me tell you, if you dare to do something that is sorry for me, I will never forgive you. I will do what I say."

Xie Zhao smiled brightly: "How could I do anything sorry to you? You are my wife, my woman, how could I betray you."

Chang Le said harshly: "Who knows, none of you men have a good thing, so just wait. One day, I will leave here and fly far away."

"No!" Xie Zhao said immediately, "You will not leave. Unless I die, otherwise, you will never leave my sight."

When Changle heard this, he raised his eyebrows and his tone was provocative: "What you said, we are committed to it!"

Xie Zhao smiled and said: "Of course, a gentleman promises a thousand pieces of gold."

The two men glared at each other and laughed at the same time.

Chang Le suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Xie Zhao: "You haven't said yet what the mysterious letter for help is about."

"I don't know either." Xie Zhao shook his head, "However, I guess it may have something to do with the news that Zhou Fengyi was dead.

"What?" Changle was stunned, then frowned, "You said Zhou Fengyi is dead?"

Xie Zhao nodded: "I'm not sure of the authenticity, but judging from the handwriting in the letter she sent me asking for help, it looks very similar to Zhou Fengyi. Moreover, what she said also gave me an inexplicable sense of familiarity. Cold and alienated, these words passed by indifferently."

Changle frowned: "Well, we'll find out tomorrow."

Xie Zhao thought for a while: "Yes."
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The next day.

The agreed location was in a cheap mountain forest outside the city. It had not been developed yet. Even the official road was very staggering and difficult to walk. It was difficult for a carriage to move quickly on such a rugged mountain road.

Xie Zhao's eyebrows looked at Chang Le who was shaking uncomfortably in the carriage, "Come on, I'll take you up the mountain on horseback. Don't sit in the car, you'll feel dizzy."

Changle was already shaken by the jolts of the carriage, and there was no trace of his temper. He immediately waved his hand: "This road must be repaired when we turn back. Let's go down first, and the coachman should stop."

The coachman was also frightened. He was always running with the smallest horsepower, and he couldn't bear the too many stones under his feet. He was bumping up and down when walking left and right.

Xie Zhao supported Chang Le on the horse, then got on the horse and took her running up the mountain.

Zhou Fengyi huddled in a thatched hut, her body was dirty, her pupils were blurry and without any light, like a walking corpse.