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He plotted to murder the emperor and raised an army to rebel.

How can I explain this?

Zheng Chen's life was obviously far from enough. How much would the Zheng family have to pay to save the lives of the entire family? As for wealth, status, power, and other things, they could not even think about it.

The huge family that has been passed down for hundreds of years and the top relatives and famous families of the Liang Dynasty will all be destroyed in the hands of this evil creature Zheng Chen!

Duke Anguo's face was pale, his lips were trembling, and he couldn't utter a complete sentence. Tears welled up in his eyes without knowing when.

However, no matter how pitiful the Duke of Anguo was, Jiang Shaohua could not feel any sympathy or pity. She continued coldly: "Duke of Anguo, I advise you to think clearly and make a decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, when the rebellion is quelled and the case of treason is thoroughly investigated, it will be too late."

Duke Anguo finally bowed to Jiang Shaohua and kowtowed heavily: "Please, Princess, save the Zheng family."

"As long as the Zheng family can luckily escape this disaster, the Zheng family will definitely be headed by the princess and obey her orders in everything."

Duke Anguo was afraid that Jiang Shaohua would not understand, so he simply said it more directly: "The emperor has passed away, and someone needs to sit on the throne of Daliang. Prince Ping is young and ignorant, and someone needs to take care of the court affairs. The princess is the best candidate."

Empress Dowager Zheng also reacted at this time and immediately expressed her position: "When the situation is settled and the new emperor ascends the throne, Shaohua will stay in the palace, attend court every day to govern the country and assist the new emperor."

Everyone knew that the young and foolish King Ping could only be a decoration. The so-called assistant to the new emperor was actually the person in charge of the Liang Dynasty.

Zheng Chen tried his best to seize this position.

At this time, facing the terrible future of exterminating the entire clan, Duke Anguo made his position clear. Empress Dowager Zheng was the most senior and respected person in the royal family. As long as Empress Dowager Zheng spoke out in support, Jiang Shaohua could become the regent of Daliang with minimal resistance.

All Jiang Shaohua had to do was raise his hand and let the Zheng family go.

No matter how you look at it, this is a very good deal.

In the eyes of Duke Anguo and Empress Dowager Zheng, this was a condition that no one could refuse. In fact, Jiang Shaohua was indeed silent after hearing this.

Duke Anguo breathed a sigh of relief and looked up to exchange a glance with Empress Dowager Zheng.

"Duke Anguo, are you thinking that as a woman, I need the full support of my great-aunt and the Zheng family to be the regent? In this way, not only can I not touch the Zheng family, but I will also have to cover up and fill in the loopholes for Zheng Chen's rebellion. By then, I will be in collusion with the Zheng family and will no longer be able to pursue Zheng Chen's crime of murdering my cousin?"

"Also, Prince Ping is young and ignorant, he doesn't know anything. I, Jiang Shaohua, barely have some ability, I can help the new emperor stabilize the situation and the government. After a year or two, when the palace and the court are stable, will you use the excuse that women should not interfere in government affairs to drive me out of the capital?"

Jiang Shaohua's life-threatening voice rang in Duke Anguo's ears.

The Duke of Anguo was hit on the hidden thoughts in his heart, his face froze, and he tried hard to squeeze out a sympathetic and pitiful expression: "My princess, you worry too much. I have no intention of crossing the river and destroying the bridge."

Empress Dowager Zheng also said, "Shaohua, don't worry too much. As long as I am here, you can just stay firmly in the palace and in the court. Who dares to drive you away?"

Jiang Shaohua glanced at Duke Anguo, then at Empress Dowager Zheng, and made his attitude clear and firm: "I will not be a regent."

I, Jiang Shaohua, will never do anything shady or sneaky.

No matter what you do, you must be upright and have a good cause.

Unfortunately, Empress Dowager Zheng and Duke Anguo did not understand the meaning behind Jiang Shaohua's words. They all tried to persuade Jiang Shaohua to stay and take charge of the situation.

Jiang Shaohua's expression remained unchanged and he said nothing more. Knock knock knock!
There was an urgent knock on the door.

Eunuch Zhao hurried to open the door, and a bloodstained imperial guard came in to report: "There are still traitors in the palace, killing people everywhere, and the people are in a panic. Commander Ma has led people to look for the traitors. Please ask the Empress Dowager to take charge of the situation."

Are there still traitors in the palace?

Empress Dowager Zheng shuddered all over and reflexively looked towards the secret door of the secret room. She obviously wanted to go in and hide for a while, and come out after all the traitors were killed and the palace was safe.

"Right now, the people in the palace are in a panic, and we need our great aunt to come out and calm people down." Jiang Shaohua reached out and supported the Grand Empress Dowager Zheng, and said softly, "I will help my great aunt out."

Jiang Shaohua's hands were white and slender, but extremely powerful. They were like an iron hoop, tightly holding the wrist of Empress Dowager Zheng.

Empress Dowager Zheng had no choice but to nod, and with the help of Jiang Shaohua, she stood up tremblingly and walked out slowly.

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"The Queen Mother!"

Lady Anguo came forward crying and grabbed the hand of Empress Dowager Zheng: "Your Highness is safe and sound, it's so great."

At this time, the wife of the Duke of Anguo had no idea that her good son had become a traitor and was about to bring trouble to the Zheng family. She was still thinking about using the power of the Empress Dowager to show off in front of everyone.

The Duke of Anguo was in a very gloomy mood and winked at his wife. The wife of the Duke of Anguo was shocked by her husband's pale face, but she couldn't ask more questions in front of everyone.

Empress Dowager Zheng was in a state of confusion and had no intention of paying attention to the wife of the Duke of Anguo. She withdrew her hand and glanced at the crying imperial edicts and concubines.

Everyone was there, except Empress Dowager Li and Princess Baohua.

Empress Dowager Zheng's mind was in a trance. Jiang Shaohua's words flashed through her mind, and she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her heart: "Where is Baohua?"

She had two grandsons and one granddaughter. Princess Baohua was filial and gentle. She had been by her side since she was a child and was raised by her. The eldest grandson was murdered, and the granddaughter was killed by the traitor...

When she first heard the bad news, she actually hadn't reacted yet. It was only then that she clearly felt the pain.

"Where is Baohua?" Empress Dowager Zheng turned her head, her eyes reddened, and her voice trembled: "Where is she? I want to see her one last time."

Jiang Shaohua's heart seemed to be pierced by a needle, and his voice was choked with sobs: "Cousin Baohua is just outside the palace gate, no one dares to move. I will have someone carry her in right away."

At the command, Princess Baohua's body was soon carried into the palace.

Empress Dowager Zheng took one look and burst into tears.

The concubines and ladies with royal titles in the palace all covered their faces and cried.

The crying was the most contagious. Especially when the outside of the mourning hall was filled with corpses and the thick smell of blood, it was as if half of the sky had collapsed and would fall on everyone's heads at any time.

The only one who could remain calm was Jiang Shaohua.

She took a deep breath and said to the Queen Mother Zheng: "Grandma, there are still traitors running around in the palace. I will go and kill them." (End of this chapter)