palace heart

Chapter 13
Li Qianlan pretended not to notice him, and only thanked Zhong Shanggong for rescuing her in time, otherwise, she might have been taken somewhere by that little eunuch.She was about to follow Zhong Shanggong, but was stopped by the little eunuch again.

"Zhong Shanggong, don't stare at Xiao Xizi either. The emperor and Mr. Zheng mentioned the matter of investigating the empress's illness, and mentioned that Miss Li was the one who investigated the matter. That's how I passed it on."

Only then did Zhong Shanggong show a smiling face, and said to Li Qianlan, "You go, don't forget, I will talk to the Empress Dowager later."

Li Qianlan replied anxiously: "Yes." Before leaving, he glanced at Shen Mojun.She couldn't tell Shen Mojun that the queen mother intended to let her go, she was afraid that this was just an empty joy she gave him, and she would not say anything about what he would do in the future.However, if she loses herself to Emperor Ying, what face does she have to marry him?
Shen Mojun saw Li Qianlan's eyes begging for help, and the unhappiness that had been in the past few days turned into a cloud of smoke in an instant, and he only gave her a reassuring look, there is him!
Li Qianlan followed Xiao Xizi to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"This Li Qianlan Aiqing should have heard of it too. She is the daughter of Prime Minister Li." Although Emperor Ying was unwilling to let Li Qianlan restore her identity, Empress Dowager Gao told him that Li Qianlan had to come out if she wanted to completely let the prince's party live in peace. Only on the surface of the water can the snake be led out of the hole.Although she knew that Empress Dowager Gao must have her plans, there was nothing wrong with her doing so.The reason why Li Qianlan was not taken out earlier was because she was still young and no one took her seriously.

Sure enough, Zheng Chenghao remembered Li Qianlan, but Li's eldest son supported the prince's party. In order to gain the support of the Gao family, Emperor Ying took the opportunity to remove Prime Minister Li and let Prime Minister Gao take his place.Why are you bringing this up again now?
"In the past ten years, I have often thought of Prime Minister Li. Although he must have been killed in the past, to be honest, it is a pity that Prime Minister Li died."

When Zheng Chenghao heard what Emperor Ying said, although he was sad because of his daughter's death, he also directed his thoughts to Prime Minister Li. He didn't have a close relationship with Prime Minister Li, but he was also a political friend who could talk to him. It is also considered a confrontation for the daughter to marry the current Emperor Ying, but there is only less communication between them, but no one hurts anyone.Zheng Chenghao had always respected Prime Minister Li.Hearing what Yingdi said now, he nodded in deep agreement.

"Although the men of the Li family cannot survive, I will take good care of Mrs. Li and the youngest daughter Qianlan. I think they will be able to figure this out. A few days ago, the Queen Mother met Li Qianlan and felt that this girl is intelligent and reasonable. Now, let her investigate and deal with the matter of the empress. The Li family should be grateful for such an honor. If Li Qianlan can understand what happened back then and won't provoke trouble, I want to return the Li family's innocence. How about your love?"

Zheng Chenghao was slightly surprised, this matter had a conflict with the Empress Dowager Gao, although Li Qianlan was taken in by the Empress Dowager, with the heart of the Empress Dowager Gao, she might not treat the descendants of the Li family very well, not to mention that there was a direct conflict between the Li family and the Gao family, and if they won If the Emperor really wanted to restore the Li family's innocence, then the only daughter of the Li family might survive.However, if he supports this matter, then he will be hostile to the Gao family, although the Li family has long since had no males...

With a lot of thoughts, Zheng Chenghao looked at Emperor Ying.Emperor Ying looked at him with an expression of discussing with his elders, a man can do something and not do something!That day, he felt that if the Li family did not collapse, there would be more troubles.Just let the Li family fall, and didn't say anything to help. Now the only daughter of the Li family is still alive, but she is in danger. If he doesn't take action, he will be sorry to Mr. Li.

"Sir, support the decision of the Holy Majesty!"

The door of the palace was not closed, and Li Qianlan could hear the conversation between the two clearly. When she thought that it was Empress Dowager Gao who killed Empress Zheng, her heart ached.She understood Zheng Chenghao's thoughts, so he never blamed this friend who had a gentleman's friendship with his father.Now hearing that he wants to protect her even if he sacrifices himself, I can't help feeling even more sad. If she also has the heart to die, she may not be able to spread the news that Empress Dowager Gao is going to kill Empress Zheng!

Li Qianlan felt ashamed and dared not see Zheng Chenghao, but the others didn't know what she was thinking, Xiao Xizi just took advantage of the gap between Emperor Ying and Zheng Chenghao to report.

Hearing Xiao Xizi say that Li Qianlan is here, Zheng Chenghao turned his head to look.I saw a pretty girl standing outside the hall.Her hair is as blue as a crow, her skin is like the first snow, her eyes are like autumn water, and her lips are slightly crimson.Although there is a little sadness between the brows, but it does not lose the innocence.Suddenly he thought of his dead daughter, who was so innocent 12 years ago with a hint of sadness.Although she didn't want to marry, she married Emperor Ying for the sake of her family.

Why didn't Su Xin understand that he was not a legitimate son, and he had no intention of being the head of the family.If you want to sacrifice, you are also sacrificing your son and granddaughter!He doesn't want any glory and wealth!No matter how good the glory and wealth are, it's not as good as when the daughter can go back to her mother's house to visit her!

Thinking about it, Zheng Chenghao's tears came down again, so he had to lower his head to wipe them away.

Li Qianlan knew that she couldn't hide, so she walked in with a guilty conscience, and after prostrating Long Live, she saluted Zheng Chenghao respectfully.He thought to himself: She is sorry for Mr. Zheng, and she will pay it back in the future!

Zheng Chenghao looked at Li Qianlan, thought of his daughter, and felt a new sense of love and affection.He just opened his mouth a few times, but couldn't speak. He hesitated for a moment and said: "Miss Li, I didn't help you that day. I didn't protect your Li family man Ding's life. Please forgive me."

With tears on her face, Li Qianlan looked at Zheng Chenghao's 20-year-old face compared to ten years ago, and said guiltily: "Master Zheng, don't say that. Before he died, Dad said, let Qianlan not hate you, especially you Zheng Chenghao. My lord, you are thinking about the old love, you have not ruined the Li family, let alone added trouble to the Li family, but you have given the Li family enough points. You have also done your best for the little brother."

Seeing Li Qianlan's sincerity, Zheng Chenghao nodded, "Since you don't blame the old man, you can recognize me as uncle."

Li Qianlan called out respectfully: "Uncle Zheng."

Zheng Chenghao nodded with tears in the corners of his eyes, "Okay, okay. The emperor's grace is mighty, and he intends to restore the Li family's innocence. Don't blame me for only recognizing each other now."

Of course Li Qianlan didn't blame him. Her youngest brother was only eight years old, so he was not on the execution list, but he was also sent to the Northwest to be a slave. But Qianlan later found out that her little brother was able to reach the Northwest safely because of Mr. Zheng. Credit, otherwise, an eight-year-old child would have died on the road.But he escaped the catastrophe on the road, but he did not escape the great plague seven years ago.How could Master Zheng be blamed for this?

On the contrary, it was her, who did not expect Empress Dowager Gao to strike so early, only three days later!Mother is not out of danger, and she can't get away!
Emperor Ying looked at Li Qianlan and Zheng Chenghao's intimacy, and made calculations in his heart.Li Qianlan was a pawn that Empress Dowager Gao planned to arrange beside her, and she couldn't refuse it.But what happens if the pawn is unstable?
"In a few days, after the queen's funeral is over, I will propose this matter. Zheng Aiqing and Qian Lan, you go to the side hall to catch up on the old days. Just to say, there is something suspicious about the queen's death."

The two thanked each other and went to the side hall, and talked about some household matters. Zheng Chenghao asked about Li Jiangshi, and Li Qianlan also took him over vaguely.Zheng Chenghao didn't expect that Li Qianlan would be targeted by Empress Dowager Gao, so he believed her words.

After sending Zheng Chenghao away, Li Qianlan sent him to the Queen's mourning hall.Although the emperor said to restore the Li family's innocence, there was nothing public about it. Therefore, it was inconvenient for them to publicize it. Although Zheng Chenghao wanted to bring Li Qianlan in, he held back.

As soon as Li Qianlan got away from Zheng Chenghao, she went to Dexuan Palace, thinking about how to reply.

As soon as she arrived at Dexuan Palace, Li Qianlan originally intended to go to see the Queen Mother after going back to see her mother, but the Queen Mother never gave her that chance. Before she arrived at Dexuan Palace, she was called to the main palace by the eunuch guarding the gate.

Those who should come will come, so Li Qianlan followed.

Lin Shanggong was serving the Empress Dowager's meal. Seeing Li Qianlan bowing down, she just said indifferently: "Get up."

Li Qianlan stood up and said "Thank you Queen Mother" respectfully before standing up.

Empress Dowager Gao saw that her attitude was courteous and her expression was the same, so she nodded almost imperceptibly.Cai said: "Both the emperor and Mr. Zheng mentioned it to you, they want to restore the Li family's innocence."

This is what Empress Dowager Gao told her a long time ago, and she also thought of it beforehand. What she said to Zheng Chenghao must not escape the eyes and ears of Empress Dowager Gao, so she was not surprised.He praised quietly: "The Empress Dowager speaks her mind, and what she said will naturally come true. Qian Lan has never doubted it at all."

Hearing Li Qianlan's words, Empress Dowager Gao smiled and said, "Qianlan is indeed a person who can speak well, even flattering words are pleasant to listen to."

Li Qianlan lowered her head, "What Qianlan said is the truth."

"That's all." Empress Dowager Gao smiled, getting rid of Empress Zheng and gaining real power in the Central Palace, she was naturally in a good mood. "Find out why the empress contracted dysentery. The empress of a country actually died of dysentery. You should give everyone an explanation."

Li Qianlan's heart sank, it was obviously Empress Dowager Gao who did it!But he didn't show the slightest bit on his face, he just responded with a look of embarrassment: "Yes."

Empress Dowager Gao could naturally see the embarrassment on her face, if she wasn't embarrassing, she wouldn't be at ease! "But because Mr. Zheng is kind to you, do you find it difficult?"

Li Qianlan hesitated for a moment, "My lord was kind to the Li family in the past, and today he is willing to sacrifice some interests to help Qianlan. Qianlan is afraid that he will fail the kindness of the Empress Dowager. She will seek personal affection and do unfair things. She cannot be fair. Doing business will pollute the sageness of the empress dowager."

To express my heart, I feel ashamed of the Zheng family, Empress Dowager Gao will not fail to see it.At this time, he made it clear that he secretly said that he would not betray Empress Dowager Gao, which greatly pleased Empress Dowager Gao.

(End of this chapter)