The New Year has passed and the New Year has entered.

There was no festive atmosphere in Chang'an City, and it seemed to be shrouded in gloom.

It was still dark, so the city gates were locked; the imperial city was even more heavily guarded, giving off a murderous atmosphere.

Cao Rui nestled in her mother's arms.

But it's not his biological mother Zhen Mi, but his adopted mother.

It is now the seventh year of Taiping, which is 220 AD. In the original history, Cao Cao died in this year. But now, Cao Cao has no body left and is stationed in Jiming Mountain forever to protect the country of Wei.

But the wheel of history will still take the life of an emperor this year.

That’s Cao Zhang!

Cao Rui is fifteen years old this year.

Seven years of royal life have made him unusually mature than his peers.

In Zichen Pavilion, the lights were dim.

Mrs. Bian cried bitterly and almost fainted as she lay on the couch. There was a man lying on the couch... He was wearing an emperor's crown and looked peaceful, as if he was asleep. He was Cao Zhang! The one Cao Rui called

He is the emperor of his father. But at this moment, Cao Zhang is motionless and no longer as powerful as before.

"Your Majesty, why did you just leave like this?"

Mrs. Bian cried out sadly, her clothes soaked with tears.

This is a miserable woman who was born into a prostitute and married Cao Cao. She first lost her beloved son Cao Pi, then her husband Cao Cao, and now she lost her beloved son again. Mrs. Bian could no longer bear these successive blows. The white-haired man gave the black-haired man a gift

She has endured the pain once. But now, she has to endure it again...

Zhen Zhaoyi also cried bitterly!

She was in love with Cao Zhang, and Cao Zhang had planned to make her his queen, but he didn't want to have to suffer from illness.

Cao Rui, on the other hand, stared at Cao Zhang with a pair of big black eyes.

Outside Zichen Pavilion, Wu Yan stood with a spear in his hand, his eyes wide open.

Wu Yan, who is only nineteen years old, is already over eight feet tall, has a strong back and a strong waist, and has a majestic appearance.

I grew up with Cao Rui since childhood.

Now Wu Yan has become a guard of the imperial city, specializing in protecting Cao Rui.

He is born with supernatural powers and has excellent martial arts skills. Among the imperial guards, he is known as the "Tiger" and is unbeatable.

Wu Yan knew that at this moment, he needed to be extremely energetic.

"Queen Mother, please stop your mourning.

It will be difficult to conceal His Majesty's death...it will be revealed to the world tomorrow at the court meeting. If this happens, you and I will be in danger."

Zhen Zhaoyi comforted her softly, finally getting Mrs. Bian to calm down.

After Cao Zhang fell ill, the Cao family members began to make moves again. Needless to say, Cao Chong, he colluded with Cao Biao, Cao Ju, and Cao Yu to form a faction; even Cao Zhang's biological brother Cao Zhi did not care.

Cao Cao and his Tianxian number hurriedly returned to Chang'an to stir up trouble...

Facing the throne, no matter how close the brothers are, they will turn against each other.

Mrs. Bian really didn't know what to do.

Cao Cao said before his death: Zijian cannot be put to great use, and Cangshu is too cool.

If Zi Jian succeeds to the throne, the country will be in danger; if Cang Shu succeeds to the throne, it will be difficult for all the sons to be born... Only Zi Wen can bear the heavy responsibility.

It's a pity that the world was unified, but only two years later, Cao Zhang left!

If Cao Zhang had an heir, that would be fine...

Unfortunately, he had three daughters, but no male. The only male adopted from Cao Peng was Cao Rui.

Originally, according to Mrs. Bian's idea, Cao Zhang was not old and would have a son sooner or later.

Unexpectedly, Jiangdong's poisonous arrow made him fall down immediately. Although he met many women after returning to Chang'an, there was no result. This made Mrs. Bian feel very embarrassed.

Let Cao Zhi succeed?

But Cao Cao said that he was of no use.

Mrs. Bian also knew her son very well.

When it comes to reciting poems and poems, Cao Zhi is unparalleled in talent and learning; but when it comes to governing the world, Cao Zhi is too idealistic and far less down-to-earth than Cao Zhang. Let alone Cao Chong! If he succeeds to the throne, I am afraid that few of them will have a good death.

.And the only legal successor, Cao Rui, happened to be adopted.

This made Mrs. Bian hesitate.

However, the news of Cao Zhang's death cannot be concealed.

The successor must be selected as soon as possible. The country cannot live without this king for a day! If it remains vacant for a long time, it will inevitably cause turmoil. Mrs. Bian couldn't help but glance at Cao Rui in Zhen Zhaoyi's arms.

But Cao Rui had tears in his eyes and a look of sadness on his face.

How to choose this?

"King Lingwu, where are you now?"

Zhen Zhaoyi was stunned for a moment and said softly: "It has been three months since Yueban... It stands to reason that we have already met King Lingwu. However, it is said that King Lingwu's northern expedition has expanded the territory thousands of miles away. It is said that it is in the North Sea.

…I remember that Your Majesty named the North Sea the Sea of ​​Blessings, but it was actually very far away.”

"Can he... be able to come back?"

Zhen Zhaoyi looked at Cao Rui in her arms and winked at Mrs. Bian.

"Yuan Zhong, stay here with your father... Mother has asked Bolong and Zhonglong to come, and they will probably come over in a while."

Bolong is Cao Yang.

As for Zhonglong, Cao Yun, the son of Bu Luan, is sixteen years old this year, one year older than Cao Rui. Last year, he served as the Sima of the side gate of the imperial city. Cao Rui has a good relationship with Cao Yang and Cao Yun, and there is also the city

Gate Sima Jiang Wei is also very friendly. In addition, Cao Rui is close to Fu Qian, who is fourteen years old, Chang'an Ling Deng Ai, who is twenty years old, and City Gate Sima Deng Quan, who is ten years old.

Four years old...

Of course, there is also Wu Yan who is guarding outside the hall at the moment.

Cao Rui nodded, silently walked to the edge of the dragon couch and sat down. He stretched out his little hand and tucked the bright yellow silk mattress on Cao Zhang's body...

Zhen Zhaoyi and Mrs. Bian saw this and couldn't help but nodded lightly.

"Yesterday, Governor Li Lian reported that King Lingwu had arrived in Kucha ten days ago, and it is estimated that it will take at least ten days to return to Chang'an.

The problem is that neither the Marquis of Linzi nor the Marquis of Ye will give us this time.

The Queen Mother must be prepared early. Otherwise, tomorrow morning, when Your Majesty... there will be chaos in the court."

"this……"

Mrs. Bian, hesitant.

After a while, she whispered: "Yuan Zhong, is it appropriate?"

Zhen Zhaoyi bit her lip, "If Yuan Zhong ascends the throne, you and I still have a way to live; if Cang Shu ascends the throne, I'm afraid the people in Anle Palace will not make things easier for you and me. However, it will be difficult for Yuan Zhong to ascend the throne."

Mrs. Bian was silent.

The night was dark, and suddenly it started to rain lightly.

Mrs. Bian shuddered, suddenly made up her mind, gritted her teeth and said: "No matter what, we must wait until King Lingwu returns."

"That's right!"

Zhen Zhaoyi secretly let out a sigh of relief.

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As Zhen Zhaoyi guessed, the news of Cao Zhang's death could not be concealed.

The next day, as the bronze bells in the imperial city rang, the news of Cao Zhang's death was also announced. For a time, Chang'an was in chaos.

Fortunately, Xun Yu, Guo Jia and others were still there and quickly stabilized the situation.

Immediately, Cao Zhang's funeral was discussed and a mourning hall was set up in the imperial city.

If Cao Zhang dies, who will take over the throne?

Cao Zhang had no children, only one adopted son... And how could the Cao family members watch Cao Rui ascend to the throne?

So that day, Cao Zhi raised questions at the court meeting.

Maybe if he wanted to come, Mrs. Bian would definitely push him out. But with Cao Cao's words, Mrs. Bian would never agree.

"Now that His Majesty has passed away, the country cannot live without him for a day.

The late emperor once issued an edict that the Marquis of Linzi should be a free and happy Marquis... Could it be that the Marquis of Linzi has forgotten it? I believe that the Marquis of Ye is twenty-four years old, which is when he is full of energy. Besides, he is your Majesty's brother.

It is just right for him to take over the throne. I wonder, my lords, what do you think of my recommendation?"

Before Mrs. Huan finished speaking, Cao Biao jumped out.

"It is most suitable for the fifth emperor brother to take over the throne... I also agree, who is against it?"

This Cao Biao was born tall and tall, and his appearance was quite similar to that of Cao Cao.

A pair of narrow eyes, a dark complexion, and a strong murderous aura.

All civil and military officials in the dynasty remained silent.
To be continued...