Zhang Yanling entered the palace at noon. At that time, Zhu Youtang, who had just gone to court, was licking his wounds alone in the Qianqing Palace. Alone and sad, he ordered not to let anyone disturb her. While the Kunning Palace was filled with excitement A festive and victorious atmosphere.

Empress Zhang specially wore a brocade robe with bright colors. She swept away the decadent, resentful and haggard look she had seen before, and became radiant. Seeing Zhang Yanling coming, Empress Zhang couldn't restrain her joy, and took her brother's hand. When I got into the room, I couldn't wait to tell Zhang Yanling what happened last night.

Zhang Yanling quietly listened to Empress Zhang telling herself what happened last night in a tone of uncontrollable joy. She hardly showed any emotional fluctuations from beginning to end. Because before that, Zhang Yanling had already anticipated what the ending would be.

Of course, the only difference is that Zhang Yanling originally thought that little Jasmine would die in the hands of the Queen. But it turned out that the Queen Mother Zhou killed her herself. This was of course much better than the Queen herself. The Queen Mother Zhou got rid of Little Jasmine, One is to show attitude, and the other is to prevent little Jasmine from telling more secrets. Since this little Jasmine is a prostitute, and the three Zhou family father and son are not good people, I am afraid that there is something dirty between them. The old queen naturally He refused to let her speak.

Although, for this woman named Xiao Moli, this was a disaster in her life. The moment she was selected by the Zhou family, she was destined to die without a burial place. Zhang Yanling felt a little sad about this. After all, That's just a poor woman. But since she participated in this conspiracy, she must die. Zhang Yanling doesn't have the mentality of the White Lotus Virgin.

In this world, everything has a cause and effect, and you may feel sad, but Zhang Yanling will never doubt his decision because of this. Tiger, wolf, leopard, sheep and grass, he must be a beast at the top of the food chain, and he must not be a lamb to be slaughtered by others.

"Brother, why don't you seem unhappy? In addition to the little bitch, the old bitch and the Zhou family will also be like pugs with their tails between their legs from now on. Their handle is in our hands, we can torture them however we want. Why torture them? Isn't this a happy thing? Why are you unhappy?" Seeing Zhang Yanling acting too calmly, Queen Zhang asked in surprise.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "There is nothing to be happy about. In fact, the Zhou family was just used. The people behind it are the real enemies. Second sister, please don't forget this. Moreover, there are actually many loopholes and sequelae in this matter. , what will happen next is unknown. We still need to be cautious."

Queen Zhang frowned and said: "Loopholes and sequelae?"

Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Yes. Second sister, do you really think that this matter can be kept secret forever? It happened so suddenly that the emperor cannot think about it carefully now. When the emperor comes to his senses, he will definitely notice that this matter is strange. If he When suspicion arises, the first object of suspicion for the emperor must be the second sister. Moreover, the second sister did not do it carefully last night. The eunuchs and maids knew a lot about the second sister's big fanfare of leading people to investigate the crime. In this world, There is no wall that is airtight.”

Queen Zhang was horrified and said: "Oh, yes. How can this be good?"

Zhang Yanling waved her hands and said: "Don't worry too much. Considering the emperor's character, even if he knew, he wouldn't do anything to the queen. At most, she would just be alienated. In fact, it's a good thing that the emperor knows. The second sister can be honest with him about this matter." .If the emperor knew the identity of the woman and the purpose of the Zhou family, he would thank the second sister for preserving his reputation. But the alienation in his heart is probably inevitable."

Empress Zhang sneered: "He is alienating me? I am still angry with him. Seventeen years of relationship between husband and wife is nothing compared to the seduction of a vixen. Has he considered my feelings?"

Zhang Yanling waved her hand and said: "Second sister, don't get into trouble. He is the emperor and he has this right. Besides, this is a well-designed trap, and the emperor is the one who fell into the trap. You also said that the Zhou family will choose which woman." She was using her charming ways. I even suspected that the woman had tricked the emperor into something like that. Otherwise, how could the emperor be so crazy? If the second sister couldn't let go because of this, wouldn't it mean that she would never be able to reconcile as before? Even so. You have to endure it."

Empress Zhang sighed and said: "Well, I'm just talking in front of you. Can I really be angry with the emperor? We have been married for seventeen years, Zhao'er has grown so old, and he is also very good to me. , the Zhang family is also kind to me. How can I still be ungrateful?"

Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "That's right. Second sister, think more about the benefits of the emperor, and you can feel relieved. There are some things that I, a younger brother, can't say easily. But I still want to give second sister some advice, especially At this time, the second sister cannot irritate the emperor. The second sister is wearing such fancy clothes today, dressed up so beautifully, and her happiness can be seen at a glance. This is wrong. The emperor only needs to see the second sister dressed like this He immediately became suspicious. The second sister should behave as usual and there is no need to deliberately comfort him. However, the exchange of greetings between husband and wife should be the same as usual, so that the emperor can feel comforted and return to the previous situation. "

Empress Zhang nodded slightly and sighed softly: "I didn't expect that my younger brother is so considerate, and my sister is not as good as you. You are right. I am indeed a little carried away."

Zhang Yanling said: "I am a man, and I just think about this matter from a man's perspective. Whether it is right or not, it is best for the second sister to decide for herself. In short, even if the emperor's attitude does not return to the past, the second sister should not be angry. I can only endure the gaffe. After all, once two years have passed, nothing will matter anymore."

Empress Zhang asked doubtfully: "Why does it not matter after two years? Little brother, why can't I understand what you are saying?"

Zhang Yanling was shocked and made a mistake. Of course he could not tell Empress Zhang that according to the course of history, her husband would only have less than two years left to live. So he smiled and excused himself: "I just estimate that in one or two years at most, the emperor will Figured out."

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Days pass by, the cold winter passes quickly, and the footsteps of spring can be clearly heard. After mid-February, the weather warms up, everything revives, and the city scenery changes from gray to vivid.

Green soon appeared among the city walls and markets. The spring water thawed and the rivers became smooth. Ships from far away could finally arrive at Tongzhou Wharf, and then transported goods from various places to the capital through land routes and small rivers in the Yongding River system.

After being dormant for a whole winter, there was a huge shortage of various commodities in the capital, and purchases and sales had reached a peak period. The markets in the major city gates were packed and extremely busy.

The rising temperature has healed the damage caused by winter to the city, and has also warmed some injured and cold hearts. After nearly half a month of isolation and sadness, one morning at the end of February, Queen Zhang opened her eyes in bed. At that time, I saw Zhu Youtang, who had arrived at an unknown time, sitting on the edge of the bed and looking at himself in deep thought.

"Your Majesty!" Empress Zhang quickly got up and knelt on the bedside, kowtowing and saluting: "I didn't know that Your Majesty was coming, but I was not able to welcome you from afar. Please forgive me for my sin."

Zhu Youtang smiled, and there seemed to be a trace of guilt in his smile.

"The queen is awake? I came here to see you before I go to court. You don't have to get up, don't catch a cold. I'll come back to talk to you later after going to court." Zhu Youtang said with a smile.

"Okay, okay. I'm waiting for the emperor. At noon, I'll make the emperor's favorite foie gras soup." Empress Zhang's voice trembled with excitement. Even though there were many complaints in her heart during this period, when Zhu Youtang stood in front of her

When she was in front of him, Empress Zhang instantly forgave everything.

"Okay, it's a deal. I haven't had the foie gras soup made by the Queen for a long time." Zhu Youtang smiled, lifted Queen Zhang up and put her on the bed, covered her with a quilt, and then left.

Queen Zhang sat on the bed in a daze for a long time, then jumped out of bed and loudly ordered the palace maids to come and dress and wash. She decided to go to the imperial kitchen to kill the goose in person, get fresh foie gras, and cook it carefully for the emperor.

A can of foie gras soup to celebrate that the emperor finally returned to his side.
Chapter completed!