Behind, Empress Dowager Quan watched a royal relative following Zhao Dongting to the hall, and his eyes showed resentment.

Although there were only a few royal relatives who followed Zhao Dongting, this was undoubtedly a deep stimulation for her.

Her Xian'er is dead!

Why didn’t these people think of justice for her?

After arriving in the hall, Zhao Dongting did not seem very enthusiastic. He treated these royal relatives who suffered a lot on the Mongolian Plateau, but only had a few polite words of care.

The atmosphere of the banquet is naturally not very lively.

But the more this happens, the more these royal relatives gradually become respectful to him.

The more arrogant Zhao Dongting appears, the more confident these people feel that he is. And these people actually don’t care about Zhao Dongting’s attitude towards them at all.

They just want to be able to stand in the right team.

In short, no matter what, it is difficult for the throne to fall on them.

After suffering these years on the Mongolian Plateau, they only hope to continue to be supported by the court and spend their lives happily.

Years of tragic experience have caused great changes in the mood of many people.

After the banquet ended, Zhao Dongting asked someone to remove the food and drinks and asked, "Do you have any plans to continue to be an official in the court?"

Through this banquet, he probably got to know all the people present.

They are just some relatives of the foreigners or royal relatives who were in power at the time. In terms of their blood relationship with Zhao Dongting, they cannot be considered a true royal family.

Because the mentally retarded emperor Zhao Feng was adopted by him, he was not considered a legitimate brother from his previous brothers. So there was actually not even a prince among these people.

After hearing Zhao Dongting's words, only two people expressed their intention to serve the court.

Zhao Dongting did not disappoint them, nor did he overjoy them. Neither of these two people was able to regain their posts. Although their official titles were not low, their real power was very small.

The rest of the people are just given the title of royal relatives. They probably will never hold authority again in this life.

This is all their own request. Zhao Dongting felt that he had done his best and righteousness, so these people should not have any complaints.

After everyone left, Zhao Dongting followed Concubine Yang Shu, Le Chan and his girls to the harem.

It is necessary to pay tribute to Empress Dowager Xie.

He can be a little arrogant, but if he doesn't even go to pay his respects, it will cause rumors in the court. At that time, the assassination of Zhao Xian will only make a bigger deal.

As expected, the news of Zhao Xian's assassination had spread at this time.

Along the way, Concubine Yang seemed a little worried.

She was familiar with Zhao Dongting's temperament and also knew the strength of Empress Dowager Xie. It was vaguely expected that there would be a confrontation between the two.

After all, Zhao Dongting looks quite young now, and Empress Dowager Xie may not be willing to be a idle Empress Dowager.

Didn’t she accidentally indulge in power?

Go to Xiangqing Palace.

This palace was specially prepared by Zhao Dongting after he learned that Empress Dowager Xie and others were about to return to the court.

He did a very thoughtful job on the surface.

There are already guards guarding outside.

Zhao Dongting and his group stopped at the palace gate. Zhao Dongting said, "Go in and tell the Empress Dowager that I and the Empress Dowager come to pay their respects."

The imperial guards received the order and hurriedly ran towards Xiangqing Palace.

Zhao Dongting suddenly felt a little funny, and didn't know if Empress Dowager Xie would see him.

It's best not to see.

If he didn't see him, he would still be his Emperor of Song. And Empress Dowager Xie would do whatever he did in this harem.

But the guards ran out quickly and said, "Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, please come in."

Zhao Dongting looked at Concubine Yang and took the lead in entering Xiangqing Palace.

When we arrived at the main hall of the palace, Empress Dowager Xie had already changed into formal clothes.

Looking at her now, she had a completely different taste from before. People rely on clothes, Buddha rely on gold, and Empress Dowager Xie, who was wearing the costumes of the Empress Dowager, added a bit of majesty to her face.

After all, he was a woman who once controlled the Song Dynasty.

Empress Dowager Quan had already changed into formal clothes and sat next to Empress Dowager Xie.

She naturally recognized Empress Dowager Xie's thigh. Because she understood that no matter how much she disturbed her, she would not be able to make any noise without Empress Dowager Xie's support.

"The Empress Dowager is lucky."

Zhao Dongting, Yang Shufei and others saluted Empress Dowager Xie.

"sit."

Empress Dowager Xie just said this word. Then, the hall suddenly became quiet.

The rest of the royal relatives were unable to enter the harem and had been arranged to the mansion outside the palace.

Zhao Dongting looked at Empress Dowager Quan with his eyes that showed viciousness, but he just sneered in his heart and remained silent on his face.

This woman is probably already blinded by hatred.

At this moment, an eunuch hurriedly ran in outside the door and reported, "The Empress Dowager, the State Council Order Lord Lu and the Supervision Order Lord Zhang are looking for a visit outside."

"Prince."

Empress Dowager Xie answered very readily this time.

This made Zhao Dongting stunned and then chuckled.

Is this a demonstration to myself just as soon as I entered the palace?

But he wanted to see how Lu Xiufu and others would choose.

He had already greeted Lu Xiufu and others before. If Lu Xiufu and others still chose to support Empress Dowager Xie in such a situation, then he would have to bear the pain of giving up.

What this Song Dynasty needed was not a foolish and loyal minister. Zhao Dongting really didn't like those pedantic people who always talked about the laws of his ancestors.

Anyway, Zhao Xian is dead, so he can only continue to do the throne. Even if Empress Dowager Xie gets the support of Lu Xiufu and others, it is just a matter of the size of the waves that have emerged.

Zhao Dongting was never afraid, but he was not willing to go through a lot of effort to fight for power and power for this, because that would be detrimental to the Song Dynasty.

Soon, Lu Xiufu and others walked into the hall and saluted Empress Dowager Xie, Zhao Dongting and others in turn.

Chen Wenlong, who had requested to retire before, has arrived.

As soon as he gave the ceremony, the old minister's eyes turned red. He seemed particularly excited to see Empress Dowager Xie sitting here.

"Give a seat."

Empress Dowager Xie asked someone to give sauts to Lu Xiufu and others.

Then, tears suddenly burst out from his eyes, "You should have known about Emperor Gong's assassination?"

Zhao Dongting was a little confused.

Are these royal relatives and ministers of the Song Dynasty all playwrights?

And the few tears of Empress Dowager Xie really touched Lu Xiufu and others.

After all, Zhao Xian was the former Emperor of the Song Dynasty. These old ministers could not remain indifferent to his death.

Lu Xiufu stood up and bowed, "The Empress Dowager's Day..."

Empress Dowager Xie looked at Zhao Dongting and said, "What do you have to say about this?"

Her name is Zha'er, not the Emperor.

Zhao Dongting raised his eyes and said, "I have sent Lord Tiexin to Xinyang to investigate. In a while, I will give the deceased Emperor Gong an explanation."

Queen Mother Quan seemed to go crazy suddenly, "Xian'er was the one you sent to assassinate, what else can you find?"

She looked sad, "Wang Wenfu is your person. The result of his investigation is that it is not what you want?"

"snort!"

Zhao Dongting changed color and suddenly stood up, "Please be careful with Empress Dowager Quan."

His sudden anger made Empress Dowager Xie a little stunned.

Zhao Dongting stared at Empress Dowager Quan, "I know what you are thinking. Do you think I am worried that Emperor Gong will compete with me for the throne when he comes back, so I sent someone to kill him? Humph, the Song Dynasty was forced to linger overseas and almost at a loss. It was me who saved the Song Dynasty at the time of collapse. On the subject of essays and martial ethics, where can Emperor Gong be as good as me? You really underestimated me. I am not worried that Emperor Gong can take the throne back from me. This throne was not robbed by me. I am worthy of my ancestors, the country, and the people! You can ask the civil and military officials of the Song Dynasty, who is more suitable for the command of the Song Dynasty?"

Some words were loud and loud.

Everyone in the hall was stunned.

Perhaps no one expected that Zhao Dongting's attitude would be so tough.

Even though the Empress Dowager, who was just now, seemed to be desperate, just stared at Zhao Dongting blankly for a moment.

After waiting for more than ten seconds, she said, "Now Xian'er is dead, of course you can say that."

Concubine Yang gently pulled Zhao Dongting's hem.

Zhao Dongting narrowed his eyes slightly and said something shocking, "If Emperor Gong had the ability, the Song Dynasty would not have bowed to the Yuan Dynasty at the beginning!"

After the words came to an end, the hall changed again.

Empress Dowager Xie's face instantly turned blue and purple, and she almost turned her back.

When she surrendered, she was in charge of the affairs behind the curtain! Zhao Dongting's words clearly meant that Zhao Xian was incompetent, but in fact, she was saying that she thanked Daoqing for being incompetent.
Chapter completed!