1342. Chapter 1342 Warning

The news that Lu Shuang'er was kidnapped by Ye Zhen soon reached Zhao Yong's ears, and the person who told the story was the eldest princess Zhao Rao.

"Father, what on earth is going on? Does the imperial concubine of the Yuan Kingdom want to antagonize our Qi Kingdom before she has even sat down on the throne?" Zhao Rao frowned. She saw Lu Lu with her own eyes at the temple fair today. Yaoyao took Lu Shuang'er away. She originally wanted to step forward to stop her, but was stopped by Cheng Zheng. She also said that she had to tell her father about this matter first, and she could not act rashly by herself. Lu Yao Yao is a smart man and there is no way he would kidnap Lu Shuang'er at this time for no reason.

So she came to ask her father.

Zhao Yong glanced at his daughter, then turned his eyes to Cheng Zheng, who nodded lightly towards him.

"I will go into the palace to ask Concubine Tian about this matter tomorrow." Zhao Yong said calmly, "Don't get involved in this matter."

"Father..." Zhao Rao looked at him without knowing why. He was not surprised at all when he heard this. It was as if he had known that this would happen. Although Lu Shuang'er was a very sinister and despicable person, after all, he was the leader of Qi State. The noble concubine, if she is really captured by Lu Yaoyao, it will be the father who is embarrassed.

Zhao Yong said, "Lu Shuang'er is Lu Yaoyao's cousin. Even if there is any grudge between them, it is their business. I will go find out tomorrow."

Since her father said so, she seemed to have nothing to say.

"Then daughter is going back first." Zhao Rao bowed, lowered his head and retreated.

Only Zhao Yong and Cheng Zheng were left in the room.

"Your Majesty, Lu Shuang'er was discovered today following Mo Rongzhan." Cheng Zheng actually didn't know very well what Zhao Yong wanted to do, but he knew that if Zhao Rao and Lu Shuang'er both came to the capital city, Zhao Yong would definitely not only It was as simple as wanting to participate in the founding ceremony of the Yuan Kingdom.

Zhao Yong glanced at Cheng Zheng, "I just asked Rao'er to come, why are you following me?"

"I'm curious and want to know what Concubine Tian looks like." Cheng Zheng said without changing his expression.

"Really?" Zhao Yong raised his eyebrows, "I thought you only loved fighting in your life and never even touched a woman."

Cheng Zheng glanced at Zhao Yong expressionlessly, "Your Majesty, I don't need too many women, one is enough."

Zhao Yong looked at him deeply, "You seem to be spending a lot of time with Rao'er recently. I thought you wouldn't want to get too close to my children."

"I really don't want to." Cheng Zheng said lightly, "In a few years, when Qi State no longer needs me, I will go back to farm the fields and will no longer live in the imperial capital."

In the past two years, Zhao Yong has not allowed him to lead troops on the border. He knew very well that he did not want him to have military power, and was worried that he would be self-reliant with troops and threaten the future prince.

Cheng Zheng was still confused a year ago. In his opinion, Zhao Yong was not the kind of person who was suspicious of ministers, otherwise he would not have been so reassured that he was at the border for so many years. At first, he thought someone was secretly slandering him, but later It was found that this was not the case. There was something wrong with Zhao Yong.

Zhao Yong has always been trustworthy in employing people, so it is no accident that he suddenly behaves like this. There is no suspicious person around him, that is... he is planning to establish a heir apparent.

Suppressing Cheng Zheng and leaving Cheng Zheng's reward to the new emperor was to ask Cheng Zheng to thank the new emperor.

Rumors in the imperial capital have not stopped. The emperor is ill. He has aged very quickly in the past two years. Sometimes, when he goes to court in the morning, there will be a look of pain on his face. Therefore, although everyone does not say it explicitly, they all know that the emperor is ill. .

"Do you want to disarm and return home?" Zhao Yong seemed to be smiling but not smiling.

"If the emperor doesn't need ministers..." Cheng Zheng said.

Zhao Yong interrupted him, "I don't need it, there will always be someone who needs it. I want to give Lu Shuang'er to Lu Yaoyao. The rumors in the imperial capital are correct. I am sick and not serious. What are my two sons like?" People, you know very well that I cannot die before I have arranged my funeral. Even Duanmu Xiu cannot cure my illness in this world. I can only find Lu Yaoyao. Since Lu Yaoyao wants Lu Shuang'er , I’ll just give it to her.”

Cheng Zheng looked at him in surprise, probably not expecting Zhao Yong to tell him about his illness so frankly, "Your Majesty, I didn't hear anything."

"Hmph." Zhao Yong knew that Cheng Zheng didn't want to get involved in the affairs between the two princes, but now that he was close to Zhao Rao, even if he didn't want to interfere in some things, others wouldn't think so.

"I know you are not Rao'er's biological uncle." Zhao Yong said lightly, "But others don't think so. You don't have such a deep sibling relationship with Zhao Rao and her mother. If you want to help Rao'er, you must first Think it through."

Cheng Zheng's dark eyes sank slightly, "Even so, it will not affect my ability to take care of Rao'er."

Zhao Yong said coldly, "Then who do you think is suitable to be Rao'er's consort?"

"..." Cheng Zheng looked at Zhao Yong expressionlessly. He didn't think anyone in the imperial capital was worthy of Zhao Rao.

"I'm warning you, while I'm alive, you must not go beyond your duty." Zhao Yong stared at Cheng Zheng coldly.

Cheng Zheng looked at him and said, "I remember the emperor's words."

"Go down, don't let Rao'er be too conspicuous in the capital city, let her see more of what kind of person Lu Yaoyao is, and don't let her get involved in Lu Shuang'er's affairs." Zhao Yong waved his hand, and Naoren was already shaking. It hurt, and he knew he was about to get sick.

Cheng Zheng bowed slightly, bowed his head and retreated.

Outside the door, he saw Zhao Rao who was still waiting for him. The ice in Cheng Zheng's eyes gradually melted. Although he couldn't see much change, his whole person's cold and stern demeanor was different. "What are you still doing here?"

As soon as Zhao Rao saw him, he immediately came over and said, "Uncle, what did the emperor tell you? He...he couldn't be having wild dreams about Concubine Tian, ​​right?"

What nonsense is this? Cheng Zheng held Zhao Rao's arm and walked further away, "The Emperor is not as greedy as you think."

"You are not selective about food. It's not like you haven't seen what Lu Yaoyao looks like. How many men in the world are fascinated by her. The Emperor of Jin State neglected the entire harem for her, not to mention that there are so many people around her now. , you know best what kind of person my father is, maybe... that's really what happened." Zhao Rao frowned and said, she didn't care much about Zhao Yong's romantic nature, anyway, a daughter can't It’s a lot to say, but now that woman is Lu Yaoyao, it’s different.

"Even if the emperor has that intention, now is not the time." Cheng Zheng did not tell Zhao Rao that Zhao Yong was seeking treatment.

Zhao Rao looked at him suspiciously, "Uncle, you also saw Lu Yaoyao today. What do you think of her?"

She felt that Lu Yaoyao was not human at all, and she was worried that even her uncle was fascinated by him.

"Don't think too much." Although Lu Yaoyao is beautiful, not every man will fall for her.