Chapter 1974 Sadness
The shadow guards outside the Song family have been withdrawn. The news of Cheng Zheng's murder shocked them. In the minds of many people, Cheng Zheng was almost a god-like existence. Now that this god has fallen, those who respected him People could not suppress the sadness in their hearts and wanted to know the truth.
Who killed Cheng Zheng?
The shadow guard who saw Cheng Zheng being killed in the heavy rain last night gave the answer.
Lu Yaoyao.
This name was floating in Song Hongao's heart. He had already arrived at the palace and asked to see Zhao Rao.
"Marquis Zhenguo, the emperor caught a cold last night, and because of the chief minister... he is alone in the bedroom now, no matter who he is," the palace man replied in a low voice.
"Where is the second princess?" Song Hongao asked.
The palace man said, "The second princess is guarding outside the Yangxin Hall."
Song Hongao nodded slightly, "Who escorted the emperor to Mr. Cheng yesterday?"
"It's Deputy Commander Ling." The palace man said. Just as he finished speaking, he saw Ling Jian striding towards him.
"Marquis of Zhenguo." Ling Jian looked heavy, with hatred deep in his eyes. When he saw Song Hongao, he saluted solemnly.
Song Hongao looked at him straightly, "Is it really the Yuan Kingdom's imperial concubine Lu Yaoyao who killed Cheng Zheng?"
"Yes, Lord Cheng and the emperor recognized her identity." Ling Jian said coldly, "She shot an arrow into your chest."
Hitting the most fatal spot, Cheng Zheng couldn't hold on even before the imperial doctor arrived.
"Master Cheng is so powerful in martial arts, how could he be shot by Lu Yaoyao with an arrow?" Song Hongao was confused. This was incredible. He still remembered Lu Yaoyao, but she didn't know how to do martial arts at all.
"Lu Yaoyao's martial arts is superior to Master Cheng." Ling Jian said.
Song Hongao immediately said, "No way! It can't be Lu Yaoyao."
Ling Jian narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at him, "Marquis Zhen Guo has seen her? Lu Yaoyao has already revealed her identity, and she even checked the emperor's pulse and said he was pregnant..."
"What?" Song Hongao was stunned. He naturally knew that Lu Yaoyao was skilled in medicine. Is it really her? But how could she possibly kill Cheng Zheng? When she was held hostage by the late emperor, she had no ability to resist at all.
"Marquis of Zhenguo, I have to take care of other things at the Shadow Guards. Please take my leave." Ling Jian glanced at him. Now they have no time to take care of other things. What they have to do now is to take care of Master Cheng's death. Protect the emperor's safety, and then find an opportunity to take revenge.
Song Hongao nodded lightly and went into the palace to find Zhao Xiang.
Zhao Xiang is outside the door of Yangxin Hall, and she is waiting for Zhao Rao here.
Since returning to the palace, Zhao Rao locked herself in the dormitory when she woke up and kept Cheng Zheng's body beside her. No matter how people outside tried to persuade her, she would not come out to see anyone.
"Second Princess." Song Hongao had arrived at the Yangxin Hall and was standing behind Zhao Xiang.
"Uncle, why are you here?" Zhao Xiang's eyebrows were filled with worry. When he saw Song Hongao appear in the palace, he remembered that no one would surround the Song family now.
Cheng Zheng was dead, and she felt as if Zhao Rao had died too.
"Your Majesty, she..." Song Hongao glanced at the closed door of the Yangxin Palace. He had already heard about it when he came in. Zhao Rao insisted on putting Cheng Zheng in the Yangxin Palace, and no one was there, not even the imperial doctor wanted to give it to her. Not even allowed to check for pulse.
"I refuse to come out." Zhao Xiang shook her head gently. She knew how much Cheng Zheng's death had affected Zhao Rao.
Song Hongao looked at Yangxin Palace in silence.
At this time, a palace man came over with his head lowered, "The third princess and the fourth princess are here, and there are other members of the clan..."
"Don't let them disturb the emperor at this time." Zhao Xiang frowned, knowing clearly that those people were not here to care about Zhao Rao.
Unfortunately, even with the imperial guards blocking them, Zhao Lan and the others still arrived at the gate of Yangxin Hall.
"Second sister, I heard that Marquis An Ning died, is it true?" Zhao Lan's eyes flickered. Her mother-in-law was killed by Cheng Zheng and Zhao Rao. She had lived in silence for so many years, and when she heard that Cheng Zheng was killed Death, I just feel relieved of my hatred and eager to know the truth.
"Eldest sister, we want to see Your Majesty." Zhao Xin said, wanting to cross Zhao Xiang to see Zhao Rao.
Zhao Xiang took a step forward and stood in front of them, "Your Majesty will not see anyone at this time. You should go back first. When Your Majesty has time to summon you, you can enter the palace again."
"Second sister, what do you mean by this?" Zhao Xin stared, "Now is the time when eldest sister needs us, how can we just sit back and ignore her at home?"
"That's right, who killed An Ninghou? Why is there no movement at all in the capital city? Why don't you quickly ask the Shadow Guards to catch the murderer? This will definitely kill the Nine Clans!" The Fourth Prince Consort shouted.
Ling Jian came with dozens of Imperial Guards in a mighty manner and guarded the Yangxin Palace. He looked at Zhao Xin and the Fourth Prince Consort with sharp eyes, "The Yangxin Palace is the emperor's resting place. No one is allowed to make noise here!"
They recognized that Ling Jian was Cheng Zheng's former confidant. Cheng Zheng was dead, and the imperial guards in the palace should now obey his orders.
"We just want to see the emperor." Zhao Xin said angrily.
"The Emperor has not summoned you, do you want to force your way into the Yangxin Palace?" Ling Jian asked.
Zhao Lan pointed at Zhao Xin and Song Hongao, "Then why are they here?"
"The emperor summoned me to the palace yesterday, Zhao Lan, do you have any objections?" Zhao Xiang looked at Zhao Lan coldly. Even if Cheng Zheng died, she couldn't let these people take this opportunity to cause trouble.
They must stabilize the government!
When Song Hong'ao was the late emperor, he was already the most trusted commander of the Royal Forest Army. Although he later resigned and stayed at home, Zhao Rao was still very polite to him, and everyone else did not dare to say anything about his presence here.
Zhao Lan and others were forcibly sent out of the palace.
"Vice Commander Ling, please ask General Huo to mobilize five thousand elite troops from the West Camp to guard the nine gates of the palace and blockade the royal capital." Song Hongao sighed in his heart. For the sake of the late emperor, even if he had resigned, he could not stand idly by this time. .
If we are not careful this time, it will be a matter of national destiny.
Zhao Xiang glanced at Song Hongao in surprise and smiled slightly.
"Okay." Ling Jian hesitated and felt that Song Hongao's proposal was indeed feasible.
Song Hongao walked up the steps slowly.
"Uncle, what are you going to do?" Zhao Xiang asked hurriedly.
"Talk to the emperor." Song Hongao said.
Zhao Xiang frowned, "The Emperor doesn't see anyone."
"As an emperor, her grief should be stopped in moderation. Now is not the time for her to hide and mourn." Song Hongao said coldly. He had already arrived at the gate and opened the door of the Yangxin Hall without hesitation.
"..." It was too late for Zhao Xiang to stop him.
The others were completely stunned and waited until Song Hongao entered the Yangxin Hall before they thought of stopping him.
What does Song Hongao want to do? Did he think the emperor really didn't dare to kill him?
Zhao Xiang whispered, "I hope he can really persuade eldest sister."