Chapter 470 Emperor Zhao's Thoughts

Beijing, Su Mansion.

A figure hurriedly stepped into the yard, came to the door of a room, and knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

An old voice came from the room.

The figure stepped into the room and bowed: "Prime Minister Su!"

In the slightly dim room, Su Jianan was leaning on the bed, looking down at a military book.

He raised his head slightly and glanced at the visitor: "What's the matter?"

"Prime Minister Su, something big happened outside the city!"

The visitor's voice was low.

"Your Highness, he mobilized the death squads and guards in the mansion to leave the East Palace... Outside the city, the movement track of His Highness's personal army also appeared."

"Your Highness, I'm afraid there will be a big move!"

The visitor's tone was slightly worried: "Prime Minister Su, should this matter be reported to His Majesty?"

Su Jianan was not in a hurry. He listened to the visitor's report quietly, and his expression did not change much. He glanced at the visitor and shook his head: "Not for the time being."

The visitor showed a trace of astonishment on his face, as if he did not understand Su Xiang's plan: "Su Xiang..."

"I have my own plan!"

Su Jianan said calmly.

"Yes!"

Seeing Su Xiang's expression, the visitor's heart trembled.

Su Xiang must know some inside information, otherwise he would not be so calm. Thinking of this, the visitor was relieved.

"Then your highness..."

He asked again.

Su Jianan narrowed his eyes slightly, "Have you found out what your highness has gathered so many people for?"

"This..."

The visitor hesitated for a moment and shook his head: "I don't know yet."

"Go check!"

Su Jianan said calmly, and then he seemed to think of something, "What day is today?"

Before the visitor answered, Su Jianan's expression froze slightly: "Where is the eldest princess?"

The visitor said in a deep voice: "Today is the anniversary of the death of the former queen. The princess should be at the imperial mausoleum at this time..."

When he said this, the expression on the visitor's face suddenly changed.

He thought of something.

"Go check!"

Su Xiang's face changed slightly, he sat up straight and said coldly: "Send someone to the imperial mausoleum!"

"Yes!"

After the servants left, the solemnity on Su Jianan's face never dissipated.

He vaguely guessed Zhao Jing's purpose.

A few days ago, Zhao Jing found him and wanted to get support from him. At that time, Su Jianan realized that Zhao Jing might be planning something.

Until today, until this moment, Su Jianan guessed and realized something.

Zhao Jing, he might want to do something to Zhao Ying!

Thinking of this, Su Jianan's face became extremely solemn.

This is not good news!

For him, this is something that is absolutely not allowed to happen. ׺°"˜˜`"°º×If something really happened to Zhao Ying... it would be unimaginable.

Thinking of this, Su Jianan did not continue to stay in bed, but got up and opened the door of the room.

"Master!"

The servant outside the door greeted him.

"Prepare the sedan chair, I want to go to the palace to see the emperor!"

"..."

The Zhao Palace.

In the Purple Gold Palace, there was a peaceful and tranquil scene.

There were wisps of light smoke floating in the hall, like a fairyland on earth.

In the center of the hall, the Zhao Emperor sat cross-legged quietly. Close your eyes tightly and meditate!

Not far in front of him, there were also three Taoist priests with immortal style.

They kept the same action for a long time, as if time was frozen at this moment.

After an unknown amount of time, the Zhao Emperor slowly opened his eyes.

There was a trace of clarity in his eyes, and his whole body seemed to have exhaled a breath of turbid air, and he looked radiant.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Seeing this, the three Taoist priests came forward to congratulate.

"Your Highness has made another step forward in his cultivation!"

Emperor Zhao showed some joy on his face: "Thanks to the help of several Taoist priests, I have achieved today's results."

"We are just guides. Your Majesty can achieve today's results because you are the true dragon emperor with outstanding talent..."

Hearing this, the joy on Emperor Zhao's face became more obvious.

"Your Majesty, it's time to take the medicine!"

Just then, the eunuch next to him also came over with the medicine.

Emperor Zhao picked up the medicine and swallowed it slowly. Close your eyes and slowly dissolve it.

After a while, a gleam of light flashed in Emperor Zhao's eyes: "I feel full of power now!"

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty!"

Several Taoist priests boasted again, which made Emperor Zhao in a good mood.

"Your Majesty!"

At this moment, an old eunuch serving Emperor Zhao suddenly came over, walked to Emperor Zhao's side, bent down and whispered: "Prime Minister Su is asking for an audience outside the palace!"

The smile on Emperor Zhao's face faded slightly: "Why is he here? Isn't he recuperating? Why is he here again?"

"This, I don't know, Prime Minister Su said he has important things to discuss with Your Majesty..."

"Okay!"

Emperor Zhao waved his hand: "Let him wait for me in the front hall!"

"Yes!"

...

Outside the hall.

The old eunuch came out and greeted Su Jianan at the door with a flattering smile on his face: "Prime Minister Su, His Majesty has ordered you to wait in the front hall, Prime Minister Su, follow me."

Su Jianan nodded expressionlessly and was about to leave with the old eunuch.

At this moment, the three Taoist priests came out of the Purple Gold Hall.

Su Jianan paused slightly, glanced at the three people, and a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.

Then, as if he thought of something, Su Jianan looked back at the old eunuch: "I want to ask you something!"

The old eunuch spoke quickly: "What does Su Xiang want to ask this old slave? But it doesn't matter!"

Su Jian'an glanced at him: "Your Majesty, how is your dragon body lately?"

"this……"

There was a trace of hesitation and embarrassment on the old eunuch's face, as if he was a little entangled.

However, when he met Su Jian'an's cold eyes, the old eunuch sighed: "Your Majesty's body is not as good as you like!"

"Xiang Su also knows that His Majesty was actually injured back then...Although his life was not in danger, he was left with hidden illnesses. In the past few years, His Majesty's hidden illnesses have recurred more and more seriously, and the imperial doctors in the palace tried their best to I have tried many methods but failed to cure His Majesty’s hidden illness!”

Hearing this, Su Jian'an's head sank: "Your Majesty's health has not improved?"

He naturally knew that His Majesty had been injured back then.

When the Northern Qi Dynasty was destroyed, the remnants of the Northern Qi Dynasty fought hard. Countless assassins tried to kill His Majesty, but they all ended in vain.

Except that one...

As if he thought of something, a hint of fear appeared in Su Jianan's eyes.

That great master of Northern Qi!

Back then, she entered the Jokhang Palace alone, seriously injured numerous palace ministers, and almost killed His Majesty.

Fortunately, he was rescued by the commander-in-chief of the Forbidden Army at that time, which prevented him from falling into chaos in Dazhao. But even so, His Majesty was injured, and he has suffered from hidden illnesses that cannot be healed over the years.

The old eunuch shook his head: "That's not true..."

"Your Majesty's health has improved a lot since he started practicing with the three Taoist priests."

"Is it getting better?"

After hearing this, Su Jianan not only did not relax at all, but his brows furrowed even deeper.

He had never believed in ghosts and gods, and he even scorned this illusory practice.

If there really are gods in this world, why have we never seen them since ancient times?

Su Jianan was even more skeptical about the possibility of immortality through cultivation.

The origins of these three Taoist priests are unknown, they are mysterious and have ulterior motives.

Since their arrival, His Majesty has become even more uninterested in court affairs and spends all day practicing in the palace, neglecting political affairs.

These people are the culprits.

If His Majesty hadn't favored them, Prime Minister Su would have killed these three demons in the Cholera Court.

Hearing that they actually made His Majesty's health improve, Su Jian'an inevitably became a little suspicious.

The old eunuch had a look of amazement on his face: "Yes, Mr. Su, you don't know that those three Taoist priests are really amazing. The elixir they developed can actually prolong life and strengthen the body!"

"Your Majesty's spirit has obviously improved a lot since taking their elixir. It's amazing!"

The old eunuch is an old slave beside His Majesty, so naturally he is the most aware of His Majesty's changes.

Su Jianan's frown deepened.

I always feel like something is wrong, but I can’t put my finger on it.

…

In the front hall.

Emperor Zhao stepped into the hall.

Su Jian'an stood up and said respectfully: "Old minister, I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

"Get back on your feet!" Emperor Zhao waved his hand.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Su Jianan stood up slowly.

Emperor Zhao's eyes fell on him: "Ai Qing came to me today. What's the important matter?"

Su Jianan's eyes fell on Emperor Zhao's face, and saw that His Majesty's face was red and energetic, and he was obviously in good spirits.

His Majesty's health seems to be much better than before.

Is this what the elixir does?

Even Su Jian'an felt a little surprised. He quickly collected his thoughts and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I came to see your Majesty today because of the matter between Your Highness and the eldest princess."

Hearing this, Emperor Zhao was stunned: "Oh? What happened to Jing'er and Ying'er?"

"Did the two of them have another conflict?"

Emperor Zhao was naturally aware of the struggle between Zhao Jing and Zhao Ying.

All this was also ordered by him.

As long as the two of them don't get into too much trouble, it doesn't matter to Emperor Zhao.

"His Majesty!"

At this time, Su Jian'an said in a deep voice: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the crown prince, but he has a grudge against the eldest princess. The eldest princess holds the power of the Qin Tiansi and has had many conflicts with the Crown Prince. This time His Highness and the princess are in Beijing. The state's overt and covert struggles have made Beizhou even more overwhelmed..."

"Your Majesty, Beizhou is in a critical situation now. Since the beginning of winter last year, Beizhou has suffered disasters and rebels have emerged. The remnants of the Northern Qi Dynasty are secretly manipulating it and trying to bring back the enemy. Your Majesty, we must be on guard!"

Emperor Zhao originally had a smile on his face, but when he heard about the remnants of the Northern Qi Dynasty, the smile on his face gradually disappeared.

"Is there anything else going on?"

"What's the situation in Beizhou now?"

Emperor Zhao looked at Su Jianan.

"The people are in dire straits. This is a critical moment and there is no time to delay!"

Su Jianan said in a deep voice.

A hint of coldness flashed in Emperor Zhao's eyes: "You just said that Jing'er and Ying'er had a conflict in Beizhou. What did you mean?"

Su Jian'an sighed and looked at Emperor Zhao: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness is the Crown Prince of Dazhao. Although His Highness is not talented, he is of excellent character. He is not said to be a talented person in governing the world, but he is definitely not a mediocre person. . And the eldest princess is even more outstanding. She was a disciple of the former commander of the imperial army. She has unfathomable martial arts skills, amazing talents, and holds great power in the Qin Tiansi."

"If the two of them continue to fight, there will be casualties. I'm afraid both sides will be hurt, and others will take advantage of it, which will be very detrimental to me!"

Emperor Zhao squinted his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and glanced at Su Jian'an: "As Aiqing said, what should we do?"

"Your Majesty should have made a judgment long ago!"

Su Jianan bowed his hands and said, "Although I am an outsider, I would like to say a few more words to Your Majesty about this matter. The eldest princess is indeed excellent. In terms of talent and statecraft, she is superior to the Crown Prince in every aspect. If she were a man, I think Your Majesty would have made a choice long ago..."

"However, she is a girl after all, and she cannot inherit the throne. According to the ancestral precepts of our Great Zhao, there is no reason for women to inherit the throne since ancient times. Your Majesty also knows this reason, so he established Zhao Jing as the crown prince!"

Speaking of this, Su Jianan paused again and looked at Emperor Zhao: "Your Majesty is still in his prime, so there is no need to worry too much. But if you continue to let it go and let the two of them fight, something big will definitely happen!"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

"..."

Su Jianan didn't say it too clearly.

But how could Emperor Zhao not know what he was thinking?

"Does Prime Minister Su want me to take back the Qintian Division?"

Su Jianan said in a deep voice: "The eldest princess's martial arts are unparalleled in the world. She may even be able to reach the top of the martial arts world before she is thirty years old... In addition, the Qintian Division is now powerful. The eldest princess holds the Qintian Division in her hands. The court is almost monopolized by her words. In the long run, it is not a good thing!"

"Then according to Prime Minister Su, if I take back the Qintian Division, who should be in charge of the Qintian Division?"

Prime Minister Su was stunned.

He had never thought about this question.

Yes, who should be in charge of the Qintian Division?

Your Majesty will never be at ease with such a powerful organization no matter who it is handed over to.

Seemingly realizing something, Prime Minister Su slowly raised his head and met Emperor Zhao's meaningful eyes.

At this moment, Prime Minister Su's heart trembled.

He seemed to realize something. His Majesty might have known about this matter a long time ago.

The existence of the Qintian Division is to balance the power of the major sects in the martial arts world. The Qintian Division must exist, and its existence can shock the world.

In the years when the martial arts world was increasingly out of control of the imperial court, the existence of the Qintian Division played a role in stabilizing the martial arts world.

But this also led to the huge power of the Qintian Division. The Qintian Division, which brought together the world's masters, was a huge organizational weapon.

Your Majesty would never hand over this weapon to outsiders.

Thinking of this, Prime Minister Su felt more and more heavy in his heart.

Your Majesty had known this for a long time.

"This..."

Su Jianan lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty has already had the most, and this old minister dare not say more!"

"You threw the question to me, but you didn't give me an answer?"

Emperor Zhao shook his head and sighed: "This is not a good question."

Su Jianan did not speak.

This is not a question at all. In your Majesty's heart, he actually had the answer.

"I know that there will be such a day sooner or later. Jing'er is the crown prince of my Dazhao and the future emperor. I will hand over the country of Dazhao to him sooner or later!"

Emperor Zhao narrowed his eyes and shook his head again.

"But Jing'er is too impetuous, and he is actually quite ambitious. If I hand over the Imperial Astronomy Department to him now, I'm afraid..."

At this point, Emperor Zhao glanced at Su Jianan.

This glance immediately made Su Jianan sweat.

Your Majesty, did he see something?

"Where are Jing'er and Ying'er now? Summon them to the palace to see me!"

At this time, Emperor Zhao waved his hand and spoke.

However, Su Jianan said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty..."

"I'm afraid that the two of them can't come for the time being..."

"..."