nucmednet Chapter 389: A common man is guilty of carrying a jade while he is not guilty
Chapter 389: A common man is guilty of carrying a jade while he is not guilty
When Chen Changan saw Eunuch Jing kneeling down, he couldn't bear it.
It’s okay for others to call Zhao Qingcheng Empress Zhaolie, but Eunuch Jing is someone close to the emperor, how can he call him that!
Just as Chen Changan was about to speak, Zhao Qingcheng shook her head: "Eunuch Jing, please get up."
"I am not Empress Zhaolie. It's just that... I was forced by the ministers to take out Empress Zhaolie's jade pendant. Please don't scream."
Eunuch Jing seemed to have a lot to say, but in the end it all turned into a long sigh.
"Empress Zhaolie served her country and her people. Although she has passed away, her spirit lives on."
"I don't admire you very much."
Eunuch Jing sighed deeply and wiped his tears secretly.
Zhao Qingcheng just shook her head and smiled gently: "Stop talking, the emperor is summoning us urgently, let's go to the palace quickly."
Eunuch Jing agreed and quickly arranged a vehicle.
Zhao Qingcheng sat in the carriage and looked at Chen Changan. "Chen Lang, do you find it strange that I have a relationship with Empress Zhaolie?"
**An nodded and looked at Zhao Qingcheng expectantly.
"To be honest, these are all old stories." Zhao Qingcheng sighed softly and told Chen Changan everything.
"Where did you start? Let's start with the late emperor... The late emperor's reign was called Delong. Do you know why it was called Emperor Zhaode in later generations?"
Chen Changan's eyes lit up: "Could it be that the first character of Empress Zhaolie was combined with Delong?"
"I am still smart."
Zhao Qingcheng smiled softly: "It all happened many years ago. The late emperor married Empress Zhaolie three years before his death. Empress Zhaolie was pregnant, and that child was me."
"Back then, the princes fought for the throne, causing unrest throughout the country, and the barbarians were ready to make a move."
"At this time, Empress Zhaolie seized the imperial power and used thunderous means to eliminate the prince, appease the emperor, and welcome the current emperor to the throne."
"According to custom, the current emperor can marry the woman left behind by the previous emperor."
"But Empress Zhaolie said that this was against human ethics, and besides, she controlled the military power of the whole country, and if she was still alive, it would be detrimental to the country."
"After learning from her pain, Empress Zhaolie chose to die and entrusted me to the Emperor."
Talking about her mother's past stories, Zhao Qingcheng burst into tears and felt so heartbroken that she couldn't breathe.
Chen Changan opened his eyes wide, as if he understood everything.
There is no clear record of Empress Zhaolie in historical books, but she was able to stand up for justice and remain unshakable in the face of imperial power. She is truly a heroine.
Even if Zhao Qingcheng didn't tell him what happened next, he could still guess a little.
After Empress Zhaolie died, in order to prevent Zhao Qingcheng's identity from being exposed, the emperor gave her to the Zhao family and sent her to Shangqing Palace!
Although all the civil and military officials in the court knew about Empress Zhaolie's past, firstly, she was a woman, and secondly, the emperor did not allow them to talk about it. Over time, this matter became a forgotten memory.
"Then, then, then you, then you... aren't you the emperor's sister, ***'s aunt?"
Chen Changan said in shock, shaking his head vigorously.
"Originally I didn't want to reveal the identity of Empress Zhaolie, but the situation was urgent that day, so I had to reveal my identity."
Zhao Qingcheng bit her teeth and said, "Besides, since I'm already married to you, I should tell Chen Lang my true identity. Zhao Qingcheng is not just a woman who can wield swords, but a descendant of the royal family."
"Chen Lang, will you... blame me?"
After Chen Changan figured out what had happened, he actually felt relieved.
"Qingcheng, how could I blame you for something like this? As long as you are not the emperor's queen, there will be no problem!"
Chen Changan hugged Zhao Qingcheng tightly, not happy just because she was the emperor's sister: "No matter what you do, I like you!"
"What's wrong with wielding swords and knives? When our daughter is born, I will let her wield guns and sticks!"
Zhao Qingcheng was happy to hear what Chen Changan said, but she just smiled bitterly and shook her head.
How could a father force his daughter to learn martial arts?
Zhao Qingcheng sighed and snuggled into Chen Changan's arms: "I thought I would remain a virgin in this life, take over Shangqing Palace, and smoothly live out the life my mother left me."
"But I didn't expect so many things to happen... This is fate."
"Chen Lang, I wish to grow old with you in this life."
It’s over. I was moved by Zhao Qingcheng.
Chen Changan hugged Zhao Qingcheng as if he was hugging the most precious treasure in the world.
In a blink of an eye, we arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
As soon as Chen Changan and Zhao Qingcheng got off the car, they saw Li Wuling.
Li Wuling looked at Zhao Qingcheng. He knew what happened back then, but he didn't dare to say it. He just nodded slightly to Zhao Qingcheng.
Chen Changan saluted Li Wuling and said, "Old General, the Emperor is holding a morning court session. Why don't you go in?"
"It makes me upset, so I'm trying to find an excuse to hide out."
The old general was old, so he naturally had some freedom in the court: "Chen Changan, you made a scene, and the whole court was in an uproar."
"Turning upside down? Why turning upside down?" Chen Changan was puzzled.
Li Wuling explained: "Because you blew up the Shangqing Palace, Xiao Zhennan and others supported your actions."
"The reason is that you interpreted the late emperor's stele and resolved a crisis. Moreover, you have Empress Zhaolie's token, so you should be exempted from the death penalty and be praised."
"But led by Prince Jing'an, they think that no matter what, you blew up the stone tablet of the previous emperor, kidnapped the people of Shangqing Palace without asking any questions, and caused the changes in the destiny of the sky. You are a sinner of Da Chu."
"They advocate that you be torn into pieces and all your property be put into the national treasury."
Chen Changan shook his head and chuckled: "Your Majesty is not that confused, right?"
"This is the crux of the problem!" Li Wuling raised his voice a little.
"Chen Changan, you are now rich enough to rival a country. Who wouldn't be jealous of your wealth? Who can compare to your prestige in the army?"
"Since ancient times, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. The emperor prefers Prince Jing'an!"
"You are dangerous!"
Chen Changan opened his mouth wide, confused by Li Wuling's words.
It was clearly the Emperor who asked him to go to the Shangqing Palace, and he completed his task at the risk of his life, but he actually wanted to kill him?
Is there such a thing?
The common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade!
Zhao Qingcheng pulled Chen An, shook her head and said, "Chen Lang, no matter what you face, as long as you don't go against your heart, it's fine."
"Be open and honest when you are alive, and smile when you die."
"The right and wrong, the merits and demerits, will be left for future generations to judge."
Chen Changan nodded vigorously and followed Zhao Qingcheng to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Anyway, as long as he is with Zhao Qingcheng, he is not afraid of anything!
As soon as I walked to the entrance of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, I heard a man barking wildly: "Your Majesty, I think what Lord Xiao said is completely biased!"
"No matter what, he destroyed the previous emperor's stele. This matter has caused a lot of uproar. If we don't punish Chen Changan, how will the royal family maintain its reputation?"
"Besides, Shangqing Palace represents Feng Shui, and is a place that countless students look up to and envy. He turned it into what it is overnight, and the barbarians were all moved. They demanded that Chen Changan be executed, otherwise they would raise an army!"
"Judging from the surrounding situation, it is urgent to arrest Chen Changan!"
Judging from the voice, this person is Lu Fengsheng.
"Lord Lu, why do you have to talk about other things?" Xiao Zhennan said gritting his teeth.
"Chen Changan went to Shangqing Palace on the emperor's orders, and he blew up Shangqing Palace just to get into the palace and find his first wife. Could it be that the emperor would just ignore the rebellion in Shangqing Palace?"
"Chen Changan did destroy the inscription, but that was a last resort!"
"There are explosives buried under the Shangqing Palace. Do you want Chen Changan to die?"
Lu Fengsheng was anxious: "I didn't say that! Sir Xiao, don't misunderstand me!"
"Your Majesty, please make the decision!"
"Your Majesty, please order the execution of Chen Changan!"
"emperor……"
The court was in chaos and Li Wuling walked in.
He clasped his fists towards the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, Chen Changan has arrived. Should we summon him to the palace?"
"Only the parties involved can explain the right and wrong."
The emperor remained calm and waved his hand gently: "Announce!"