"Li Zhong is old, you are with him in the Ministry of War, so you should be more diligent in doing things. Try not to let him work too hard on the Ministry of War."

Li Xun walked out of the Qinzheng Hall, and was still recalling the last sentence Zhao Xun left him alone. The meaning of the last sentence he said was very straightforward. Zhao Xun obviously began to become dissatisfied with Li Zhong and was preparing to reduce his military power. Although Li Zhong was the Minister of War, he was also the left prime minister of the Political Affairs Hall. Most of the specific affairs of the Ministry of War were handed over to the Right Minister of the Ministry of War. Zhao Xun said this to Li Xun very clearly, which was to let Li Xun assist and undermine Li Zhong, so as to completely eliminate his influence from the Ministry of War.

Li Xun looked up at the starry sky and couldn't help but sigh deeply. Politics is indeed cruel and ruthless. Li Zhong has made great contributions to the country and Zhao Xun. Without Li Zhong, Zhao Xun could not be a safe prince in recent years. But to this day, as soon as Zhao Xun succeeded to the throne, the first important minister to deal with, the first target of the operation was Li Zhong, the great benefactor. Li Xun really never expected such a result.

Li Xun looked back at the Qizheng Hall behind him. Zhao Xun, Li Zhongquan, Qian Mingdu and others were still discussing matters. Obviously, there were some things that they didn't want others to know.

On the way out of the palace, Li Xun walked halfway and suddenly stopped and looked at the place not far away, where Zhao Yue’s residence was once.

Li Xun asked softly to the eunuch behind him, "Dad father-in-law, is Princess Yue okay now?"

Li Xun was not only an important official in the court, but also had a good personal relationship with the new imperial palace chief, Eunuch Le. The eunuch dared not be careless and asked carefully: "Mr. Li and Princess Yue?"

Everyone in the palace was very cautious. Before he could figure out the relationship between Li Xun and Princess Yue, the eunuch dared not speak nonsense.

Li Xun smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. I recognized the queen mother in my early years. When I first accompanied the emperor to study in the palace, I was fortunate to meet Princess Yue several times, but I didn't have a deep friendship. At this time, I passed by Princess Yue's bedroom and suddenly thought about it, remembering my old friend, so I had this question."

Hearing this, the eunuch's vigilance on his face relaxed and chuckled: "So that's it, Lord Li is also a kind person."

Li Xun smiled, raised his hand and pointed to Zhao Yue's bedroom, reminding the eunuch that you have not answered me yet.

The eunuch looked around and then approached Li Xun and whispered: "Along with Concubine Yang and Princess Yue, more than 200 concubines and palace maids in the harem were detained in Chaoren Hall at this time. After hearing about this New Year, the emperor is ready to take them all..."

The eunuch said this and didn't continue, but the meaning had been expressed. Zhao Xun was probably not going to let these people go. The fate of the concubines and palace maids and eunuchs who were locked in Chaoren Hall would probably be very miserable.

Li Xun fell silent and thought of Zhao Yue's innocent and painful face. For some reason, his heart felt ache, sad and depressed, but some things were not something he could control.

Even if I become the Right Minister of War, I will immediately join the Political Affairs Hall as the Prime Minister, but so what? After all, I will be just a marginalized and insignificant pawn.

Li Xun couldn't help but have a sense of awareness at this time. He has done so many things in the past few years and made such great efforts. He has made friends with many people during this period and has a certain influence in some places. However, these are too fragmented and cannot be a whole. Once he returns to Fengjing, he is like entering an airtight room, unable to see clearly and touch it. After all, he is still alone, unable to help others, nor can he get help from others.

Politics is selfless, guilty, and sincerity. Now it seems like a joke.

For example, Li Zhong, he contradicted Zhao Xun several times, and was he doing what he said and did for himself? If it were for himself, Li Zhong would not say those words and do those things, but in the end, what did he get?

If you change the method, change the method, maybe things will be done. As long as you can achieve the goal, what methods and methods are used, what will happen?

"Sir, someone is here."

The eunuch's words interrupted Li Xun's trance.

Li Xun looked forward with his eyes. A palace maid was walking slowly. When he walked closer, Li Xun saw clearly the appearance of the palace maid. It turned out to be Li Yi's confidant.

"But the Queen Mother wants to see me?"

Li Xun felt something and asked softly.

"It was the Queen Mother who summoned him."

Wan Niang nodded, then said to the eunuch: "You have nothing to do, please step down."

"Yes, the villain took his leave."

The eunuch bowed and then turned and left.

"Wanniang, what's wrong with the Empress Dowager seeing me?"

Li Xun asked out loud.

Wanniang whispered: "Xiao Lezi just sent someone to Changle Palace to inform the Queen Mother of some things about Qinzheng Palace."

So that's the case. Li Xun stopped asking more questions, followed Wanniang with his head down and went to Changle Palace.

The Changle Palace did not have the decoration of Li Yi's advance to the Queen Mother, but was more magnificent than before. Many of the exaggerated decorations in the past have been removed recently.

Wanniang walked to the living room door and stopped, then signaled Li Xun to go in alone.

Li Yi sat alone in the living room, with no palace maids and eunuchs around her.

"Li Xun meets with the Queen Mother."

Li Xun bowed and bowed.

Li Yi looked at Li Xun and said silently: "There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be polite."

"Yes, aunt."

Li Xun nodded and called out to his aunt.

Li Xun was not in a hurry to speak, but observed the surroundings. It was the first time he had arrived at Changle Palace since the coup. Many things were gone, and he felt a little unfamiliar for a moment.

Li Yi asked, "Li Xun, what are you looking at?"

Li Xun whispered: "Auntie, here is a little different from before, with a lot of things missing."

Li Yi remained silent, and after a while, he said silently: "Those things are loved by the late emperor, but I actually don't like them. It's great now."

Li Xun looked at Li Yi silently. After not seeing him for a while, Li Yi was much thinner, with a silent and depressed expression. He did not feel any joy because his son successfully inherited the throne or ascended the empress dowager.

"Auntie, you've lost weight."

A word of concern made Li Yi's eyes red instantly. She waved to Li Xun. Li Xun stepped forward and got closer. Li Yi took Li Xun's hand: "Dog, and you care about your aunt, my aunt finally felt a little relieved."

Li Xun said softly: "The emperor comes to pay his respects every day, how can my aunt feel so?"
Chapter completed!