Wei's hint.

How could Li Chongjun not understand what this means? His heart skipped a beat and cold sweat came out.

Is this to let myself harm my grandmother?

Of course... Li Chongjun has become a little disgusted with his grandmother psychologically.

This kind of disgust has nothing to do with closeness or blood, everything comes from Li Chongjun's interests.

Qin Shaoyou protected his royal brother, which means that Wu Zetian also protected his brother, which means that the better his grandmother lived, the more important his situation would be.

But this does not mean that Li Chongjun has the courage to attack Wu Zetian.

But now, my mother spoke up, can she refuse?

If he refuses, it means that from then on, the Wei family and himself will completely break up. He will not be able to catch up with his grandmother and will offend the Wei family. Wouldn't he die without a place to die?

Wei and Wei Chengqing both looked at Li Chongjun with their eyes fixed on each other, as if they were anxious to wait for his decision.

Seeing that Li Chongjun refused to speak for a long time, Wei Chengqing smiled: "Your Highness, who is not responsible for accomplishing great things? The Empress is not forcing you, but the current situation. Doesn't Your Highness know? The Empress is unable to sleep or eat for one day, but will Your Highness be at peace? It's just that some things that the Empress does will only arouse others' suspicion, but Your Highness is the grandson of the Emperor. Who would have doubts about His Highness? This move is helpless, but it is a last resort, and he has to do it. Your Highness is a smart person. How can you not understand this relationship? Alas... If it weren't for the unscrupulous, the Empress would not have made such a bad move. Your Highness should understand the Empress's painstaking efforts."

Li Chongjun rolled his Adam's apple a few times, but he was still at a loss. He realized that he had no other choice, and... he suddenly had a bold idea. If this is true, if the emperor dies, then Qin Shaoyou. What else can he use to win people's hearts? Is his identity as an emperor? It's a joke. As long as the court denies the identity of the emperor, they will be nothing.

It seems that only in this way can I have the hope of resolute rule. So...

He finally gritted his teeth and said, "I'll find a way to do this."

"You don't have to think of a solution." Wei smiled and said, "Tomorrow, I will send some great tonic medicine to your house. Your Highness occasionally should go to Ziwei Palace to take a good look at his grandmother. Also, in a few days, I want to hunt with Your Majesty, but I will not live in the palace for the time being. Since you are the prince, you should be the governor of the country. Your father and I have great expectations for you. During this period of time, don't let Your Majesty down and your palace disappoint you."

hunting……

The emperor of the Tang Dynasty did have the habit of hunting, but when Emperor Gaozong was in poor health, he was abandoned.

There is a Shanglin Hunting Ground in this palace, which is only a few dozen miles away from here.

Li Chongjun understood that this mother wanted to deliberately avoid suspicion and deliberately left the Daming Palace. Even if Wu Zetian died, everything had nothing to do with her.

Although this is a bit concealed, no matter what, the person who did this was his prince. When Wu Zetian died, the Wei party would naturally be silent and would not question anything. As for the others, most of them were involved with him. If they wanted to talk nonsense, they could also suppress it.

In short, if you reach this tacit understanding, everything will be easy to say.

The so-called state supervision is of course just a joke. In the court, both the three provinces and the imperial guards, they are firmly held by the Wei family, and Li Chongjun has no chance at all.

Li Chongjun had no choice but to say: "My father had just recovered from a serious illness and was healthy. He should indeed go out and walk around. The son minister will definitely live up to his mother's trust."

Wei and Wei Chengqing looked at each other and both saw a smile in each other's eyes.

This matter...has been done.

Wei naturally had to praise Li Chongjun, and the mother and son were both happy today.

After chatting for a while, Li Chongjun got up and said goodbye.

Wei Chengqing also gave a tribute: "I will say goodbye."

The two of them came out one after another, and Li Chongjun seemed a little worried. Wei Chengqing caught up with him: "Your Highness seems unhappy?"

Li Chongjun said: "I'm just a little worried. If Mr. Wei, if there is something unexpected happening, but no matter what, Qin Shaoyou is still in Luoyang after all. If this is the case, he will stand up..."

"Your Highness is afraid?" Wei Chengqing suddenly interrupted Li Chongjun and asked back.

Li Chongjun pursed his lips, did not admit it, nor did he deny it. In fact, it was fake to say that he was not afraid. Wei Chengqing certainly said that those who accomplish great things must do extraordinary things, but... the risks they bear are also very great.

Wei Chengqing smiled and said, "As long as a person dies, her mouth and tongue will die, and she dies in the palace. What's more, the Wei family is indeed criticized now. Many people must question the Wei family when she dies. But what if Your Highness comes forward to tell everyone the truth? Look, I say something that shouldn't be said, what the Empress says is not worth trusting, and what my husband says is not worth trusting, but Your Highness is the prince, the Long Zi Long Sun, and who can't believe what your Highness does? Your Highness doesn't have to worry too much, this matter is not actually difficult."

Li Chongjun thought to himself and felt that it made sense that he and the Wei family were indeed different. People in the world might complain about the Wei family inwardly, but he was completely different. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Wei, for your advice."

Wei Chengqing smiled and shook his head and said, "How dare I guide Your Highness? Your Highness is a man of all the people. I just give advice occasionally."

These words made Li Chongjun feel the respect shown by Wei Chengqing. He smiled, which saved him a lot of worries.

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A few days later, it was the second time that Li Chongjun came to greet him in Ziwei Palace.

Since His Majesty and Empress Wei went to hunt, the palace has become much deserted. In the past, Li Chongjun did not dare to come to see Wu Zetian. Now, he has become the crown prince of the state and his courage seems to be much greater than before.

"Grandmother, did you eat the ginseng I gave yesterday? This is a great tonic. If my grandmother likes it, Sun Chen will send more. Sun Chen said he is ashamed because it is a hindrance. In the past, I dare not come to visit him all the time, and I hope my grandmother will forgive me."

Wu Zetian liked this grandson quite a bit. After all, she was old and felt kind to her when she saw her. She smiled and said, "It's pretty good to eat some. Is this a tribute from Baekje? I... I have not eaten some days, so it's hard for your filial piety."

"That's good." Li Chongjun nodded, and while eating tea, he said, "Since the father went to hunt, the state affairs have been on Sun Chen. Sun Chen has dealt with these things, and he doesn't understand many things. Although he has helped the servants, he still has little understanding. He said that a memorial sent this morning was sent by Xu Qian, the governor of Zhaoxin Town. He said that there was a famine and that Sun Chen would allocate some money and food to solve the urgent problem. I wonder what kind of opinions are there?"

Judging from his appearance, he seemed to be here to ask for advice.

But speaking of this, it is easy to understand. He knows nothing about state affairs. Now he suddenly reigns the country, which is obviously... he is a little more willing but not capable. In this palace, isn't Wu Zetian the one who knows the most about state affairs? Come and ask. It's reasonable.

And... Li Chongjun also has something else in mind.

When Empress Wei was there, he didn't dare to come to Ziwei Palace. Now he is here diligently. This is clearly because he wants to take advantage of Empress Wei's opportunity to leave the palace and deal with this grandmother well.

Wu Zetian just looked at him with a smile, and after a long time, he said calmly: "Oh, it's for this matter? This is not difficult. The current court is different from the past. In the past, these officials were appointed by the court. Anything happened was related to the court. If a famine occurred, it was naturally the court that should be dealt with and could not be delayed."

"It's different now. Now the land has been sealed off. The governors from all over the country do their own things. The means for the court to control them is limited. Although they escort some money and grain to the capital every year, the number is still limited. To be honest, it is difficult for the court to support themselves. How can they manage these things? Since those governors have obtained so many benefits, they should take on their own relationships. There is no reason to keep giving people sweet dates in this world? Speaking of which, it is really a hidden danger and it is definitely not a good thing to set up these thirty-seven towns, but what's the solution? Now it's time to take back the life, it's probably difficult."

Li Chongjun couldn't help frowning: "But... Sun Chen was a little worried. If the court let it go, it would be inappropriate. If something really happened, wouldn't it be blamed on the court?"

"But the question is, how much money can the court allocate?" Wu Zetian asked back.

Li Chongjun was speechless all of a sudden. Since the towns began to intercept taxes, the court is really struggling and has difficulties.

"And, once this example is started, what happens to the governors of each town in the future, they will come to ask for money and food. What should they do? Everything cannot be ruled out. Once it is opened, it will only be even more difficult in the future. Since the governors are now sweeping the snow in front of the door and taking care of their own affairs, then the rules are established, and the court cannot take care of their affairs, otherwise... they will cause fire to burn themselves."

Seeing Li Chongjun's face turned wild, he seemed even more embarrassed.

"But, if His Highness the Crown Prince is afraid of cursing, or the governor and the people of Zhaoxin Town blame the court, it is actually easy. The court does not pay a penny of money and food, but it will give a decree to help the nearby towns. In this way, even if the court has done its best, it is their business whether the towns will save it. If something really happens, it will not be blamed on the court, and let them go to argue with each town."

After Wu Zetian said this, Li Chongjun was relieved. Obviously, this method was good. He could not only keep his penis and resolve the matter. The towns refused to save them, and the blame was on them. If the towns saved them, it was also the will of the court, and everyone would only be grateful to the court.

Li Chongjun smiled and said, "Grandmother's method is good, so Sun Chen will do it."

As he was talking, Shangguan Wan'er came in, holding a bowl of ginseng soup in her hand, and carefully arrived in front of Wu Zetian: "Your Majesty, it's time to eat ginseng soup."

Wu Zetian took it and took a few sips.

Li Chongjun looked at the bowl of ginseng soup intently, feeling secretly happy.

It was almost the same time, he stood up and said goodbye.

Wu Zetian did not keep him. When he left, he put down the ginseng soup. Wu Zetian glanced at Shangguan Wan'er in a sideways: "Your Highness the Crown Prince... is this here to compete for favor?"

"I guess the second prince is in Luoyang, so he is worried. How could he not know that he is the prince..." Shangguan Wan'er answered slowly, but only the second half of the words did not continue.

Wu Zetian smiled, "I heard that your younger brother has also come to Chang'an? Alas... It's a pity that you siblings and brothers are afraid they will not meet each other through a palace wall. However... Since your younger brother has come to Chang'an, I guess... Qin Shaoyou is a little impatient. He... Don't be honest, he only cares about his own acre of land and external affairs, and he doesn't care about it at all, but once he is ready or makes up his mind, he will never give up easily. He is going to make trouble again, depending on me."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled with her lips pursed and Wu Zetian's evaluation of Qin Shaoyou was really accurate.

That guy... won't do anything easily. As for his younger brother, he has long been Qin Shaoyou's right-hand man. He can be said to be the most core person around Qin Shaoyou. Even his status is not inferior to Fang Jing and Wang Ju around Qin Shaoyou. His younger brother suddenly came to Chang'an again. How could it be as simple as just traveling around the mountains and rivers? He must have shouldered the most important mission, and even... closely related to Qin Shaoyou's important layout.

Shangguan Wan'er blinked and said, "Yes, it seems... this Chang'an City will not be calm anymore. Next, I don't know what will happen. Although Your Majesty is in the palace, it will be affected."

Wu Zetian was shocked: "I am afraid that I will not be affected, I am afraid that I will be calm for too long. I am too old and have been living for a few years. If I don't move, I will be really unwilling to accept it."

After saying that, she confidently picked up the ginseng soup that she had just placed on the desk and started drinking it sipped.

“The taste of this ginseng soup is pretty good.”

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The big seal is delivered.
Chapter completed!