He also didn't know why things were suddenly the way they were.

At the beginning, he was in a hurry to return to Beijing, but before returning to the palace, he met Zhou Yanran, who had been waiting for him for a long time, at the gate of the city.

For Zhou Yanran, Zhao Ling really didn't have much good feelings, but what he didn't expect was that this woman actually held her father's edict in her hand.

He knew very well how important this edict was to him at this moment, and she knew even more how much he needed it at this time.

Therefore, she made a request in front of him, and if she wanted to get the edict of succession, she must accept her.

He knew what she meant by 'acceptance', and he also knew that the current situation was urgent, and there was not much time for him to think about it carefully, in order to stop Jiang Qiang's scheme, he had to rush back to the palace as soon as possible, and then stop Zhao Xuan's ascension to the throne.

Therefore, he agreed to her request, but he didn't expect her to ask him for a token, and the token was the relic of his biological mother who had not left him since he was a child.

In Zhao Ling's heart, he has always had very complicated feelings for his biological mother Yang Rui, but those who really know him will know that deep in his heart, he respects his mother very much.

Therefore, Zhou Yanran asked him for this thing, which was like a snake hitting seven inches, and immediately choked his most unknown weakness; That's why she is so fearless, believing that in the face of Concubine Yang's relics, even if he is unwilling, he can only submit.

In addition, after several-for-tat battles with Zhao Ling, she also figured out his temper a little bit, many times, the more you make trouble, the more he doesn't like it, but if you move people with emotion in a different way, you may be able to win a glimmer of life for yourself.

And after Zhou Yanran said this, she had been paying careful attention to Zhao Ling's expression, and when she saw that although there was a struggle between his eyebrows and eyes, but there was no ruthlessness, she knew that she was on the right track in this game.

Zhou Yanran took a few steps forward, hugged Zhao Ling's waist tightly, and leaned meekly on his chest: "Lord Wang, I know that you and Princess Ling are destined for marriage, and I also know that there is only a place for her in your heart; I can want you to promise that I will no longer try my best to get you as before, after going through so much, I finally found that those who can't get it will never get it, but what to do, I'm just a tendon to admit death, I can't hurt her, let alone hurt the you I love deeply, and I can't really let go of you; The only way is to stay by your side silently. I will not be jealous, nor will I expect anything from you, as long as you agree to me to stay by your side. There are thousands of temples in the palace, and you can throw me wherever you want. ”

"The emperor has died, although I am deeply favored in the palace, but there are no heirs, according to the ancestral system of the Great Wei, the concubine who has no heirs will be sent to the temple after the death of the emperor to spend her life. I don't want to go there, and I don't want to live a boring life by chanting Buddhist scriptures and knocking on wooden fish every day, so you just let me stay in the palace and finish this life silently, okay? ”

Zhou Yanran's words are very humble and skillful.

She knew very well how much he valued Chu Xingyue in Zhao Ling's heart, so she must show her attitude and let him rest assured of her, even if she couldn't relax her vigilance for the time being, at least she had to make him soften his heart; As long as he is soft-hearted, she will have a chance.

Zhao Ling looked at the woman who hugged him tightly, stared at the jade pendant she held tightly in her hand, and then, taking the jade pendant from her hand, met her anxious eyes, and said, "Since this king has promised you, he will definitely fulfill his promise; This jade pendant was taken away by the king, and the king promised you to let you stay in the palace, but if the king finds out that you are still plotting against you, Zhou Yanran, don't try to challenge the bottom line of the king, otherwise you will definitely regret it. ”

Although Zhao Ling's words were very polite, Zhou Yanran was infinitely surprised.

It was good that he agreed to her, although he was reluctant; Sure enough, in his heart, the deceased biological mother was really a special existence, he didn't expect Concubine Yang to be dead for so long, and she could still help her in this matter.

Zhou Yanran hurriedly saluted and thanked Zhao Ling: "Thank you Lord Wang, I know what to do." ”

Zhao Ling took a step back, distanced himself from Zhou Yanran, and then, after glancing at her delicate eyebrows, he was about to turn around and leave expressionlessly.

But as soon as he took a step, he thought of something, "I forgot to tell you, in fact, my father did not die; But don't worry, this king will honor his promise to you. ”

Until Zhao Ling finished saying this sentence and walked away, Zhou Yanran didn't understand what he meant from his words.

Emperor Showa did not die? How can it be? She clearly saw that his face was ugly, his life was short, and there was such a big movement in the harem, if Emperor Showa was really fine, how could Empress Jiang dare to make so many moves?

For a while, Zhou Yanran felt that her eyes were a little glazed, if it weren't for the quick-eyed palace attendant who trotted in from outside in time to support her, I am afraid she would have fallen to the ground.

"Guifei Niangniang, the servants inquired that several imperial doctors from the Tai Hospital were continuously invited into the Tai'an Palace, and I also heard that the emperor, who should have died, was still lying on the dragon bed and was being treated by the imperial doctors; Mother, what the hell is going on? Didn't you say that the emperor died? ”

Zhou Yanran also shook her head in confusion and said, "Yes, Bengong obviously saw it with his own eyes, how could he come back to life?" ”

As she spoke, Zhou Yanran suddenly choked, and she thought of something.

On that day, Emperor Showa did look like he was dying, and he handed over the edict to her before 'dying', and the posture was clearly the appearance of his last words;

Come to think of it, this is the only reason that makes the most sense.

The palace attendant knew Zhou Yanran's true purpose, and thought that if Emperor Showa was still alive, then Niangniang's plan might be in vain; couldn't help but look at his poor mother worriedly, not knowing what to say.

Zhou Yanran's mind came to mind what Zhao Ling said to her before leaving, and she kept reassuring herself, saying: "King Ling said that he would keep his promise, in other words, no matter whether Emperor Showa is still alive or not, he will let me stay by his side; King Ling is the most affectionate and promising, as long as he says it himself, he will never deny it. ”

While speaking, Zhou Yanran let the palace attendant help her back to the dormitory and sit in front of the dresser, looking at the stunning beauty in the bronze mirror, she slowly stretched out her hand, stroked her face, and said slowly while admiring it.

"In terms of appearance, this palace is not worse than her Chu Xingyue, and I am not short in terms of background; If you want to get a man's heart, you must be gentle and obedient, Chu Chu is moving, in the past, the palace used the wrong method, which pushed the person you like farther and farther, now that you know where you were wrong; Hongu will never allow himself to make a second mistake in the same matter. ”

The palace attendant looked at Zhou Yanran's determination to win, and couldn't help but worry: "But after all, the prince always has Princess Ling by his side, don't forget, that Princess Ling is not a person to mess with." ”

"Bengong naturally won't forget the loss she has suffered in her hands this year, but now, Bengong has found a weakness about her, as long as she can grasp this weakness and use it, Bengong will not worry about not pying their feelings."

"Niangniang, the slave is bold, I want to ask Niangniang, what are the weaknesses of Princess Ling?"

The corners of Zhou Yanran's mouth showed a smug smile, and she glanced at the palace attendant faintly with the tail of her soul-hooking eyes, and while stroking the red earrings on the edge of her earlobe, she said: "She is in love with King Ling just like this palace; No matter how smart a woman is, when she encounters love, she will become stupid, even if Chu Xingyue is smart and transparent, I am afraid that the moment she pretends to be King Ling in her heart, she will have to fall from the high clouds. ”

"Minions,...... I don't understand. ”

Looking at the palace attendant who was not even a man, Zhou Yanran of course knew that this slave didn't understand, "This palace means that a woman's eyes are the most intolerant of sand, Chu Xingyue clearly knows the heart of this palace towards King Ling, but now King Ling has left me by his side because of this palace helping him, even if there is absolutely nothing that can happen between this palace and the prince, she will feel that this palace is extremely unsightly, and she will even suspect that King Ling may have some ulterior relationship between the palace at all." The moment this thought rose in her heart, it was when she Chu Xingyue gradually separated from King Ling. ”

The palace attendant didn't expect Zhou Yanran to actually think of such a plan, and he admired it again and again, and gave Zhou Yanran a thumbs up: "It's still Niangniang, you are clever, yes, since the prince is careful that you will hurt the princess, then we will turn the light into darkness and quietly use some methods to let them fight by themselves." As long as these two people are separated from each other, will they still be far away from the days of separation? ”

Seeing that the little palace attendant barely understood what he meant, Zhou Yanran reached out with satisfaction and gently patted the palace attendant's tender little face; Not to mention, she should really thank the Jiang family for this trouble, otherwise, how could she have the opportunity to stand by her beloved's side again.

Zhou Yanran looked at her delicate self in the bronze mirror, and the smile on her eyebrows and the corners of her eyes rose again, as if she had seen the moment when she got what she wanted, and her eyes were full of happiness.

After Zhao Ling left the Quewei Palace, he walked straight in the direction where the Tai'an Palace was located.

Along the way, he was thinking about Zhou Yanran's placement, of course he could see that this woman still had thoughts about himself, but he did make a promise to her, and he also used his mother's relics as a witness, which made him have to submit to reality even if he was unwilling in his heart.

But fortunately, she did not ask too much, as she said, there were thousands of palaces in the palace, and he could throw her anywhere at will; Even the most remote corner of the palace is not a word of faith.