Wen Wenlan straightened his back and shook his sleeves. The silver silk white gauze dress worn on the outermost layer looked particularly eye-catching in the light.

Zhang Huailang frowned, suppressed the displeasure in his heart, and said, "General Zhou passed away unexpectedly without hesitation. I am deeply sorry and understand the pain in His Majesty's heart. It's just that His Majesty is pampering General Zhou, and he cannot ignore the etiquette rules. Judging from the funeral rituals, there is a prince's etiquette system. He is a small general, why?"

"Why?" Wen Wenlan glanced at him and saw that Prince Su and the imperial teacher Wang Jue were also coming. She replied indifferently, "Do you still need your consent to the emperor's specifications, my decree?"

"Your Majesty! You're confused!" Zhang Huailang shouted, "Your Majesty is not married yet, so how can you get the emperor? Besides, how can Your Majesty admit that your guilty son is the emperor!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the onlookers began to whisper, guessing who the criminal was and what they were doing. However, some insiders kept silent and looked unpredictable. Wen Wenlan silently remembered these people in his heart.

"Nonsense!" Wen Wenlan shouted angrily, "Zhang Huailang, don't just talk nonsense here because of your high position and power. I understand very well whether Zhou Mohuai is innocent!"

"Your Majesty is deceiving yourself!" Zhang Huailang turned back without hesitation, "Prince Su and Prince Duan both know about this. Your Majesty only believes it, and it is difficult to pass."

There was another noise around, and Wen Wenlan's head hurt.

"Master Zhang." Prince Su walked out, "The emperor is indeed wrong about today's affairs, but because of her deep affection and ignorance, I will follow her once this time."

Prince Su easily said, bringing the topic out of the crime of the criminal, cutting off the messy details, and pointing the finger at Wen Wenlan.

"You must not be ritually done. I hope Your Majesty will change the sage order. Zhou Mohuai enjoys the ritual system of the emperor. It is not right. Your Majesty must not set a precedent and destroy Your Majesty's reputation." Zhang Huailang shouted, and all the ministers responded one after another.

"Do you think I am willing? Will there be a second such thing?" Wen Wenlan felt heartbroken, and his sharp eyes swept across the face of the ministers standing in front of him. "You are all families, and your grandchildren are almost as big as me. You won't not understand what today's thing means. Is this a joke that you can just change it!"

"His Majesty……"

"As a minister, the superior should be loyal to the court and share the worries of the emperor, and the subordinates should be sympathetic to the people and love the people as their sons. I have never doubted your loyalty. How about sharing the worries of the emperor?" Wen Wenlan pointed to his heart, his dry throat could no longer speak, and he was completely supported by a little strength. "What kind of morality is a group of important officials whistling in the Soul Hall! Putting aside the etiquette and law of ancestors, who have really considered my feelings!"

Wen Wenlan was very sad. It has been six years since she took the lead and obediently, but this was just her deceiving herself. Although the six ministers changed round after round, the old ministers who controlled the three provinces could not shake it.

They served the Southern Dynasty, founded by the father, not the emperor.

"Your Majesty, all the ministers." Zhao Shunran suddenly stood up. He bowed deeply to Wen Wenlan first, and then looked serious, "I have a few words to say to me, I must say them."

Wen Wenlan's eyes at Zhao Shunran became sharper. If he said a wrong sentence, he would push him out the next second.

"The ministers don't have much contact with General Zhou, but in Shunran's opinion, General Zhou can afford this treatment both public and private. It is the most rare for people who are in love between heaven and earth. Does Lord Zhang agree with it?" Zhao Shunran said with kindness and plain tone, which made the anger on both sides disappear a lot.

"I am not unkind to human feelings and do not recognize this true love." I don't know whether it was moved by Wen Wenlan's true feelings or Zhao Shunran's move, Zhang Huailang sniffed, with a slight concession in his tone, "It's just that the old minister assisted Your Majesty in protecting the Southern Dynasty for many years, and he could never see Your Majesty doing something that would damage the reputation of the Southern Dynasty. The son of the criminal minister would never be able to enter the imperial tomb!"

"Mr. Zhang is afraid that he should not ruin his reputation."

Zhang Huailang was shocked when he heard Zhao Shunran say this.

"I wonder where Lord Zhang heard about this news, whether there is any certified physical evidence." Zhao Shunran deliberately paused and left some time for Zhang Huailang to recall. "Your Majesty will naturally check it carefully and carefully again, otherwise the former Minister of Justice and the Minister of Revenue would not have fallen, right?"

After Zhao Shunran reminded him, Zhang Huailang almost broke out in cold sweat. The court did not find out how secretly the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Revenue did. As a result, Feng Si, who was trained by His Majesty, was immediately taken away, which shows that His Majesty's methods are very good.

Furthermore, these news were all heard by Dugu Yong. Dugu Yong is far away in Nanmin now. Even if what he said is true, people will not be able to come back at once. Besides, physical evidence, all the people related to the old case have been killed, let alone something left behind.

Moreover, the old case itself is a taboo that cannot be mentioned again. Telling it out will still damage the reputation of the Southern Dynasty. If you are not careful, you may follow the footsteps of the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Revenue.

"Shunran knows that Lord Zhang is loyal and worried about His Majesty's dragon body today, so he accidentally said it more severely." Looking at Zhang Huailang's face, Zhao Shunran knew that he had been trying to touch him for the time being, so he quickly gave him a step to avoid remorse. "Lord Zhang has a high position and is full of eyes looking at him."

Zhao Shunran leaned into Zhang Huailang's ear and said it to him alone.

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Huailang let out a sudden sigh. He looked at Wen Wenlan, his eyes softened a lot.

"Thank you, Lord Zhang, for coming to pay your respects today. The adults are busy with government affairs, so go back to rest, I am tired."

Zhang Huailang said relieved, and Wen Wenlan suddenly felt much more relaxed. She had no energy to deal with these ministers now, and she didn't want to pursue other matters, so she sent them all away in one sentence.

Wen Wenlan told Buyan to send away several ministers, and even Prince Su and the Emperor's Master returned. After everyone left the side hall of the Soul Hall, Wen Wenlan completely relaxed and leaned to one side, almost falling down.

"Your Majesty, I'll ask someone to send you back to rest." Zhao Shunran turned back halfway. Seeing Wen Wenlan's expression was wrong, he jumped forward to hold her arm, "Your Majesty's face is very bad, take care of the dragon body."

Wen Wenlan waved his hand and signaled that it was okay.

At this time, Buyan happened to come back. Zhao Shunran quickly asked him to help Wen Wenlan into the side hall to rest, watching the two of them enter the hall. Zhao Shunran planned to go to the main hall to worship and leave the palace. When he turned around, he was watching Buyu look straight at him.

"Mr. Xu." Zhao Shunran was still very gentle and polite. He was like this to everyone in the palace and never acted as an official.

"I really didn't expect that Lord Zhao would speak for General Zhou." After all, the two were still fighting for the position of the emperor. "Now General Zhou is gone, isn't Lord Zhao going to comfort His Majesty? His Majesty has always valued Lord Zhao very much."

He said this deliberately without saying anything.

"Sir Xu, don't joke about Zhao, General Zhou is still listening next to him." Zhao Shunran chuckled and pointed to the main hall next door where chanting scriptures and praying blessings and crying were moving. "Zhao took the initiative to admit defeat, because he admired General Zhou, and would never do anything despicable behind him. It's a pity..."

He raised his eyebrows, "Why did Lord Zhao come back again?"

"I'm still worried about Your Majesty. As I said before, sharing your worries is the duty of a minister." As he said that, Zhao Shunran lowered his eyes slightly, "I'm not hiding it to Lord Xu, Zhao did have any love for Your Majesty before, but he absolutely had no inappropriate thoughts!"

Zhao Shunran was startled by what he said. He was shocked and waved his hands repeatedly.

"Oh?" Buyu sighed softly, with a tweak rising, and a faint smile on his lips, "Why did Lord Zhao give up again? It was also a good opportunity at that time."

"Mr. Xu, Zhao deeply believes that only General Zhou is worthy of staying with His Majesty. Although General Zhou's background is not prominent, his feelings for His Majesty are the purest. He does not seek wealth because of His Majesty's identity, but only because that person is his deep love..." Zhao Shunran silently read Wen Wenlan's name, "And the others are just to strengthen the family and for their own selfish desires."

"Zhao now has full respect and gratitude to Your Majesty. Zhao now only wants to be loyal to Your Majesty and repay Your Majesty for his grace."

After saying a lot of words, Zhao Shunran breathed a sigh of relief. The heavy thing that had been in his heart was suddenly removed. He didn't understand why he suddenly said these words to Buyu.

Perhaps because Buyu is the one around His Majesty, or perhaps he can hear it when he is talking here.

After listening to Zhao Shunran's words, he remained silent without saying a word.

Pure?

Indeed, since Zhou Mohuai learned of His Majesty's identity, he has not asked His Majesty for anything, and he never interferes in the affairs of the government. It seems that His Majesty is not His Majesty, but is really just his sweetheart.

General Zhou has always been willing to listen to His Majesty's words, one because of the word "feelings" and the other because of the promises at that time.

It's quite pure.

His Majesty has always wanted to give everything to General Zhou, increase his title, and be granted the title of marquis and kings.

"Mr. Zhao is intent." Buyu then realized that Zhao Shunran was not only talented, but also had a clear relationship. It's a pity that he couldn't always be with His Majesty.

He also agreed that people with impure feelings cannot stay with His Majesty.

"Your Majesty is resting inside, Lord Zhao will go in and talk to His Majesty."

The two of them walked up the steps and pushed the door, and happened to run into Zuo Heng and Wu Qi standing at the door. The four of them were stunned for a while, and then they walked their own paths without contacting each other.

These two people came early in the morning. I think His Majesty didn't expect them to collide together, and I don't know how much they heard just now.

But I don’t mind if I don’t speak, so what if I hear it.

Zhao Shunran didn't mind either, and they couldn't bring these words to Zhou Mohuai.

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