The Jin Empress was the Heavenly Consort who had attacked Dongqing!
When this news reached the ears of Zhao Yong of Qi, it was undoubtedly great news.
Zhao Yong looked at the secret letter in his hand and laughed heartily. His gloomy mood suddenly brightened. He had thought that his illness was incurable and that Duanmu Xiu was at his wit's end. He could only suppress the headaches when his illness flared up but could not cure it. He felt that the only person in the world who could cure him was Lu Yaoyao, but Lu Yaoyao had disappeared and no one knew if she was dead or alive. Now that Lu Yaoyao had returned, he could finally be saved.
"Imperial Father, why are you laughing so happily?" Zhao Rao walked in from outside the imperial study and heard Zhao Yong's laughter.
"Lu Yaoyao is back." Zhao Yong's eyes were full of smiles. He had not laughed so happily in a long time.
Song Hongao was overjoyed, "She didn't die?"
Zhao Rao's beautiful face was filled with confusion. She did not understand Zhao Yong's words. Who didn't die and came back? She thought that a cold-blooded and emotionless person like her Imperial Father would not care about the life and death of others. It was rare to see him so happy for one person.
"Eldest Princess." Song Hongao bowed to Zhao Rao, "Your Imperial Majesty is talking about the Jin Empress, Lu Yaoyao. So she was the Heavenly Consort who attacked Dongqing."
"What?" Zhao Rao was shocked, "Isn't the Jin Empress dead? Why did she attack Dongqing? Does the Jin still have such a strong military force? "
Zhao Yong looked at the secret letter in his hand and smiled faintly, "Lu Yaoyao's 100,000 elite soldiers are not from the Jin. She brought them from overseas. If the Jin still had such a strong military force, they would not have allied with us in the first place."
Song Hongao wanted to know what the Emperor planned to do next. Was he going to find Lu Yaoyao directly or think of other ways? No matter what, he had to find a way to cure his illness.
But because the Eldest Princess was here, he could not ask some questions.
"Rao 'er, is there something you need from us?" Zhao Yong did not want his daughter to know that only Lu Yaoyao could cure his illness. He put away the secret letter and looked at Zhao Rao gently.
Zhao Rao was confused, but she didn't show it. "Father, tomorrow is grandfather's birthday. I want to go out of the palace to celebrate grandfather's birthday."
"I had forgotten about this matter. So tomorrow is the national father-in-law's birthday. Go and bring a birthday gift for me." Zhao Yong said. He didn't really remember what the Emperor's father-in-law was like now. Ever since the late Empress passed away, the Emperor's father-in-law had resigned from his post and stayed at home. If it wasn't for Cheng Zheng supporting the family, perhaps the Cheng family would have long since declined.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yong felt a little guilty towards his father-in-law.
Zhao Rao replied in a low voice, "Yes, Imperial Father. I'll go prepare the birthday present first."
In reality, she didn't really want to go to the Cheng family, but she couldn't miss her grandfather's birthday. If she went to the Cheng family, she would definitely meet Cheng Zheng. As for this uncle of hers, she regretted provoking him back then.
Ever since she had vaguely sensed that there was a problem with her father's health, the Eldest Prince and Second Prince had fought openly and covertly. In order to deal a blow to her, the Second Prince had schemed against her fiancé. Now, she inexplicably had the reputation of being a jinx to her husband. It wouldn't be easy for her to marry a satisfactory son-in-law. She originally didn't think much of it. In any case, she didn't particularly like her original fiancé and didn't want to marry in these few years. However, when she wanted to win over the hearts of the Eldest Prince, she couldn't avoid coming into contact with Cheng Zheng. She increasingly felt that this uncle of hers was more dangerous than she knew.
She felt that it was better to have a fiancé. At least when facing Cheng Zheng, she would have more confidence.
Watching Zhao Rao's departing figure, Zhao Yong stared thoughtfully at Song Honao.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Song Honao felt his scalp go numb under Zhao Yong's stare.
"Honao ah, zhen remembers that you haven't married yet?" Zhao Yong smiled warmly, his gaze seemingly benevolent as he looked at Song Honao.
Song Honao immediately became alert, "Your Majesty, although this subject hasn't married yet, my heart already belongs to someone."
"How come zhen never knew that your heart belonged to someone else?" Zhao Yong revealed his white teeth, "Do you not like zhen's daughter?"
"This subject doesn't dare. The Eldest Princess is a rare woman in this world. It is this subject that is not worthy of her." Song Honao immediately said.
Zhao Yong narrowed his eyes, "Could it be that you also believe the rumor that Jin 'er will jinx her husband?"
Don't think that he didn't know how the son-in-law had died. It was all the work of the Second Prince. Although Zhao Rao had dealt with the Second Prince, no matter how he looked at it, the Second Prince was too ruthless. If it wasn't for the fact that Zhao Yong's health was getting worse, with his temper, he would have already killed this son of his.
"Your Majesty, this subject naturally doesn't believe it. Song Honao said helplessly, "The Eldest Princess will not want to marry this subject."
"Hmph, I don't know who she resembles, to be so indifferent to her own marriage." Zhao Yong snorted unhappily, "She's the same as Cheng Zheng!"
Song Honao smiled, "Cheng Zheng doesn't seem to be biological father and son."
Zhao Yong glanced at Song Honao, as if unhappy with his reminder, "Have people keep an eye on the Eldest Princess, don't let anyone hurt her."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Song Honao replied, thinking that not many people could hurt Zhao Rao. Even the treacherous Second Prince didn't dare to directly attack Zhao Rao, only daring to plot against the son-in-law. Zhao Rao would definitely be able to protect herself, not to mention that she had Cheng Zheng behind her.
Although Cheng Zheng didn't show it, he could see that he was concerned about Zhao Rao.
"Zhen wants to see Lu Yaoyao." Zhao Yong said in a low voice.
He couldn't be sure if Lu Yaoyao could cure his illness, but if he didn't go find her, then there really wouldn't be any hope.
Song Honao's eyes were filled with worry, "Your Majesty, do you want to leave the capital at this time?"
The Eldest Imperial Prince and the Second Imperial Prince were already at loggerheads with each other. If it wasn't for the Emperor suppressing them, these two brothers would probably do even more outrageous things. Once the Emperor left, wouldn't they turn the Imperial Capital upside down?
"Let's just let them fight to the death." Zhao Yong coldly said, clearly disappointed in his two sons.
He somewhat regretted not discovering his illness earlier. Otherwise, if he had been cured earlier, he would have had a few more sons, and there would definitely be one that he would be satisfied with.
Song Honao sighed in his heart. The Emperor was such an outstanding person, but he had given birth to two sons who couldn't be helped.
"Go and make preparations. We'll go to Dongqing in a few days." Zhao Yong said lightly, "Bring Duanmu Xiu along as well."
"I'll go and make preparations immediately." Song Honao said.
Zhao Yong rubbed his chin, revealing a meaningful smile, "Why didn't Lu Yaoyao look for Mo Rongzhan when she came back? Could it be that she wants to divorce Mo Rongzhan? "
"…" Song Honao lowered his head silently. The Emperor seemed to be thinking a little too much.
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(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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