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"What is this?" Zhao Jing raised it up with a slight frown. It was an exquisite small embroidered box. From far away, one could smell the fragrance of the box. It seemed like it was something that belonged to his daughter. Zhao Jing had never come into contact with any of his daughter's items, so he didn't know much about them. When he opened it, he saw a field of pink. The color was extremely pleasing to the eyes.

"Your majesty, it's rouge!" Wei Shuge said.

Zhao Jing smiled. "rouge?" What do you think this is? I don't need these, why don't I reward you? Your daughter's face is like a peach plum, so it's naturally the most beautiful color. "

Wei Shuge glanced at Zhao Yuannan. Zhao YuanNan left the hall and stood guard outside.

"This is no ordinary rouge, this is the rouge of a drunk flower!" Wei Shuge whispered into Zhao Jing's ear.

Zhao Jing's eyebrows shot up. "Really?"

"How can he deceive His Majesty?" "Actually, a long time ago, this servant wanted the people of the Demon Palace to live a life of bloodshed. What was a proper sect? What is evil? We are both human beings, flesh and blood. Why would we let you die? Why don't we change our professions and live a peaceful life? "

"I agree!" Whose life is not? " Zhao Jing shoved the rouge box into Wei Shuge's hands. "You can do anything you want. There's only one life. If you don't cherish it, there's no room for negotiation!" Since they have already entered the capital, we might as well look for a way to make a living. Firstly, it is to find a way for us to survive, and secondly, it is our eyes! "

Wei Shuge nodded. "That's what I thought. That's why I allowed them to stay in the capital! But, they've already gotten used to the life of licking blood from the blade, so I wonder if they can calm down? "

"Whether or not I can settle down depends on whether or not my points are worth it." Zhao Jing let out a long breath. "I believe that you can pacify them and do things for us!" The Qi Family has spies in the Qi Family, and the Regent's Estate has spies in the Regent's Estate. We cannot be blind and deaf, so we should have our own information network. Sister Shuge, do you understand? "

Wei Shuge thought about it. "His Majesty meant …" Get people into the palace too? "

"After the new year, I will be the dancing hero. The civil and military officials in the imperial court will definitely make me accept the imperial harem." Zhao Jing's eyes darkened as he lightly sniffed the remaining fragrance on his fingertips. "Since we're entering the palace, we can't just let them stay by my side. We have to work with them from the inside as well."

Wei Shuge nodded. "Master Shi's team has already been prepared. Should we inform him after we prepare this?"

Zhao Jing shook his head. "The reason why secrets are a secret is because the fewer people who know, the better!" You'll never be able to guarantee that those people will stick with you for any other purpose. Shuge, after two years in the palace, you and I have already seen through the scheming of the imperial court, right? It's not that I don't dare to be sincere, it's just that I don't have the heart to! "

Wei Shuge stepped forward and gently embraced her. "Sister Shuge will always be with you. She will lead the way for you and walk through fire and water without any hesitation!"

Zhao Jing smiled, but the light in his eyes dimmed a bit. "I can't sleep. Accompany me to the Imperial Study!"

Wei Shuge nodded. Together with Zhao Yuannan, they followed Zhao Jing into the royal study.

The brazier in the study was set ablaze by Zhao Yuannan. Zhao Yuannan knew very well that Zhao Jing feared the cold. The candlelight in the room was also extremely bright. Zhao Yuannan had cut the candle just right, because Zhao Jing was afraid of the dark.

There was a secret compartment under the drawer of the imperial study. There was something hidden inside that compartment — it was Zhao Jing's main mental support. Sometimes, when she couldn't sleep, she would take it out and examine it carefully. It was actually a wooden box, an extremely simple and inconspicuous box. There were a few wooden slips inside, and each one was inscribed with a name.

From the Qi Family to the Residence of Regent, from the Residence of Regent to the names of all the officials present in the Imperial Court, Zhao Jing had memorized every single one of them thoroughly.

At this moment, Zhao Jing was holding onto a wooden slip with Qi Yunshan's name written on it. Qi Rufeng and Qi Ruyu were written on the back of the slip. Qi Rufeng's group had already been drawn out with cinnabar. After all, Qi Rufeng was already dead, so he could no longer be counted as a member of this box.

"We have to wait!" Zhao Jing held the wooden slip and stared at the words "Qi Yun Shan" on it, his eyes filled with viciousness. "I will wait for them one by one, and they will quickly go down to accompany my mother!" Mother is so lonely on the road, she will definitely like the big gift that I have given her! "

"What do you want to do?" Wei Shuge asked.

Zhao Jing unhurriedly picked up another slip of wood from the wooden box. The name "Du He Ming", the Minister of Rites, was clearly written on it. "We should start with him!"

"How do we do this?" Zhao Yuannan didn't understand. He held the copper picker in his hand and was a little worried. "The Ministry of Rites is used to having few mistakes, even if the emperor wants to catch him, it's not easy." Last time there was a drought in Jiangbei Province, we turned the whole of the Hall of Rites' Shang Shu Prefecture upside down, and he's still holding a grudge against us in his heart. Even if they were to place the blame on the Residence of Regent, but … Du He Ming is too cunning. To be able to get Qi Yun Shan's trust, it must not be underestimated! "

"This Emperor is going to offer sacrifices to the Heavens!" Zhao Jing raised his eyebrows and glanced at Zhao Yuannan. "After the Autumn Competition is over, I want to thank the heavens for bestowing upon me the greatest amount of talent in Grand Xia. These people will become the future pillars of Grand Xia." Two years after I ascended the throne, I should thank God for his kindness! "

Zhao Yuannan looked at her steadily, and his eyes darkened, "This servant understands. This matter... This servant will definitely arrange everything properly. "

"Go investigate the matter regarding the sacrifice of the heavens first. The sacrifice of the heavens is to tell the citizens of Da Xia Empire that we are the masters of Grand Xia, and that it is a good time for us to establish our name, so we definitely have a reason to go. I presume the Residence of the Regent will not stop us." Zhao Jing looked at the name on the slip. "Sacrifice to the heavens!" Use your flesh and blood as an offering, and sacrifice my mother's soul in heaven! "

This was only the beginning of revenge!

Zhao Jing could not interfere in the matters of the imperial government. In the past, Qi Yunshan was still in the East. The papers from the six divisions were all delivered to the Residence of Regent without exception. This seemed to have become a tacit understanding of the situation. No one dared to say anything, because even the emperor had tacitly consented to this tacit agreement. After all, everyone knew that the emperor didn't care about politics. All he did was eat, drink, and have fun.

Since everyone thought so, Zhao Jing was naturally happy to see it happen. Only an emperor that didn't pose any threat could live for even longer. Moreover, no one would place their attention on Zhao Jing. They would treat her as a transparent, unconscious ruler!

"Young master, where are you going today? Full Moon Residence? " Zhao Yuannan was sitting in front of the car. He opened a corner of the curtain and poked his head in.

"It's so boring to always go to the Full Moon Restaurant!" Zhao Jing smiled coldly. "Isn't it said that there's a Plum Plaza located ten li outside the city?" Even though the Plum Blossom has yet to bloom, it is still good for him not to explore the path ahead.

Zhao Yuannan was surprised, "Exit the city? Young master, it might not be safe outside the city. There's only the four of us here today! "

"Commander Li and Shuge together are enough to protect me!" Zhao Jing played with the jade pendant on his waist as he lay inside the carriage. "You should know that the more careful you are in this world, the more dangerous it is!"

Wei Shuge was waiting on the side. Inside the car, she had Zhao Jing's favorite food, the sweet hawthorn. On the small square table, there were even some delicate pastries. It could be said that they were all available at once.

Li Eheng drove, not daring to say anything. The news had already been sent to the Residence of Regent by Qiong Ying, and even if he wanted to stop the emperor, the Regent himself would have to come. Li Yiheng was only a commander of the imperial guards, but he did not dare to go overboard. Moreover, even if he advised, the Emperor would not listen to him.

The Ten Li Plaza was located on the outskirts of the north part of the city. Many people knew of this place, but very few people would go there. He had heard that the Plum Blossom Plaza was located in a valley and there was only one way in and out. With someone standing guard outside the Plum Garden, it was very difficult for an ordinary person to enter, unless the Plum Garden's owner sincerely invited them!

Li Yi was convinced that even if Zhao Jing did go, if he didn't reveal his identity, then it would be impossible for him to enter. Thus, he felt that Zhao Jing had to close the door. They would soon be able to return home!

"Young master, is this the place ahead?" Zhao Yuannan shouted.

Zhao Jing lifted the curtain of the carriage window to look outside and saw a wooden door not far away. It was tall like a memorial archway, with the words "Ten Li Plaza" written on it. There were guards on the left and right. In front of the memorial archway was an open area with no shelter nearby. As a result, anyone who looked suspicious would be able to see the carriage clearly from a distance and be prepared for it.

Before the carriage reached the memorial archway, it was stopped by someone. The guards were neatly dressed, with swords at their waists. They looked very alert. Seeing Li Yiheng and Zhao Yuannan standing in front of the carriage, the guards shouted sternly, "Who are you? What are you doing here? "

Li Yiheng hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "May I ask Sir, is this the 10-Li Plaza? Is the Plum Garden inside? Is the owner of the Plum Flower Manor here? "

"You are looking for the owner? Do you have an invitation? " the guard asked.

"We don't have an invitation. My young master came to see your family's manor lord in admiration. I do not know if you can pass on the message, but we do not have any ill intentions, and only wish to experience the Plum Plaza! "

"Everyone wants to go in, but no one can! If you want to go in, you'll have to ask about the knife in our hands first. If the knife agrees, then you can go in! " As the voice fell, the guard suddenly shouted, "Set up the formation!"

As soon as Zhao Jing heard about setting up the formation, he immediately lifted the curtain of the carriage and got out. "This is truly a grand show. I thought the Plum Blossom Meet would be a pleasant place, but it turns out it's actually such a filthy and selfish place." If such beautiful scenery is not shared with others, even if all the flowers in the world are gone, what meaning would there be? "

"Let's not bicker with the young master, we'll see how true your words are!" The guard said, "We can either leave this place as soon as possible, or we can rely on our own ability to charge into the array! There is no third way! "

Zhao Jing frowned slightly. "Do I look like a boorish person to you?" If I use my blade and gun, I might hurt my fingernail! " The singer Wei Shu was standing respectfully behind Zhao Jing, holding a plate of Sweet 'n' Sour Hawthorn in her hands.

Everyone looked at each other in dismay. Could it be that they were inferior to this kid's fingernail? This was simply too much, too boastful!

Zhao Jing chewed the sweet hawthorn in his mouth. Suddenly, he let out a cry and covered his face. "Tooth pain!"

Wei Shuge was getting anxious. "Young Master?"

"Don't worry about it!" Zhao Jing waved his hand and shouted at the guards, "Cut the crap! What formation are you going to set up?" Get Wen Rusheng out of here and see me! "Too late, I'll make it so that you all won't be able to bear the consequences!"

Upon hearing the name "Wen Rusheng," all the guards were stunned. Their faces were filled with astonishment and disbelief. Even Zhao Yuannan and Li Eheng looked at each other in dismay. What did this Ten Li Plaza have to do with Wen Rusheng?