Chapter 65： confirm

"My minister sees the queen empress, empress Jin'an."

"Thank you, Sir, please get up." Bai Qingyang responded lightly, "Sit down."

"Thank you, ma'am." Xie Zhi got up and said.

Bai Qingyang picked up the porcelain cup and took a sip, then said to the two of them, "Let's get to know each other."

Bai Qingyang sat at the main seat, Meng Shike sat cross-legged in front of the short table on the side, and Xie Zhi sat opposite him. Xie Zhi saw him from the moment he entered the hall, and he immediately understood that Bai Qingyang had arranged for him to be among the candidates.

Before Xie Zhi recalled, Meng Shike had been in Qinzhou. Although the two were both Bai Qingyang's staff, they had never met each other.

Meng Shike sat in his original position, cupped his hands to Xie Zhi, and said, "Meng Shike, Xie Shilang, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Xie Zhi also raised his hand and said with pity, "Xie Zhi, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Meng Shike looked at the young man in front of him: he was thin and handsome, wearing a blue gown with a round neck and crotch, narrow sleeves with ripples, a black gauze scarf on his head, and a belt around his waist. Different from his usual demeanor, Xie Zhi in this suit is capable and unrestrained, but when he is wearing a loose official robe, he looks calm and stern.

It's still a bit different from the lone star of the evil spirit in his imagination, Meng Shike thought to himself.

Xie Zhi was not interested in other people, facing Meng Shike's gaze, she just sat there calmly, waiting for him to speak first.

It's just that Meng Shike didn't speak, Bai Qingyang spoke first: "Let's explain it, both of you."

Xie Zhi didn't understand, so: explain... what?

When Meng Shike heard this, he didn't bother to look at Xie Zhi, he looked away guiltily, and fixed his eyes on the tea pet that was shaped like a toad in front of the case.

After the time for a cup of tea has passed.

After hearing the whole story, Xie Zhi: "..." It turned out that Bai Qingyang didn't know that the Empress kissed her...

If they encountered any serious military and political issues, the three of them would have a lot to say. But for a while, facing this embarrassing question, all three of them were a little dumbfounded.

It stands to reason that this matter is not big or small. Let's say it's big, it's just a kiss; let's say it's not big, the two people who kissed are not that simple.

Bai Qingyang sighed: "I don't care about superficial phenomena, I just want to ask, what do you two think of Your Majesty?" In fact, they still care a little.

There are only Bai Xiemeng and three people in the main hall, all the maids and eunuchs are retreated, there are no outsiders here.

Meng Shike said bluntly: "Her Majesty is diligent in government and loves the people. She is not a thing in the pool. It is far from the name of the tyrant in the rumors. The officials believe that it is not appropriate for the empress to act against her in the future."

Bai Qingyang nodded thoughtfully. She invited the two of them today, not only to let the heads of the department talk to each other, but also to hear the thoughts of the subordinates.

Accountability by the way.

Xie Zhi held the opposite point of view: "Master Meng is right, but I think that if the empress wants to succeed, she must remove the empress as an obstacle."

Bai Qingyang nodded without saying a word.

Meng Shike was surprised by Xie Zhi's extreme thoughts: "Xie Shilang looked steady and self-reliant, but he never thought he would dare to speak such nonsense. Get rid of the empress, do you know what the consequences will be?"

Seeing that Xie Zhi didn't want to talk to him, Meng Shike added: "Why do you want to be an enemy of the empress? The empress needs the empress' help if she wants to fulfill her ambition."

Xie Zhi was silent, she did not deny Meng Shike's words.

It is not impossible for Li Zifu to rule the world, but Xie Zhi believes that his future is uncertain, and whether he can govern well is still unknown; as for Bai Qingyang, Xie Zhi knows that if she becomes the emperor, she will definitely make the country peaceful and peaceful.

Li Zi paid really well, and Xie Zhi had no prejudice against him. Based on the experience of real people, Xie Zhi is of course inclined to do things that are more sure.

Bai Qingyang, who was in the chair, listened to the speeches of the two of them, and based on his experience in living a new life, Xie Zhi's thoughts were suitable for the former Li Shou, but it was not wise to apply it to the current Li Zishou.

It is not a bad thing that Dasheng has such a diligent emperor like Li Zishou. The change of dynasty will inevitably lead to bloodshed, and it will always be the common people who will suffer. Bai Qingyang does not want to make innocent people suffer because of his own selfish desires.

Bai Qingyang: "What both of you said makes sense. However, I feel that Dasheng has a monarch like her, which is also a blessing for all people."

"But," Bai Qingyang's approach was not as decisive as before, which surprised Xie Zhi, "If the imperial court doesn't change, the empress will only be shackled in this palace forever."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qingyang thought about the possibility and shook his head. The current Li Zifu respects and considers her, and cannot do anything like imprisoning people.

Meng Shike's expression was very solemn: "Xie Shilang, you are an official appointed by the imperial court, and the Dasheng imperial court promised you a high official and rich salary. Why do you always think about killing the king and seizing the throne?"

"You are trying to injustice your empress and kill Bai Gong's descendants.

"The empress's greatest hope is to avenge Bai Gong's wrong and rejuvenate the Bai family.

"If we change this day, we will really be convicted of treason and treason."

Meng Shike Xiaozhi used reason to move emotion, hoping to convince the young people in front of him. He didn't expect that Bai Xun's chief disciple would be such a radical and impulsive person, who even had the intention of plotting against him.

Although he had heard that Li Chou was a cruel and heartless monarch before, he also had similar thoughts. However, during the past few days when he was in court for a small meeting, he discovered that the queen is actually a very ambitious person who is very close to the people.

Although he didn't understand why she took Bai Qingyang into the palace, but seeing how the emperor and empress got along these days, he felt that Li Chou was a noble person worth grasping.

For Prime Minister Bai's sake, he couldn't do anything to Xie Zhi. He only hoped that Xie Zhi's proposal would not affect Bai Qingyang's decision-making.

But after Meng Shike said so much, both Xie Zhi and Bai Qingyang noticed something strange.

Xie Zhi was puzzled, Meng Shike kept blaming himself, he didn't seem to know that Bai Qingyang's idea of ​​seizing power was in the first place. Didn't Bai Qingyang tell him?

Bai Qingyang also recalled that she had never mentioned to anyone in her life that she wanted to seize power, so Meng Shike always thought that her ultimate goal was to reverse the case for her father and restore the Bai family.

So the two of them can quarrel.

Ok?

How did Xie Zhi come up with the idea of ​​seizing power?

Bai Qingyang thought about it carefully, in this life, she did not tell anyone that she wanted to rebel.

? ? ?

What's going on, how did Xie Zhi know? ? ?

Thinking of this, Bai Qingyang cast a puzzled look at Xie Zhi.

In the previous life, Xie Zhi had always been taciturn, always wearing neat and clean official robes or simple robes, revealing an old-fashioned personality that did not match his age.

However, looking at Xie Zhi in front of him again, it seemed that he was slightly different from the vassal minister in Bai Qingyang's impression, his temperament became a little... Livelier?

Sensing Bai Qingyang's gaze, Xie Zhi asked, "Your Majesty?"

Bai Qingyang regained his senses, looked away and said, "Master Meng is right, we will not discuss this matter."

Xie Zhi: "Yes."

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Meng Shike was sent away by Bai Qingyang, leaving only Bai Qingyang and Xie Zhi in the hall.

Green smoke billowed from the Boshan furnace, Bai Qingyang was bowing his head in thought.

"Your Majesty, you have something to say."

Xie Zhi was very perceptive, Bai Qingyang knew this very well.

"How about Prince Yu?"

Xie Zhi was slightly taken aback, obviously he didn't expect her to ask this: "...She is kind, upright."

Thinking of Yang Dejin, for some reason the corners of his mouth curved up a little, and his mood brightened for that person, Xie Zhi was puzzled.

Bai Qingyang who witnessed this series of micro-expressions: "?" Xie Zhi could laugh?

"What if I want to get rid of him?"

Xie Zhi's expression froze, he looked up at the monarch who had assisted him, and asked, "What's the reason?"

"Because he's in the way."

Xie Zhi's mood had already cooled down, she really didn't understand what Bai Qingyang was thinking.

Do not get rid of Li Fu, but get rid of Yang Dejin?

"In my opinion, the empress is the empress's biggest opponent, and Prince Yu will not be a stumbling block for the empress to complete her dominance."

After Xie Zhi said these words, she just felt suddenly, she had never sang against Bai Qingyang. But this time, she stood on the opposite side of Bai Qingyang, just because she followed a wish in her heart - to protect Yang Dejin and not to let her get hurt.

How would Bai Qingyang react? Will fly into a rage? Will you throw yourself out?

Xie Zhi looked at Bai Qingyang in a neutral manner, allowing her to see clearly the determination in his eyes. But to her surprise, Bai Qingyang sighed softly, and said slowly:

"Thank you, sir, I never told anyone that I wanted to usurp power."

Xie Zhi's expression was very exciting, it was rare for Bai Qingyang to see emotions such as daze, doubt, and panic from her usually calm eyes. It only took a short moment before he disappeared, but Bai Qingyang could see it clearly.

Will Xie Zhi be a reborn person like himself?

Xie Zhi couldn't get it right, it was only because she subconsciously went back to the old way. Who would have known that Bai Qingyang had no intention of seizing power this time.

Bai Qingyang's ability to discern expressions was good, and Xie Zhi had been with Bai Qingyang for many years, so Bai Qingyang could tell what she would do when she was nervous.

"Ma'am." Xie Zhi calmed down, "What do you want to know?"

"When did you know that I wanted to usurp power?"

"...a long time ago." After hearing the ambiguous answer, Bai Qingyang smiled clearly.

"That's right, but I don't want to usurp power now, I'm too tired and unhappy." Bai Qingyang said with emotion, some past events were unbearable to recall.

After hearing this, Xie Zhi suddenly thought of a ridiculous hypothesis.

Bai Qing raised her...won't she also...?

The communication between smart people often does not need to be explicit, only a few words, and both of them seem to know something important.

They couldn't make it clear, firstly because it was beyond their comprehension, and secondly because neither of them wanted to mention the past too much.

For a while, the two were silent for a long time, unable to digest each other's words for a long time.

At the end, Bai Qingyang said: "You like Prince Yu very much?" His tone was sparse and ordinary, as if he was asking her what she had for breakfast.

"Well, she...she's not the same as usual." Xie Zhi replied.

What does "usual" mean in her words, only the two of them can understand.

Bai Qingyang nodded, and then heard Xie Zhi ask her: "Your Majesty also cares about the Empress."

Because he cares, he clings to the past. Because I cared, I was reluctant to remove it.

Bai Qingyang asked back: "Don't you think she has changed a lot?"

Xie Zhi: "Prince Yu is too."

Bai Qingyang: "I don't want to hurt her."

"Me too."

"You've changed a lot."

"Madam, why not?"

Xie Zhi answered several times in succession, which made Bai Qingyang laugh, and Xie Zhi also bent his eyebrows in satisfaction.

"I have something to ask."

"Just ask."

"Since your empress has given up that position, what are your plans for the future?"

"I don't know." Bai Qingyang suppressed his smile, "I want to see how far she can go."

"You want to stay here."

Bai Qingyang did not deny it, but only replied, "For now."

As soon as Xie Zhi heard it, he knew he was right.

The word "temporarily" was just a vague excuse. Based on what she knew about Bai Qingyang, Bai Qingyang was destined to be imprisoned in this palace.

Not involuntarily, but willingly.

The author has something to say:

Li Zichou: Is this the high-end game? It's amazing.

Yang Dejin: A master's move is fatal.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival everyone! It just so happened that today, the plot in my manuscript was also written for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is the same day as today, which is really amazing! (Although the serialized content is still in the midsummer season)