Tang Dynasty, my wife Wu Zetian

Chapter 270 You Are a Saint
In the bedroom, Wu Meiniang stared at the lampshade in silence.

Zhang Da Hai knelt at her feet, his forehead pressed tightly against the ground, his fat body trembling slightly.

He had told Empress Wu all about Zhu Zhenlian's situation.

After a long while, Wu Meiniang said calmly, "Such an important matter, why didn't you tell me before you acted on your own?"

Zhang Dahai gritted his teeth and said, "I thought it was a trivial matter, but I didn't expect..."

Wu Meiniang clenched the armrest with her fingers. She was also full of confusion at the moment and didn't bother to blame Zhang Dahai.

Could it be that the emperor wanted to release the two concubines and sent people to take Zhu Zhenlian away?
No, Wu Meiniang knew the emperor very well. Most of his mind was on state affairs and he was not a romantic man.

If no one reminded him, he probably wouldn't even remember the two concubines.

"Don't rush to apologize. Go check immediately to find out who Zhu Zhenlian is. She shouldn't just be a palace maid beside Yang Yunv."

Zhang Duohai was as if granted amnesty and said, "I will check right away."

……

Zhu Zhenlian followed Wang Fusheng silently, feeling uneasy.

The series of events that happened today were beyond her understanding.

She didn't understand why the Queen's men wanted to capture her, and she didn't understand why the Emperor wanted to save her?
Could it be that I have been involved in the court struggle without realizing it?

After a while, she was brought to a magnificent palace complex.

Wang Fusheng turned his head and glanced at her, then said with a pleasant expression, "Please follow me."

Zhu Zhenlian followed him to the outside of a palace. After he went in to report, he took her into the house.

Sitting on the couch in the room was a man, who was the emperor whom I had glimpsed today.

Perhaps because the emperor was the only one in the room, he did not exude an overly majestic aura.

Zhu Zhenlian looked at him without feeling any fear. She kowtowed and said, "Your servant greets Your Majesty."

When Li Zhi heard her voice, he was sure she was the woman he had been talking to across the wall. He smiled and said, "Zhu Zhenlian, I kept my promise and helped you find your brother."

Zhu Zhenlian was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Li Zhi and said in surprise: "You, you are..."

Li Zhi laughed and said, "Have you forgotten Li Shuitai, who spoke to you that day?"

In an instant, Zhu Zhenlian's face was filled with a variety of expressions, all colorful and vibrant. Finally, it turned bright red. She lowered her head and said, "So you... you are the current Sage. I didn't know that I offended the Sage that day. Please forgive me."

Li Zhi laughed and said, "I concealed it on purpose. How can I blame you? Hurry up and sit down to talk."

Zhu Zhenlian looked up at him, her face turned even redder, she slowly stood up and looked around, not knowing where to sit.

Wang Fusheng pointed to the other side of the couch and said with a smile, "Madam Zhu, please sit there."

Zhu Zhenlian responded, walked over and sat down halfway, lowered her head, and tangled her two fingers together, looking very embarrassed.

Li Zhi smiled and said, "Sing me another Changmen Fu."

Zhu Zhenlian glanced at him sideways, nodded her head slightly, and opened her red lips, and a melodious and graceful song came out of her mouth.

Li Zhi closed his eyes and listened quietly. When she finished singing, he said, "It's not as sad as the one I sang that day."

After singing the song, Zhu Zhenlian calmed down a lot. She rolled her eyes at him, as if to say, do you really want me to be sad?

Li Zhi sighed and said, "Madam Zhu, your family's tragedy is, in a sense, my responsibility. I feel very sorry."

Zhu Zhenlian hurriedly said, "This is all due to corrupt officials. Your Majesty's subsequent remedial measures, I... your servant and my mother saw it all."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "I am Li Shuitai now. You don't have to treat me as the emperor, nor do you have to call yourself a slave. Let's chat like we did last time, okay?"

Zhu Zhenlian turned her head to glance at his expression, and seeing that he looked gentle, she nodded.

Li Zhi thought for a moment and said, "Madam Zhu, judging from your tone that day, you didn't like the war in Hebei, did you?"

Zhu Zhenlian lowered her head and said softly, "Every time there's a war, men are needed as laborers, and women also have to help the soldiers on the front lines with their clothes and shoes. No one has time to focus on farming."

Li Zhi said, "But sometimes, if we don't fight, foreign tribes will invade our Tang Dynasty, burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of atrocities." Zhu Zhenlian hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, we, the common people of Hebei, are not unreasonable. As long as we can make a living, we will definitely support the court. The heroes of Hebei are all eager to serve our country, but..."

Li Zhi raised his hand and said, "I understand. When you can't even make a living and your family is gone, you naturally won't have time to think about the country."

Zhu Zhenlian whispered, "Your Majesty is wise."

Li Zhi pondered and said, "Madam Zhu, the Khitans on the border are likely to rebel and invade the Tang Dynasty. I am fighting in Hebei at this time. Will you support me?"

Zhu Zhenlian stared at Li Zhi and said firmly, "Everyone's life has gradually improved. Not only will I support you, I believe the common people of Hebei will also support Your Majesty!"

Li Zhi smiled and said, "I feel relieved with your words."

An eunuch entered the hall and bowed to Li Zhi, saying, "Your Majesty, Xiao Shunzi has been brought here and is waiting outside the hall."

Li Zhi said: "Let him in."

Soon, Xiao Shunzi entered the hall and bowed to Li Zhi.

After paying his respects, he suddenly noticed someone staring at him. Turning his head, he saw a woman dressed as a palace maid.

The two looked at each other, staring intently.

After not seeing each other for several years, both of them had changed in appearance and temperament, but they still recognized each other in an instant.

Zhu Zhenlian smiled with tears in her eyes, walked over slowly, hugged him in her arms, and said sobbingly: "Little brother, I finally found you."

Xiao Shunzi was also very excited when he saw his relatives, but he had been in the palace longer, so his first reaction was to look at the emperor.

Li Zhi smiled and nodded at him. Only then did Xiao Shunzi dare to release his emotions. He hugged Zhu Zhenlian tightly and sobbed softly.

"Sister!"

Li Zhi said, "Fu Sheng, these siblings must have a lot to talk about. Take them to a quiet room and let them reminisce."

Wang Fusheng agreed and took the two of them away.

That night, the brother and sister chatted in Ganlu Palace all night long as if they were tireless.

It was not until Li Zhi woke up the next day that he learned that the two were still talking in the house. Feeling emotional, he just asked someone to send them some food and not to disturb them.

It was not until noon that the two finally could not stand the sleepiness anymore. Wang Fusheng arranged a room for each of them to sleep in.

In the afternoon, Li Yong suddenly came over to pay his respects.

Li Zhi knew from his expression that he was worried about his young eunuch, so he came to investigate the situation. He then briefly told him about Xiao Shunzi and Zhu Zhenlian.

Li Yong had heard Xiao Shunzi talk about his family situation and knew that he had an older sister. He was happy for him when he learned that Xiao Shunzi had recognized his sister.

However, while he was happy, Li Yong also hoped that Xiao Shunzi would go back soon.

He is still planning to let Yang Yunv and Zheng Yunv meet Li Zhi. Xiao Shunzi is his important adviser and he cannot do without him.

It was not until the evening that Xiao Shunzi returned to Daji Hall.

Li Yong hurriedly brought him into the house and complained, "Xiao Shunzi, now that you have a sister, you've forgotten the important things, haven't you? I'm counting on you to help me with my plans."

Xiao Shunzi's face was flushed, and he said with a smile: "Your Highness, there is no need to be afraid, and there is no need to take the risk of doing this. There is a better way."

Li Yong was stunned: "What better way?"

Xiao Shunzi smiled and said, "My sister will ask His Majesty to let him meet with the two imperial ladies."

Li Yong frowned and said, "Isn't she just a palace maid? What's the point of begging for mercy?"

Xiao Shunzi snorted and said, "Your Highness, my sister is not an ordinary palace maid. She has a very good relationship with His Majesty." He told him how Zhu Zhenlian and Li Zhi knew each other.

After hearing this, Li Yong was amazed and chuckled, "Hey, my father would actually do something like this?"

Xiao Shunzi said, "So let's just wait. If sister's plea doesn't work, it won't be too late to implement the plan!"

Li Yong thought about it and said, "Okay then, I'll listen to you."

(End of this chapter)