My subjects are too rebellious!

In Kunning Palace, Liu Jin stood next to Lu Zhi.

But Zhao Gao below was kneeling obediently.

"So, it was you who leaked the news that His Majesty had left the palace?"

When Zhao Gao heard this, his eyelids trembled, and then his whole body shook like a sieve.

"My Queen Mother, I have always been loyal to you. Without your instructions, I would never dare to spread the news privately."

However, Lu Zhi smiled slightly, and her smile was very sweet and beautiful.

But when Zhao Gao saw this smile, his heart trembled.

Without waiting for Lü Zhi to speak, Zhao Gao kowtowed and said in fear: "All the mistakes are my fault. I am willing to accept the punishment."

Lu Zhi hated her subordinates who were disobedient. She wanted only two types of people: those who listened to her and those who were dead.

Because the dead will never betray her.

Lu Zhi looked at Zhao Gao with some annoyance and said impatiently, "This is the last time." After that, she got up and left.

But Zhao Gao finally put his heart at ease. At least his life was saved.

But just when he relaxed, Liu Jin, who had been by Lu Zhi's side, walked over to Zhao Gao.

"Go and receive the ten lashes of punishment yourself."

Zhao Gao looked up at Liu Jin and said, "Yes."

Looking at Liu Jin's departing back, Zhao Gao's little eyes were filled with resentment.

As the eunuch in charge of the imperial seal, Liu Jin's status was much higher than Zhao Gao's, and at this moment, Zhao Gao's desire to climb up erupted again.

...

In Weiyang Palace, Wu Zetian looked at Han Xin and Ji Tao beside Qin Chuan.

The pair of beautiful eyes looked so nice as they moved around.

"I have met Her Majesty the Queen."

Ji Tao also quickly followed suit and shouted, "This humble girl greets Her Majesty the Queen."

Although Han Xin is a straight man, he is not stupid.

After entering the palace, he kept his head slightly lowered and did not dare to look around casually.

And now, in the Queen's bedroom, he didn't even dare to raise his head.

On the other hand, Ji Tao was just a village woman who would tremble with fear when she saw the county magistrate.

Now that she had met the queen, she could only lower her head and lean closely against Han Xin.

Wu Zetian was a smart person. On the way to Qinchuan, she learned about what had happened from Shangguan Wan'er.

Therefore, she did not act like a queen, but smiled very kindly.

"Sister, don't be like this. Wan'er, hurry up and help her up."

Shangguan Wan'er immediately stepped forward, held Ji Tao's arm and lifted her up.

The woman who suddenly appeared beside her made Ji Tao's eyes light up. She felt that the woman smelled good and looked very good.

Han Xin was also helped up by Zhang Rang, but both of them still lowered their heads slightly and did not dare to look directly at Wu Zetian.

Qin Chuan had been observing this scene. He thought that Han Xin, a fool, would just stare at the queen.

It turns out that this guy just has low emotional intelligence, he is simple but not stupid.

Qin Chuan saw that they were uncomfortable, so he quickly came to their rescue and said, "Well, we've already met, so let's go first."

Han Xin and the other man had wanted to leave a long time ago. It wasn't that this place was bad, it was just too good, yet too depressing at the same time.

But Qin Chuan suddenly said: "Ji Tao, you stay."

"Empress, this Han Xin is my sworn brother. I told Ji Tao that you thought he was her family."

Hearing Qin Chuan's joke, Wu Zetian also laughed and said, "Of course, since he is your majesty's sworn brother, I will be Ji Tao's family member from now on."

"Ji Tao, come here. If Han Xin dares to bully you in the future, tell me and I will take care of it for you."

How could Ji Tao dare to do that? She wanted to kneel down again, but Shangguan Wan'er was quick to hold her up.

Qin Chuan was also very helpless when he saw this, and said to Ji Tao: "I told you that Han Xin will be my sworn brother from now on, and the queen will be your family. Don't be afraid, no one will dare to bully you in the future, Dawu."

After saying that, she took Han Xin away, leaving behind only Ji Tao, who was a little reserved, and Wu Zetian, who had a smile on her face.

However, women understand women, and Wu Zetian took Ji Tao to her own clothing room.

Ji Tao had never seen so many clothes before. She was dazzled at the sight and the nervousness in her heart disappeared instantly.

It is indeed women's nature to love beauty.

Wu Zetian smiled and glanced at Wan'er, who instantly understood and hurried to the bedroom to call over a few palace maids.

"Sister, do you like it?"

"Ah."

Seeing the passion in Ji Tao's eyes, Wu Zetian smiled and said, "Ji Tao, come here and let them measure your size."

Ji Tao understood immediately that this was to make clothes for herself.

He waved his hands quickly and said, "Queen... Sister, no need, I am fine wearing this."

But how could she defeat Wu Zetian, who kept saying one thing after another?

Women just need to be nicer to themselves.

These clothes are just external possessions, used to highlight your beauty.

Just a few words were enough to fool Ji Tao.

Wu Zetian couldn't help but sigh: "This girl is so innocent."

However, seeing that she was satisfied with just a few pieces of clothing and her smile was extremely sweet, Wu Zetian was very envious.

After all, many years ago, she was also so innocent.

...

"Your Majesty, there is one thing Han Xin is unclear about."

Not long after leaving Weiyang Palace, Han Xin could no longer bear it and knelt down to ask.

Qin Chuan seemed to know what he was going to ask, and smiled lightly, "Ask."

Han Xin raised his head slightly, looked at Qin Chuan and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, why are you so kind to me?"

This was what Han Xin couldn't understand. They had only met once, so why was he so nice to him?

Qin Chuan did not intend to hide it and said directly: "I would rather become a laughing stock and crawl under the crotch of a butcher than let my sword be stained with blood."

"I don't want to let the evil act of killing tarnish my reputation, because it's not worth it."

“The sword kills, but it is drawn for those who are worthy.”

"There are many people who can draw their swords out of passion, but few can put them away."

"From this point alone, Han Xin, I admire you. Secondly, I see that you have a book in your hand and seem to have studied a lot about the art of war, and I believe in my ability to judge people."

After hearing these words, Han Xin couldn't help but feel a little moved.

This emperor actually understands me so well.

A good sword is for killing, but it should be drawn for those who are worthy.

"Brother! I have no way of repaying your kindness. If you can use me in the future, please let me know."

"If you tell me to go east, I will never go west. If you tell me to chase a dog, I will never chase a chicken."

This kid is full of rhymes.

Qin Chuan looked at Han Xin with satisfaction, then helped him up.

"From now on, just call me big brother in private. No need to be polite."

"Let's go and see the house I arranged for you."

After saying that, he affectionately took Han Xin and walked out of the palace gate.