The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

It was obvious that Lu Junze came here specifically because she knew what the Queen had assigned to her.

Lu Junze's attitude also made Gu Shijin realize that his guess was indeed correct, and there were other inside stories about the imperial concubine's death.

In this case, she has nothing to worry about. Gu Shijin said, "I understand."

"I may be very busy these days and don't have time to accompany you." Lu Junze said, patting Gu Shijin on the back.

After the imperial concubine passed away, Duke Dingguo needed to be appeased, and he also found out a lot of things from Liu Tai.

"I understand. Your Majesty should also pay more attention to rest." Gu Shijin also guessed something. In fact, it was beyond her expectation that Lu Junze would come to Chenhua Palace today.

However, Lu Junze did not sit there for long. After chatting for a while, he left Chenhua Palace.

Perhaps because the situation in the court and the harem was very tense during this period, no one dared to make any unnecessary moves, and the imperial concubine's funeral was completed without any problems, and Gu Shijin also breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Shijin was not afraid of trouble, but this was the first task assigned to her by the Queen. If the task was not done well, the Queen could use this as an excuse to gradually weaken her power to assist in managing the six palaces, and then take it back.

Even Lu Junze couldn't say anything about this. You can't blame others for not doing things well.

"It's finally over." Gu Shijin breathed a sigh of relief.

She has not been busy with other things these two days. She has been keeping an eye on this matter every day, fearing that something would happen that the people below could not solve.

Xingzhu was a little confused when she saw Gu Shijin's expression. She asked, "Madam, why are you so nervous?"

Her Majesty is not someone who has not seen big scenes, so what happened this time is actually not a big deal.

Gu Shijin shook her head. She actually knew in her heart that she was not in the right state. She was promoted to the position of concubine all of a sudden, and had two children to take care of. She was not able to balance herself for a while.

"You guys go down, I'll take a rest." Gu Shijin waved his hand.

"Yes."

……

Because he wanted to know something from Liu Tai, Lu Junze had been hiding the news of the imperial concubine's death. The result was not bad. He had already known what he wanted from Liu Tai.

"Your Majesty, this was left by the Imperial Concubine." Su Deyuan came in with a letter in his hand.

This thing was missed when sorting out the concubine's belongings. Su Deyuan found it today when he went to Weiyang Palace.

Lu Junze paused, stretched out his hand and said, “Give it to me.”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

This was a suicide note, with the emperor's personal letter written on the cover. The imperial concubine explained what she had done in the palace over the years, and also said something about Liu Tai.

Finally, the imperial concubine said that she would commit suicide to apologize and hoped that the emperor would let Liu Tai go.

Lu Junze sneered and tore up the letter.

This imperial concubine was also the daughter of Duke Dingguo who was carefully cultivated. Logically, she should have intelligence, wisdom and strategy, but she was fooled by Liu Tai.

Liu Tai might have entered the palace for the imperial concubine in the beginning, but as time went on, and in the world of fame and fortune like the palace, Liu Tai's original intention had long since changed.

There might still be some love left, but it is no longer his first priority.

"Where is Liu Tai?" Lu Junze asked.

Tianlin came out and said, "In the dungeon."

"Go and have a look."

"Yes."

This dungeon can be said to be Lu Junze's private prison. Few people know about it, and Lu Junze usually doesn't use it. This time he arrested Liu Tai and was afraid that the news would leak out, so he imprisoned him here.

Although this dungeon is not used very often, it contains a complete range of things. When Liu Tai was first captured, he refused to say anything, so the secret guards had to use some tricks to get him.

As soon as Lu Junze entered the dungeon, he smelled a bloody smell. He frowned. Tian Lin said, "Your Majesty, how about I bring the person in for trial?"

His men were somewhat violent during the interrogation.

"no need."

Liu Tai had indeed suffered a lot, and there was no good spot on his body except for his face. But I don't know if it was because Liu Tai had a good physique or if Tianlin fed him something, even though his body was covered with wounds, he still looked pretty good.

"Where is the wise king's army?" Lu Junze asked directly. This was also the most important reason why Lu Junze kept Liu Tai temporarily.

Lu Junze knew that the wise king had an army, but he had sent out so many people and still could not find any trace of them near the capital.

Moreover, the virtuous king must have realized that he was being monitored. His whereabouts in recent times have been simple. He stays in the palace most of the time, and occasionally goes out to hang out with the children of aristocratic families. He really seems to be a "leisure king".

Liu Tai raised his head and glanced at Lu Junze, his eyes revealing contempt and disdain.

Lu Junze didn't care about Liu Tai's gaze. He said, "Your path is now in front of you. You don't need me to remind you again."

Liu Tai smiled, which agitated his wound. He frowned and said, "You won't survive if I tell you."

Lu Junze: "You really know where the Xianwang army is."

Lu Junze didn't know whether Liu Tai knew the location of the Xianwang's army, but the army needed instructors. Liu Tai was very skilled in martial arts, and his father was a military officer. The Xianwang had very few military officers who could be used. As long as the Xianwang trusted Liu Tai and there was no problem with his brain, the Xianwang would definitely use Liu Tai.

Not to mention that the virtuous king still had Liu Tai's handle in his hand. The virtuous king knew about the affair between Liu Tai and the imperial concubine. This was also what Lu Junze found out from the virtuous king after the imperial concubine's death. It was just unknown whether Liu Tai took the initiative to give the virtuous king the handle, or the virtuous king found it himself.

Liu Tai looked up suddenly, then he realized that Lu Junze was cheating him.

"You have no choice now." Lu Junze looked at him and said, "Tell me where the wise king's army is. I can guarantee the safety of your parents, sisters and brothers, and they will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives."

"Lu Junze!" Liu Tai's eyes widened, "You despicable and shameless villain!"

"Pa." Before Lu Junze could say anything, Tianlin slapped him.

"presumptuous!"

Lu Junze waved his hand, his face normal. Liu Tai's dying words could not affect him at all. He said, "You use the imperial concubine to complete your own calculations. I don't think you are a gentleman either."

"You!" Liu Tai's face changed and he asked anxiously, "What did you do to Minghua?"

Minghua is the name of the imperial concubine, whose name is Zhao Minghua.

Lu Junze's eyes flashed, but the light in the dungeon was dim and Liu Tai didn't notice.

"If you want the imperial concubine to be safe and sound, it depends on what you can provide me."

Liu Tai was silent for a long time, and then said, "I will tell you the location of the Xian Wang's army, and you let the imperial concubine go. The imperial concubine is not aware of these things."

Liu Tai knew that he would not survive if he fell into Lu Junze's hands. He had betrayed Minghua's trust in him. This was the only thing he could do for Minghua.