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This contradiction arose many years ago, when the prince's guests Li Huaiyuan and Zhang Jianzhi were at odds with each other.

As for why the two were not on good terms, the reason was that Li Huaiyuan, as a guest of the prince, actually chose to support Li Cunxi.

Taking a sip of the tea in the cup, Li Cunxi turned to Long Feng and said:

"You will also attend the grand court meeting tomorrow."

Long Feng bowed in response and quietly left the imperial study.

Less than a cup of tea had passed after Long Feng left when Ma Rong appeared quietly in the imperial study.

He came alone in this not very spacious room. He looked at Li Cunxi without raising his head, and then he fell silent.

Soon, another piece of paper with four words written on it appeared on the desk, and the words on the paper were still "heart like a mirror".

Ma Rong secretly saw four words, and after glancing at them, he turned his gaze elsewhere.

Li Cunxi dried the ink with a gentle smile.

"Tonight, you will personally deliver this letter to Lord Zhang."

"Just tell him that I don't know what the letter contains. I have already brought Prince Zhang Huai to Luoyang. Tell him to visit Prince Zhang Huai directly when he wants to pay his respects to him in the future."

"Ah Rong, you are one of the people I trust the most. I've been thinking lately that having you as my personal bodyguard is a bit of a waste of your talent. Do you want to lead troops into battle?"

Ma Rong shook his head like a rattle.

"I have never been a military commander. I am willing to protect Your Majesty."

"Okay." Li Cunxi handed the paper to Ma Rong. "This is for you. I also gave Longfeng a piece of the same calligraphy. You two brothers should encourage each other. Hehehe, I wonder how A'tai and Yiqu are doing recently."

"Qiao Tai and Chen Yiqu have been organizing their troops recently. General Li Yuanfang's Left Guard has already recruited a large number of soldiers, and they've been quite busy lately."

"It's better to be busy. I promoted you, so naturally I want to use you more. The busier you are, the more important you will be."

Li Cunxi said to the outside: "Wan'er, come in."

Shangguan Wan'er gritted her teeth, lifted the curtain, walked in and bowed to Li Cunxi.

"His Majesty."

"Have you visited King Xia recently?"

"No, my residence is too far from the Imperial Palace, and the commute takes a lot of time. I've also been busy with official duties lately, so I haven't had time to visit King Xia."

"You should leave the palace at 3 p.m. today. I have Ma Rong by my side, and you should enjoy this rare moment of leisure... It would be best if you could visit King Xia."

Shangguan Wan'er replied, "I understand."

It was a beautiful day with clear skies today. Just as the afternoon arrived, Shangguan Wan'er left the palace accompanied by the Qianniu Guards.

After leaving Taichu Palace, Shangguan Wan'er found her own servants, and the two Qianniu Guards turned around and left.

After getting on the carriage, Shangguan Wan'er soon arrived at Prince Xia's Mansion along the streets that extended in all directions.

The doorman came in and informed Wu Zhao of Shangguan Wan'er's arrival, and then went out to welcome Shangguan Wan'er in.

Since she stopped participating in government affairs, Wu Zhao was no longer troubled by the intrigues, her mood improved, and her health also improved a lot.

Recently she has been eating more than before, which makes her full of hope for her health.

maybe……

You can live another ten years.

If no one stimulates her.

Shangguan Wan'er entered Prince Xia's mansion and was led to the main hall by the housekeeper. Looking at the white-haired but refreshed Wu Zhao, she treated her with the courtesy of a monarch and a subject as usual.

"Alright, alright, there's no need for this. I'm only the King of Xia now. If His Majesty finds out, you'll be punished."

Wu Zhao stood up and helped Shangguan Wan'er to the chair.

Speaking of which, it was Shangguan Wan'er who killed her family, but in her later years, it was Shangguan Wan'er who accompanied her most often.

She asked the servants to make tea and brought some fruit. Shangguan Wan'er sat aside, feeling distressed.

After a brief observation, Wu Zetian noticed the embarrassment on Shangguan Wan'er's face and knew that something big must have happened.

She quickly asked, "Wan'er, what's wrong? Why do you look so unhappy?"

Shangguan Wan'er pursed her lips and couldn't say anything.

She was sent by Li Cunxi to visit Wu Zetian. So why did Li Cunxi send her to visit Wu Zetian?

Of course, it’s because some things have happened in the court recently.

What happened in the court that could affect Queen Wu Zhao of Xia?

Of course it is... Li Xian's return to the court.

Li Xian's return was not concealed. Well-informed officials in the court may have already known that Li Xian had moved into the former Prince Liang's Mansion.

Wu Zetian obviously didn't know about this, otherwise she wouldn't be acting as if nothing had happened.

"King Xia."

Shangguan Wan'er spoke with difficulty.

"Prince Zhang Huai has returned..."

The concern on Wu Zhao's face was frozen, and she seemed to be frozen in place, unable to move.

Fortunately, she had experienced many storms and waves, so she quickly came to her senses, said "oh" twice, and turned her body unnaturally.

Prince Zhanghuai Li Xian, the son she had sentenced to death with her own hands, finally came back.

The last time Li Cunxi came to her and asked her if she could use Prince Zhanghuai, she thought he was joking with her.

Now look what happened, Li Xian is really not dead!

It should be a good thing that the other party did not die under her persecution. At least she has not been extinct.

But how should she face her only child?

Should we go find her now?

Do you want to go visit him now?

People become soft-hearted as they grow older. Wu Zhao is no longer the Emperor Wu Zetian, but just a woman whose edges have been smoothed out.

"This... this is a good thing, a good thing, a good thing."

Her lips moved, she stood up, and then sat down again.

After a while, she stood up, as if she wanted to go out, but before she took two steps, she came back and sat down again.

She felt very uncomfortable, not knowing what she should do or what emotion she should feel.

After a long while, she sat down, rubbed her cheeks vigorously, and said:

"Li Xian, where does he live now?"

Shangguan Wan'er lowered her head and replied:

"Prince Zhanghuai and his family of three now live in what was once the Prince of Liang's mansion. His Majesty has sent servants to take care of them and has also allocated the Qianniu Guard to them as protection. Prince Zhanghuai's only son will soon be attending the Hongwen Academy."

Wu Zhao nodded blankly.

After a brief thought, Wu Zetian said to Shangguan Wan'er:

"Wan'er, I'm very tired today. I want to rest early."

Shangguan Wan'er understood what the other person was thinking and knew that she should leave. She quickly stood up and said goodbye, and was escorted out of Prince Xia's Mansion by Wu Zhao.

Sitting back in the carriage, Shangguan Wan'er wrapped her clothes tightly and shivered uncontrollably.

"Being with the emperor is like being with a tiger. It's true. I need to take a long sick leave to get through this period."

When he rushed back to his house, he saw Zhang Lin guarding the door.

Shangguan Wan'er was helped out of the carriage. Looking at the expressionless face of General Zhang Lin of the Qianniu Guard, she had a bad premonition.