The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

After Zhao Zhen ascended the throne, the coffin of the previous emperor was also sent to the mausoleum.

Due to health reasons, Prince Rong escorted him personally.

Zhao Zhen had just ascended the throne, and coupled with the fact that he had been away on a military expedition for more than half a year, the officials in the court had changed a lot.

All his energy was focused on the court.

At the same time, the doubts in his mind were also resolved.

It turns out that Qin Wan was so simple and brutal when she managed the government, and she also knew Qin Wan's bold words, "I will only confiscate the property and exterminate the clan."

By reviewing the transcripts of the interrogation at the Dali Temple, Zhao Zhen also learned a lot of inside information.

He also realized the benefits of taking notes while officials were interrogating people.

This is because, even if someone intends to conceal something, under repeated interrogation, some words will always be revealed.

If you continue to follow the clues of information that leaked unconsciously, you will always find more.

Only then did Zhao Zhen understand the reason why there were problems with the weapons and armaments in the North.

Speaking of which, it is still related to the previous dynasty. In addition to being a man of the King of Qi, the Military Equipment Supervisor Zhu Maosheng had embezzled money and made a lot of low-quality weapons in the previous dynasty.

Zhao Zhen found that the rules set by Qin Wan were of great help in managing the government.

He did not overturn Qin Wan's previous decision.

Zhao Zhen's behavior made many ministers in the court feel relieved.

Many of them were new, and they were afraid that after the crown prince ascended the throne, they would be replaced by their own people.

In fact, the ministers' worries were unnecessary. They always thought that Zhao Zhen and Qin Wan were two different forces.

But in Zhao Zhen's eyes, he and Qin Wan are one and the same.

They have a common goal, which is to wait for the little lion to grow up and succeed to the throne.

Ah, that should be the goal of the three of them, because the little lion has been certain since he was young that the throne will be his sooner or later.

Now I just want to give my old father a seat.

Ever since Zhao Zhen learned about the little lion's peculiarities, he felt that his son was the most suitable person to be emperor.

At least, if he wanted to know some news, he had to send someone to investigate.

But as for the little lion, no one could hide the truth from him.

"Xu You?"

Just when Zhao Zhen was about to call his former guard to do something for him, he realized he had called the wrong person.

Feng Shun bent down and asked, "Your Majesty, what is the matter?"

"Where are Xu You, Mo Xuan and others being held now?"

Zhao Zhen was so busy after returning to Beijing that nearly a month passed before he had time to think about the people from the past.

Zhao Zhen’s current secret guards are all people left for him by the late emperor.

"Your Majesty, those people are locked up in the Ministry of Justice!"

What needs to be faced must be faced, "Come on, follow me to the Ministry of Justice Prison."

The emperor came to the Ministry of Justice in person, and the officials of the Ministry of Justice stood in a row to greet him, "Your Majesty, long live the emperor!"

Zhao Zhen waved his hand, "All of you retreat!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Zhen was pushed by Shi Ce to the cell where Xu You and Mo Xuan were imprisoned.

Because of Qin Wan's order, the people in the Ministry of Justice did not dare to torture Xu You and others.

During the days they were detained, the two men were just a little thinner than before, but there was nothing else wrong with them.

Zhao Zhen was pushed over. Xu You didn't pay much attention at first, thinking it was the prison boss bringing him food.

Shi Ce shouted at this time, "Xu You, the emperor is here, why don't you come over to see him?"

Xu You originally thought he was a little lion, but when he looked up, he saw Zhao Zhen.

Xu You's eyes widened, and he rushed over, "Prince, Prince, you're still alive, that's great!"

Xu You hasn't lost his composure like this since he was imprisoned.

Shi Ce looked at his friend who had grown up with him and scolded him, "What prince? He is His Majesty now!"

When Shi Ce found out that Mo Yi was pretending to be the prince, he wanted to skin Xu You alive because he was angry at him for not being able to recognize the prince.

But after all, we grew up together, and now seeing him locked up in prison, I can't bear it.

He didn't know how the emperor would punish him, whether to kill him or spare his life.

When they were young, among the four of them, Mo Yi and Mo Xuan were brothers. Although he and Xu You were not biological brothers, their relationship was better than that of biological brothers.

Xu You laughed now, "My master is not dead, and he has become the emperor. How great!"

At this time, although Mo Xuan, who was in the cell next to him, did not speak, his eyes were filled with tears.

These days, he was in extreme torment.

Zhao Zhen looked at Xu You and Mo Xuan, one had a happy look and the other had a sad look.

Zhao Zhen finally asked, "Did you really not have any doubts at that time?"

It would be a lie for Zhao Zhen to say that he was not disappointed. They were his personal guards, but no one noticed.

Wanwan discovered something was wrong just by looking at a few clues.

And the little lion and the little baby, you can see it.

Xu You replied: "Your Majesty, at that time we were in a hurry to return to the capital, and we did not think much about it.

Later, when he returned to the palace, although he found that the man was cold towards the Crown Princess, he just thought that His Highness was mourning the late emperor.

Damn it, I didn't notice it in time."

Mo Xuan said at this time: "Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with Xu You?"

Zhao Zhen looked at Mo Xuan, "Oh?"

Mo Xuan explained: "After Big Brother pretended to be the prince, he did not let Xu You serve him closely!

On the way back to Beijing, I really didn’t notice anything unusual.”

Zhao Zhen understood that at that time they were traveling day and night and did not have much time to communicate.

"I have also arrived at the palace, and have noticed something from Big Brother's attitude towards the Crown Princess and the Emperor's grandson."

"It's just that we were all surprised at that time. The subordinates didn't dare to think that the eldest brother would have the idea of replacing the crown prince."

Zhao Zhen looked at Mo Xuan sharply, "That man is your biological brother, did you really not notice anything?"

Mo Xuan's heart trembled, and he lowered his head in shame, "I later discovered that, just like the emperor said, he is my elder brother, and I was careful to observe, so how could I not discover it."

Mo Xuan knew that he had only one chance to die, so he did not hide it. "I found out later, and I also noticed that Xu You had doubts, but for my brother, I still sent Xu You away and hid it for him!"

Xu You glared at Mo Xuan, "Mo Xuan, you......"

Xu You looked at Mo Xuan with extremely complicated eyes.

He knew that he said this just to get himself out of it.

"Your Majesty, I caused your death. It was my fault. Please punish me!"

Xu You confessed his guilt directly and knelt down in front of Zhao Zhen.

Mo Xuan also knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, I betrayed you and deserve to die!!!"

Zhao Zhen had mixed feelings when he saw the two men. They were his bodyguards and also brothers who grew up with him.

I grew up with him since childhood.

But thinking of the fall he had made and his right hand which was still slow in movement, Zhao Zhen closed his eyes.

Zhao Zhen did not issue an imperial decree immediately, "Let's go!"

Although Shi Ce was anxious to know Zhao Zhen's decision, he also knew that it was not the time to ask.

So Zhao Zhen was thrown into prison.