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Zhou Cangran felt that he should not be allowed to misunderstand like this any longer. He used the best eloquence in his life and almost told everything about himself and his elder brother Xin from the time they met to the present, just to convince his elder brother that the relationship between the two of them is just Simple sympathy without acquaintances.However, Zhou Haoran seemed unmoved, with a look of loneliness as if he had grown up, and was called away by the housekeeper halfway.

Zhou Cangran lost his drink and was misunderstood all the time. He felt depressed and went back to his room dispirited.

At this time, in the back garden of the Zhou Mansion, in front of the side door, there were many bamboo shadows.When the night wind passed through, there was a sound of rustling leaves, which was desolate and depressing.

Zhou Haoran has excellent eyesight, before he got close, he saw the man in the bamboo forest who was dressed in a black robe covering his face.

When the man saw him coming, he lifted the black veil of the bamboo hat on his head, revealing a handsome but slightly gloomy face.It is the prince, Zhao Jing, who should be banned in the East Palace now.

"Your Highness..." Although Zhou Haoran was a little surprised in his heart, he didn't show it on his face, and saluted respectfully.

Zhao Jing snorted coldly, did not look at him directly, and said, "Why do you still salute me now? Don't you already want to break up with me?"

What he said was harsh, but the listeners seemed to have never heard of it, and there was always a warm smile on their faces, which was amiable.

"Your Highness's words are wrong. Although my father has been ill in bed for many days, he is still worried about His Highness's situation." Zhou Haoran said, "My father has entrusted all affairs to the subordinate officials. Your Highness, these days when you are in the East Palace, the subordinate officials have been there. Get some contacts for you, so that you can make a comeback in the future."

The Zhou family is a foreign relative, the mother clan of the prince's biological mother. From the beginning to the end, only the prince was supported.Although Zhou Haoran knew in his heart who was the most suitable person to sit on the dragon chair, after so many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, his heart became iron, and he only did things that were in his own interests.

After what happened to the prince, what else could they do besides clean up the mess for him?

Zhou Ming said that he had been ill at home for many years, and after hearing this, he vomited blood again on the spot—the prince actually bought the emperor's servant without telling them!Even if that Shi Nanyue could blow the wind by the emperor's side, so what?But it just made the emperor a little suspicious of King Jin, and the East Palace didn't get much benefit.But now it's all over, Shi Nanyue didn't even think about destroying the corpses and eradicating the traces, the evidence of a series of exchanges is clear and clear, making people want to rely on it...

Zhou Ming's health was deteriorating day by day, and almost all affairs were handed over to his eldest son - Zhou Haoran.Even if he wanted to train the prince's nephew for not doing things well, regardless of the consequences, he could only bear with it and let Zhou Haoran do his best to help the prince clean up the mess.After this incident was exposed, the emperor must have been furious, and banned the prince in the East Palace for an unspecified period of time.Officials who were closely related to the Eastern Palace in the imperial court and who often did not hide their secrets were basically punished. Only the Zhou family was powerful, and Zhou Haoran was not leaking in his work, so the Holy Majesty did not find out.This time, Zhou Ming told Zhou Haoran not to associate with the East Palace during this period of time, but to help the prince with affairs in private. Unexpectedly, the prince thought they were for himself, for fear of getting involved.

It's a joke to say that you are disappointed, who else would be disappointed if you have been in the officialdom for a long time?If you get cold like this, your heart will freeze and crack sooner or later.

Zhou Haoran just lightly reported to the prince the remaining old ministry and the forces of all parties during this period, and then gently advised him not to be caught again, to put on a good look, and when the emperor breathed out, this matter would be settled. It's over.

After all, the prince is the only heir of the deceased queen, the only legitimate son.

Zhao Jing heard him say a lot, and his face softened a lot. He is not an arrogant and reckless man, and he knows that if he wants to reverse his disadvantages, he still needs to rely on the Zhou family.

Zhao Jing sighed, with a gentle voice, and said: "I just said the angry words, Haoran, don't take it to your heart, I know that besides the father, there is only your family, the only relatives of the palace."

He used the word relatives, but he didn't list his brothers, sisters, and grandmother among them. Zhou Haoran thought in his heart that only those who could be used and who could help him were considered relatives.And he doesn't think Zhao Jing is indifferent, he is also the same person as him, but he puts relatives in a higher position.

Zhou Haoran pretended to be a snake: "Your Highness, you are welcome..." The two talked for a long time, and they should have asked something serious, "Your Highness came to visit late at night, I don't know why?"

Zhao Jingdao: "I can't sit still, I only hope that my uncle can point out the maze, Haoran, just take me to see my uncle."

He spoke eagerly and frowned, although he was suppressed, he was still full of hostility, which showed that he was suffocated in the East Palace these days.

Zhou Haoran said: "My father has been ill for many days, and his condition has worsened recently. I'm afraid he won't be able to get up to see His Highness."

"You don't need uncle to get up, just say a few words."

"To tell you the truth, Your Highness, my father is seriously ill, and I managed to fall asleep today, and I can't bear to wake him up."

Zhou Haoran was still calm, his words were respectful, and he didn't give up an inch, making it difficult for people to find fault.

Zhao Jing's face turned blue, and he only asked: "Are you sure you will let me in?"

"Please forgive me, Your Highness."

"Okay, okay,...you are very good." Zhao Jing laughed back angrily.

Zhou Haoran closed his eyes and remained silent, his expression still modest.Zhao Jing stared at him for a while, his teeth itching with anger, but he could only snort coldly, and walked away with a flick of his sleeves.

The cool wind blew past, and the bamboo shadow was heavy again. Zhou Haoran watched the shadow go away, and when it disappeared, there was no smile on his face.

He turned around and walked towards the main room where Zhou Ming was, where the lights were on.