King of Song

Chapter 600 Chapter [-] The Door of the Long Night Palace is Closed

"Zheng Guogong's appearance is somewhat similar to that of Concubine Lin back then!"

Hearing these shocking words, Gao Tao fell into the ice cellar, chilled to the bone.She suddenly remembered that she had seen that familiar face in front of the Chui Gong Hall a few years ago.

It's him?It's him!
For a split second, Gao Taotao was at a loss and was extremely shocked!
"If that middle-aged man is He Wu, Zheng Guogong's appearance...then he is..." Lu Yuanjiu was in the palace, so he naturally knew a lot of secrets in the palace. .

"Perhaps it's just a coincidence!" Gao Taotao said in a deep voice, "Even if he is the son of Concubine Lin, he may not be... Don't you hear the old things about Leng Qing?"

"Yes, yes!" Lu Yuan knew clearly what it meant between yes and no, and hurriedly said yes.

Gao Taotao kept shaking her head and smiling wryly, after all, she was deceiving herself, even she herself didn't believe it.

"Your Majesty, what's going on?" Zhao Baoan was puzzled, what Concubine Lin?What is the relationship with Lin Zhao?
"My surname is Lin, and the word Zhao is Ribian, which sounds the same as Zhao, so I should have thought of it a long time ago." Gao Taotao seemed to have never heard his daughter's question, and muttered to himself with an extremely bitter smile.

"Your Majesty, what's the matter with you?" Zhao Baoan was puzzled and a little scared as his mother was abnormal.

"She didn't die, but she gave birth to a son, it turned out to be him!" Gao Taotao's smile became more and more bitter, his eyes stared straight ahead, and countless old things emerged before his eyes.

"Lu Yuan, what's going on?"

"This..." How dare Lu Yuan talk too much when it comes to royal secrets?
"Do you want to say it? My lord, you want to kill this princess in a hurry?" Zhao Baoan was furious, so anxious that he almost shed tears.

Lu Yuan looked at Gao Taotao tremblingly, and then said in a low voice: "The appearance of Zheng Guogong Lin Zhao is very similar to that of Emperor Renzong's concubine, Lin Shi... When the Mingyue Pavilion in the palace caught fire, the whereabouts of Concubine Lin who was pregnant with Liujia was unknown. He Wu, the kitchen helper, also disappeared..."

"what?"

Zhao Baoan exclaimed, and after contacting the conversation before and after, she thought of an extremely frightening possibility, and said in amazement: "Could it be that Lin Zhao is..."

"Huh!" Gao Taotao snorted coldly; "I understand, I understand everything, your aunt may have known it a long time ago. That Chai Minyan is simply a cover, and it should be Lin Zhao who really hurts him...I said that she was too emotional at the time. The empress dowager, how could she go to a place like the execution ground to save people, that's how it is, that's how it is!"

"Your Majesty, is it true?" Zhao Baoan was completely stunned, the change was really too big, it was so shocking that it was unacceptable.

"Hmph, who knows? Maybe your Aunt Fukang was deceived by someone and went to Lin Zhao's house for three or two days... What kind of sisters love each other, why do you like children... children!" Gao Taotao was startled suddenly, thinking of these few days The black dragon incident is becoming more and more popular day by day.When Lin Zhao's eldest son was born, a black dragon soared from the mansion...

If his identity is... then it is entirely possible.Even if it is not, what will be the effect if this word is spread?Auspiciousness is the most common means used by the royal family, and Gao Taotao knows it all too well.

Although everything is based on speculation, but now it seems that this speculation is not groundless.If it is true, then a series of possible consequences...

"Hurry up, let the official come here, I want to see the official!" Gao Taotao was shocked and must see his son as soon as possible.

"Brother Huang accompanied Da Niangniang to observe filial piety in the Taimiao, and he never came back tonight!"

Zhao Baoan's words immediately drove Gao Taotao crazy, how could this happen?In Taimiao, with the Empress Dowager, isn't that son very dangerous?

what to do?Even the normally calm Empress Dowager Gao couldn't calm down when she heard such shocking news.

Zhao Baoan also realized the seriousness of the problem, grabbed his mother and said loudly: "Your Majesty, no matter what happens, calm down first."

"Yes, calm down!" After taking a few deep breaths, Gao Taotao's expression gradually calmed down, but the panic on his face still remained.

If Lin Zhao's identity is as expected, Gao Taotao dare not think about the consequences.

He has made great military exploits in the northwest, made outstanding contributions, and has a high prestige among the people, as can be seen from today's welcome in the streets.If he has the status of a prince again, then...

Will the efforts of the husband and son for two generations be in vain?

Regarding the throne, as a loser, how miserable will the end be?
The Empress Dowager and Zhao Fukang seemed to have known about it for a long time, but they kept silent, must there be some conspiracy?On Emperor Renzong's memorial day, the Cao family requested to hold it grandly, and rumors of a black dragon descending from the city of Bianjing suddenly appeared... If they were connected, the originally reasonable actions would change in an instant, and everything seemed to be carefully planned.

What are they trying to do?
What did Cao call his son to Taimiao suddenly?Is it possible...

Gao Taotao thought of two words - mutiny!
So the safety of the son?Even if the relationship is not harmonious, it is his own son after all, so how can Gao Taotao not be worried?

No, you must tell your son about this possibility as soon as possible, and take precautions!

"Send someone to the Taimiao, and let the officials come back quickly!" Gao Taotao calmed down, and then he thought about the countermeasures.

"Queen Mother, the palace gate has been locked, and you can't get out!" Just as they were stunned, the palace gate was locked.

Gao Taotao said sternly: "Just say it's my decree, you must go out!"
Lu Yuan shook his head and said, "Queen Mother, the gate of the ancestral palace cannot be opened at night!"

In any dynasty, after the palace gate is closed at night, it must not be opened easily.This is to prevent accidents. This is how many court coups have happened throughout the ages, such as the Wu Zhou Shenlong coup, and Li Longji's killing of Queen Wei and Princess Anle.The bloody lesson was before us, making it a system that the palace gates should not be opened at night.

Even if there is any emergency military situation at night, you can only pass the memorial through the crack of the door!This system was particularly strict in the Song Dynasty, with only two exceptions.

The first time was the day when Emperor Taizu passed away. Empress Song sent eunuch Wang Jien out of the palace to look for Zhao Defang, king of Qin. It turned out that the younger brother Zhao Guangyi came.Since then, the Great Song Dynasty has changed from the Taizu line to the Taizong line!
Zhao Guangyi was very afraid that the same experience would be replicated in his children and grandchildren, so he strictly demanded that the gate of the palace should not be opened at night.But during the Renzong Dynasty, there was still an exception.

The incident was caused by Zhao Fukang. Because of Liang Huaiji, he had a conflict with the son-in-law and returned to the palace late at night.Emperor Renzong took pity on his daughter and opened the palace gate.As a result, because of this matter, there was a turmoil in the court, and the courtiers' overwhelming memorials were all questioning and accusations. Emperor Renzong was under tremendous pressure for this.

Since then, this regulation has been strictly enforced again, and no one dares to violate it!
Tonight, Gao Taotao is going to break this rule!

"Queen Mother, don't be impulsive, or there will be a big mess!" Lu Yuan hurriedly advised.

"You also know that if you don't go out, there will be big trouble." Gao Taotao was really anxious!

"Your Majesty, maybe the situation is not so bad. If you leave the palace now, there will be an uproar!" Zhao Baoan also persuaded softly, she was still in astonishment, how could Lin Zhao have anything to do with Emperor Renzong?
Gao Taotao shook his head and said: "No, it's too late, I have to go out of the palace and go to the officials; if anything happens, go and publicize the king's entry into the palace!"

Not long ago, Zhao Hao, the second son of Emperor Yingzong, changed his title to King Yang!
Lu Yuan left immediately, but came back after a while, and the guards guarding the palace would not let him go at all.

Gao Taotao was silent for a moment, then resolutely said: "I will go in person!"

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Tonight, Cao Jian, the commander of the Imperial Palace in charge of guarding the palace, the emperor and the empress dowager went to the Taimiao, and the Du Yu Hou Di Yong led the Banzhi (personal guards) to guard the palace. The guards of the palace will be entrusted to him up.

All was well, as usual, just wait until dawn.

Unexpectedly, something unexpected happened, and a servant came to hold the empress dowager's seal and wanted to leave the palace.

Cao Jian refused, and the gate of the palace cannot be opened at night. This is the ancestral system and cannot be violated!

At the same time, he also felt that this move was very strange, and while he was still in doubt, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao came in person.

"Queen, what are you?"

"Get out of the way, I want to go out of the palace to the Taimiao!"

In the Song Dynasty, when the empress dowager issued an order, she called herself Yu!

Cao Jian was very surprised, and said bravely: "Queen Mother, please forgive me, I dare not obey the order!"

"I have something urgent to see the official!"

"The ancestral system, the gate of the palace cannot be opened at night, the queen mother should wait until dawn to see the official family!" Cao Jian still declined, and there should be no mistakes in matters of principle.At the same time, he vaguely felt that Gao Taotao's behavior was too abnormal.

"Okay, Cao Jian, Chai Minyan is your adopted daughter, okay..." Gao Taotao thought of this relationship, and suddenly felt something was wrong.

Hearing the word Lin Zhao, Cao Jian's heart skipped a beat. He knew something inside, so he was very sensitive.I was very surprised in my heart. Could it be that Gao Taotao is so anxious because it has something to do with Lin Zhao?

"The empress dowager forgives the sin. It is the minister's duty to protect the safety of the empress dowager and the palace. Even if the empress dowager punishes the minister tomorrow, the palace door cannot be opened tonight!"

"Are you really going to disobey Yizhi?" Gao Taotao's voice was stern, and his eyes could almost kill.

"The empress dowager forgives the crime. When the official family returns to the palace tomorrow, I will accept the crime of resisting the decree. Even if it is asked to be executed, I will not frown!"

Although Gao Taotao is the empress dowager, he can't command the front office of the palace. Looking at Cao Jian's resolute expression, he has no choice.

"Then you...you send someone to invite King Yang to come here, and I have something to tell him through the palace gate!"

"Isn't the Queen Mother looking for an official? Why did you invite King Yang?"

"I'm looking for an official. Since you don't want me to go out, I have to ask King Yang to go on my behalf!"

Mrs. Cao shook her head and said, "The empress dowager forgives the sin, the minister shoulders the important task of guarding the palace, and cannot give or accept privately with clan relatives or ministers!"

"you!"

Gao Taotao was furious, and roared: "Cao Jian, aren't you flattering me? Could it be that your family has everything... Today I just want you to invite King Yang..."

Cao Jian was even more sure that this matter was probably related to Lin Zhao. After thinking for a moment, he felt a wave in his heart, and said loudly: "The queen mother, I can't do it! Now that the official family is not in the palace, the queen mother suddenly summoned the king to enter the palace. The matter is very important. Intriguing, I dare not obey orders!"

"What do you mean?"

"It doesn't matter what the minister means, but if the queen mother insists on doing so, the outside world will inevitably guess whether the queen mother intends to abolish the establishment? This will damage the reputation of the queen mother and damage the relationship between the queen mother and the official mother and child. Please think again!" Since he wanted to tear his skin apart, Cao Jian simply said something surprising.

"Cao Jian, you are bold!"

"I'm just telling the truth. If there is something that offends the Queen Mother, Cao Jian will be responsible for it tomorrow. Tonight, please go back to sleep with the Queen Mother!"

Gao Taotao left, very helplessly!

Cao Jian's attitude is firm, she can't control her!He couldn't kill Cao Jian on the spot, after all, he was Uncle Cao's niece.The empress dowager beheaded the commander in front of the palace in order to open the palace gate at night. This crime is also difficult to bear.

Perhaps the situation is not as serious as imagined!Cao Jian's attitude is so arrogant, maybe he deliberately lured himself into the trap, which is unknown.After all, tomorrow is Emperor Renzong's memorial day, and they dare not risk the displeasure of the world and make troubles about studying abroad.

In any case, her husband and son have been on the throne for ten years, and the throne is not just a show. It is in their own hands, so they must not let outsiders.

Gao Taotao gradually calmed down, and he couldn't get out of the palace gate.For the current plan, I can only find another way, maybe there is still time!
Looking at the back of Gao Taotao leaving, Cao Jian's eyes became a little more dignified.Taking advantage of his spare time, he came to the resting place of the guards and began to write quickly.

After a while, a pigeon spread its wings and disappeared into the night...

(End of this chapter)