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Chapter 8 Why is this happening?

Wu Zetian left with her sleeves. After looking at each other for a while, the ministers immediately started to make a fuss. The voice of discussion immediately rang out of the hall, and soon the ministers walked out of the hall and followed Wu Zetian who had already headed towards the Golden Palace. The ministers who hesitated and didn't know what to do, and finally followed. Dai Zhide, Zhang Wenguan, Hao Chujun, Li Yiyan and others who had just argued with each other with their necks in the court, had already understood something, and they were really scared. After waking up, they ran faster than others, especially the elderly Dai Zhide and Zhang Wenguan, who ignored the colleagues who were much stronger than them, and quickly followed Wu Zetian.

However, at this time, no one dared to make loud noises and argue. A large group of ministers in the court followed Wu Zetian and headed towards the Golden Palace where Li Zhi lived. No other sound was heard except for the sound of footsteps. Even though many people were full of doubts and even fearless, they still did not dare to communicate anything, and they did not dare to ask even if they had a very soft voice.

Xuanzheng Hall is not very far from the Golden Palace. The ministers who were walking in the scorching sun had already walked outside the Golden Palace when they were just sweating. At this time, Wu Zetian had already stood under the shade of trees outside the hall.

Because she was furious and left, Wu Zetian did not take a chariot when she left Xuanzheng Hall, but was accompanied by a group of palace servants and Qianniu Guard soldiers. After walking for a while, she was sweating all over, but she didn't feel tired. She felt a sense of pride that was about to disappear and was relieved. She stood tall under the shade of the tree, waiting for the ministers following behind her to approach, and then shouted with a cold face: "Don't you all care about Your Majesty's condition? Well, today I will take you here to see how Your Majesty is now!"

The ministers were still standing in line as if they were in court. No one dared to wipe the sweat on their faces. They bent and stood up. No one dared to speak, just waiting for Wu Zetian to continue the order. Wu Zetian glanced coldly and glanced at the ministers who were standing with their heads down. He said in a faint tone: "Your Majesty has not fully recovered. It is not convenient for so many ministers to go in to see the Lord, which will be shocked to worry about Your Majesty's recovery. Dai Qing, Hao Qing, Zhang Qing, Li Qing, you four are prime ministers of the Political Affairs Hall. This time, you mentioned that you want to make the crown prince the new king. Today, I would like to ask you to enter the palace with me. First, check your majesty's physical condition. After seeing Your Majesty's condition, you will tell me whether the throne should be passed on to the crown prince! The crown prince also went in to see the emperor, as well as the left servant Pei Qing, the secret order Li Qing, and the military weapon supervisor Chen Qing!"

After Wu Zetian finished speaking, she lifted up the hem of the palace dress. With the support of two palace maids, she took the lead on the steps outside the Golden Palace and climbed up the steps. Dai Zhide, Zhang Wenguan, Hao Chujun, Li Yiyan, Pei Xingjian, Li Jingxuan, Helan Minzhi, and Chen Yi followed behind one after another and walked into the Golden Palace. The hall was cool, but most of the people who stepped into the Golden Palace were in a heavy mood and could not feel the coolness in the hall. The sweat and flowing on the faces of the most nervous people were flowing. When Wu Zetian led several ministers into the hall, several palace servants in the hall came up to salute together, but no sound was made.

Wu Zetian quickly walked to the couch on the ground of Li Zhi. When she sat down, she had completely changed her expression. She smiled and looked at Li Zhi who was lying on the couch with a smile on her face. Her eyes were staring at the top of the hall and said softly: "Your Majesty, all my dear friends care about your physical condition. Today they come to visit you together. Get up and see them. Let them rest assured!"

As he said that, Wu Zetian immediately ordered the two palace maids waiting by his side to help Li Zhi up and let him sit on the cushion. In the past two years, Li Zhi has been lying like this, but according to Sun Simiao and Chen Yi's instructions, the palace people kept scrubbing Li Zhi's body and kept turning over for him. Massage the muscles on his body. His physical condition did not change significantly, and bedsores did not appear. He also had not seen the sun for a long time. His face was whiter than before. Because of the medication, the white face in the past two days had a comfortable blood surging. At first glance, it would be determined that Li Zhi's health was in good condition. Except for his eyes that were a little bleak, the rest seemed like a person who was about to recover from a serious illness.

When Wu Zetian ordered the palace servants to help Li Zhi up. When facing the ministers, Pei Xingjian and other ministers had all knelt on the ground. Dai Zhide, Hao Chujun, Zhang Wenguan and others even touched the ground with their heads. If they hadn't endured it, they would have cried loudly. They had seen Li Zhi's expression just now. Li Zhi's expression looked very good. Anyone could immediately judge that His Majesty's condition had improved greatly. After a period of treatment, they might be able to recover completely. Of course, they did not dare to look at Li Zhi's eyes for a long time. It was a serious crime for the minister to dare to be so rude to the king, and no one dared to be so rude! Even the prince Li Xian was the same, and he could only kneel down on the ground with his head down.

This is also a blessing. If they dare to look at Li Zhi's eyes for a long time, they will definitely find that Li Zhi's eyes are hollow and cannot even focus. It is obvious that they are an unconscious person.

When Dai Zhide and others burst into tears, they choked and said softly: "Your Majesty..." "I'm going to see Your Majesty" and "Please forgive me for your crimes", Wu Zetian's faint voice sounded again: "My dear friends, Your Majesty's body has improved significantly. According to the imperial physician, in a few days, at most half a year or as few months, Your Majesty's body can recover. Today you have also seen Your Majesty's physical condition. Now you can say in front of Your Majesty, is it necessary for Your Majesty to pass an order to ascend the throne?"

While Wu Zetian was speaking, in addition to sweeping the faces of Dai Zhide and others in a cold manner, he also glared at Li Xian who had been crying with his head down. Unfortunately, Li Xian did not see the fierce gaze of his mother.

"I dare not!" After raising my head and looking at Li Zhi behind me, looking indifferently at them, Dai Zhide and others knelt down on the ground again, touching the ground with their heads, and said in a crying voice: "Your Majesty, I am afraid to make this proposal again after death. I don't know that Your Majesty's health will be cured, so I proposed a memorial that I hope the Empress will pass the throne to the crown prince to avoid chaos in the world. Now Your Majesty's health will be cured. I will immediately take back this memorial and ask Your Majesty and Empress to punish me?"

The sound of "dongdong" kowtow reached Chen Yi, who was also kneeling aside, which made him feel very uncomfortable. These are all respected old ministers in the court, and their abilities and loyalty are unquestionable. Now seeing their expressions like this makes him feel very guilty. Is this scam a bit too cruel? But this thought existed in an instant and disappeared immediately. He also knew that if this scam had not been created, no one would have predicted the ending. Even if Wu Zetian had other means, it would definitely not be able to set up such a scam to come smoothly. Since these old ministers repent, let them repent for a while!

At this time, Wu Zetian's slightly annoyed voice sounded again: "Dear friends, calm down! Your Majesty needs to be rested for a long time. You cannot cry in front of him, as that will make Your Majesty sad. If it is not conducive to physical recovery, get up quickly!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, Empress!" Dai Zhide, Hao Chujun and others forced themselves to hold back the sadness in their hearts, wiped away the tears, stood up and stood still.

At this time, Pei Xingjian stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Empress, I have seen Your Majesty's recovery, and I dare not disturb Your Majesty's resting at this time. Let's go out now! Your Majesty, Empress, I will leave!" As he said that, he gave everyone a look, and then bowed to Wu Zetian and Li Zhi on the couch. He left first. The ministers also bowed to Li Zhi and Wu Zetian one after another, and turned around and left the Golden Palace.

While the ministers raised their eyes and saluted, most of them saw a tear falling from the corners of Li Zhi’s eyes, which made them even more sad. Most people, including Pei Xingjian, couldn’t help but shed tears. Of course, Chen Yi and Helan Minzhi were not among the people who shed tears. Chen Yi was shocked when he saw this scene, and he was very surprised. He was muttering, was Li Zhi really regained his mind and moved by the situation in front of him?

But he didn't let everything think about it carefully, and immediately followed Pei Xingjian and others to leave the Golden Palace and walked outside the hall.

Li Xian did not leave with them, and still knelt on the ground, choking and refused to get up.

The ministers outside the hall saw Pei Xingjian, Dai Zhide and others walking out of the Golden Palace with tears in their eyes. Many people came up and asked in a low voice about the emperor's physical condition. Others who did not come up and asked inquire also looked concerned. There were still not many sounds outside the spacious hall. Even the sobs of Dai Zhide and others could hear. Pei Xingjian, the leader of all officials, pressed his hands and signaled everyone to calm down. When everyone stood calmly and raised their ears to listen quietly, Pei Xingjian said slowly with his very magnetic voice: "Dear colleagues, you have entered the palace to visit Your Majesty's condition. Your Majesty's condition has improved a lot. His face is rosy and his complexion is very good, and he can sit up. According to the imperial physician, in a few months, at most half a year to a year, Your Majesty can get up to be the director!"

"Ah?!" A burst of surprise came from the crowd, and countless surprised eyes fell on Pei Xingjian, and immediately looked at Dai Zhide, Hao Chujun, Zhang Wenguan, Li Yiyan and others who forced Wu Zetian to pass the throne to the crown prince.

Dai Zhide and others looked ashamed. Facing the questioning expressions of everyone, they did not retreat after looking at each other. Dai Zhide led the lead and said, "My colleagues, I didn't know in advance that Your Majesty will recover, so I asked the Empress of the Heavenly Queen to change the prince to the monarch. Now that I saw that Your Majesty's body was about to recover, we will immediately withdraw the request and will not ask for this matter!"

How could this happen? This is the sigh in the hearts of many people. They had previously believed that the emperor's illness could not be cured because this was the conclusion that everyone agreed with. Therefore, Dai Zhide and his friends spent several months conspiring to do this, but they did not expect that Li Zhi's body would be cured. Isn't this asking for trouble and putting the rope into his neck?

Just as a group of ministers were clamoring about this matter, they found that Prince Li Xian walked out of the Golden Palace with his head drooping and red eyes, and the crowd immediately became silent. Pei Xingjian and other ministers with the highest positions immediately greeted him and greeted him. However, Li Xian did not return the gift, but waved his hand to signal the ministers to avoid the gift. In the confusion of the ministers, Li Xian walked to Dai Zhide, Hao Chujun and others with a look of fear. Without waiting for them to salute again, he said coldly: "Daiqing, Zhangqing, Haoqing, Li Qing, you are going to be injustice! The father is still healthy, and you will force your mother to pass the throne to Gu. If this matter is known to the people of the world, what face does Gu still have to be the crown prince!"

Li Xian said, wiped his eyes and left, which shocked everyone to the point of being stunned again. The four prime ministers of the Political Affairs Hall who were provoking this matter were ashamed and looked at Li Xian who was walking away with his body in a daze. They couldn't say a word. The other ministers at all levels who followed them to the discussion were even more at a loss.

At this time, Pei Xingjian spoke: "My colleagues, Your Majesty's health has not yet fully recovered. We cannot be noisy here anymore, which has affected Your Majesty's rest. Please do your own things. How to end this matter? The Empress Tian will discuss it with you at the court meeting!" As she said that, she left the Golden Palace first and headed to the Shangshu Provincial Office located in the Tai Chi Palace.

The other ministers did not dare to stay at this time anymore, and went in groups of three or three. Those who did things would do their own things, and those who had nothing to do would go home by themselves.

Helan Minzhi deliberately pulled Chen Yi away. The guy didn't have much sadness on his face, and he was a little excited. When he was alone with Chen Yi, the excitement became even stronger.

"Ziying, how many people will lose their posts after this incident?" Helan Minzhi asked in a low voice.

Chen Yi shook his head: "I don't know!" Seeing that Helan Minzhi was a little unbelievable, he had to explain again: "Uncle, I really don't know. This matter depends on how the Empress will be broken!"

"Auntie will not let these people go, and will not deal with this matter lightly!" Helan Minzhi's face flashed with horror light, but it disappeared immediately, but he was still a little excited: "These old ministers thought they had always been trusted by His Majesty and Aunt, and did whatever they wanted in the court. This time they dared to force the palace to make a decision. When His Majesty was alive, they passed the throne to the crown prince's decision. Haha, they did not expect that Auntie would use this trick to let them see His Majesty's condition by themselves. Now they have nothing to say? I think, if I did such a thing, I don't need my aunt to punish me, and I will continue to be an official in the court, and even live in this world without any shame. Humph, I really hope that Auntie will deal with them more seriously!"

Seeing Helan Minzhi's appearance of being scathing and gloating, Chen Yi actually wanted to ask: Why do you do this? But when he reached his throat, he swallowed it back. It would be fine if he didn't ask!

Since he was established as a descendant of the Wu family, some of his ideas have become completely different from before! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)
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