The three looked at each other for a moment.

Feng Yuanji was the first to react. He glanced at Lin Ziran with a playful look and said with a smile: “Why is Li Daren so concerned about Benwang’s affairs? Could it be that you are also interested in benwang? If you are willing to follow benwang, benwang can accept you…”

Feng Yuanchong could no longer bear it and shouted angrily: “Gu told you to get out!”

Feng Yuanji shrugged and said no more. He looked at Lin Ziran deeply and left with a carefree back.

Lin Ziran felt helpless. Although he really liked eating melons, it was just a coincidence today!

Feng Yuanchong took a deep breath, his expression calmed down, and he said to Lin Ziran in a gentle voice: “What does Zichu want to see Gu for?”

Lin Ziran quickly handed over the memorial and reported on his recent work.

Since nothing major had happened recently and the Zheng family case had been closed long ago, Feng Yuanchong took a casual look and put it down, saying with a smile: “Gu feel assured when Zichu does things.”

Thinking of the scene just now, Feng Yuanchong thought for a moment and said: “Don’t worry, Zichu, Gu won’t let Jing Wang disturb you again.”

He has already secured the throne, so it doesn’t matter whether Feng Yuanji stays or not. Besides, he has been restless over the years, and perhaps he already knows the truth of the past events…

He called him back in the name of the Empress Dowager’s birthday and put him under his watch. He originally planned to take it slow, but coveting Li Ji was something he absolutely shouldn’t do…

Feng Yuanchong lacked some patience, so he granted Feng Yuanji the marriage. If he was forced into a corner, it would be a good opportunity to have something over him… But he was more patient than he thought. Maybe he had been acting in front of him all these years…

This person should not be underestimated.

Feng Yuanchong collected his thoughts, looked at the respectful face of the man in front of him, smiled amiably, and said: “Zichu would not enter the palace except for official business now. Gu misses the old days very much. At that time, Gu was not the Emperor yet, and we would occasionally go out together and recite poems and write couplets.”

Lin Ziran lowered his eyes and said: “This is a different time. Now that the Emperor is the supreme ruler of the world, Chen naturally dare not be disrespectful as before.”

Feng Yuanchong sighed and suddenly grasped Lin Ziran’s hand, looking at him deeply: “But in Gu’s heart, Zichu has always been Gu’s good friend, not just a subject.”

Lin Ziran was startled. Wasn’t this action a bit too much? He quickly pulled back his hand and knelt on the ground: “Chen doesn’t dare.”

Feng Yuanchong’s hands were empty. He finally made up his mind to test it out, but Lin Ziran pulled away so decisively, obviously not interested in him at all… Since you like Qi Xuan, you must not be really heartless. Why are you so distant and cold to me? Is it just because of the gap between the monarch and the minister?

Anger flashed in Feng Yuanchong’s heart, and he said calmly: “You are just too rigid. You don’t have to be so careful when no one is around. Gu won’t blame you at will.”

Lin Ziran bowed his head and said: “No matter when or where, Chen is the Emperor’s subject, this will not change.”

Feng Yuanchong’s eyes darkened slightly.

Lin Ziran said: “If the Emperor has nothing else, please allow Chen to leave.”

Feng Yuanchong looked at him: “Okay.”

Lin Ziran quickly stood up and left, his heart beating wildly with nervousness. Although Feng Yuanchong didn’t seem to say anything, for some reason, he just had a bad premonition…

Something seems to be wrong.

Lin Ziran walked out of the palace and unexpectedly found Feng Yuanji waiting outside. The man turned his head to look at him, his eyebrows were deep and sharp, and seemed a little complicated.

Lin Ziran paused and looked at him cautiously.

Feng Yuanji walked over step by step, his brown eyes were dark, and suddenly he raised the corner of his lips and said jokingly in a calm manner: “What did HuangXiong say to you? Why do you look so lost? Could it be that he has really forgotten the old one because of the new one…”

Normally, Lin Ziran would not mind hearing such talk, as it was just some people’s fabrication. However, he was a little confused at the moment, and he corrected him in a deep voice: “Nonsense, the Emperor and I are only the monarch and his subject, Jing Wang, please stop saying such things.”

Feng Yuanji raised his eyebrows, took a step forward, and whispered in his ear: “I have always known.”

Lin Ziran’s expression changed slightly.

Feng Yuanji seemed a little helpless and sighed softly: “But have you ever thought that in his eyes, he may not only want to be your monarch.”

After he said this, he turned around and left without hesitation.

In fact, he shouldn’t have stayed to meet Lin Ziran. Feng Yuanchong had already doubted him. The closer he got to Lin Ziran, the more Feng Yuanchong would be unable to tolerate him… But he still wanted to tell him that.

Because you don’t even know what he thinks of you.

Or maybe you already know what I am talking about, and I just said too much.

But you have to know that nothing will remain unchanged. When your value can not match his desire for you, another ending will be waiting for you.

Lin Ziran looked at Feng Yuanji’s resolute back as he left, confused. It seemed that this person stayed here just to say this to him…

Wait, Feng Yuanchong wouldn’t really like him!

This is ridiculous.

What did he do to deserve his love? Could it be that Feng Yuanchong was originally interested in Li Ji? But in the original plot, Feng Yuanchong personally ordered Li Ji to be killed. If he was originally interested in Li Ji, it would be a bit too ruthless…

Lin Ziran returned home worriedly.

He couldn’t sleep because he was thinking about it.

Qi Xuan has now moved into Feng Yuanchong’s residence. People in the palace say that Feng Yuanchong dotes on Qi Xuan and always responds to his requests. He doesn’t even allow the concubines in the palace to bother Qi Xuan. He really protects him to the very core of his heart. Now, there are all kinds of rumors outside. He doesn’t know how many versions of the story there are…

Everyone says Qi Xuan is the Emperor’s true love.

It is said that the Emperor even stopped going to the harem because of him.

This is clearly a good situation. Why does he feel something is wrong?

Lin Ziran tried to comfort himself. He must have thought too much, Feng Yuanji might be fooling him. This guy always got on bad terms with him, and he couldn’t trust everything he said…

But, he still feels uneasy…

【Lin Ziran: System, what do you think of my performance on this mission? QAQ】

【System: Still quite dedicated. 】

【Lin Ziran: …Is that all? 】

【System: What else do you want? 】

………………

Lin Ziran spent several days in fear, but Feng Yuanchong never summoned him again.

Moreover, when he was lucky, he rarely met Feng Yuanji again. Even if he met him occasionally, Feng Yuanji looked as if he was too lazy to pay attention to him, which made him feel relieved. The two of them returned to their own way…

Lin Ziran felt relieved. He had nothing to do that day, so he decided to go out and relax.

The Lingshan Temple in the capital is very famous, and burning incense is at its peak.  Lin Ziran went there with great interest. He doesn’t believe in ghosts and gods, but he heard that the vegetarian food in this Lingshan Temple is very unique…

If the mission really fails, only sightseeing and delicious food can make up for his broken heart.

At least it wasn’t a wasted trip.

Lin Ziran was walking on the winding mountain path. The scenery here was really nice. As he was walking, he saw two familiar figures in the pavilion on the mountainside in front of him!

It’s Feng Yuanchong and Qi Xuan!

Feng Yuanchong has a gentle demeanor, Qi Xuan has elegant manners, a handsome and steady Emperor, and a bright and clear-minded young man. It really looks like a pleasing sight!

At this moment, all the depression during this period was cured…

Very touching……

Lin Ziran quickly realized that Feng Yuanchong was accompanying Qi Xuan incognito to relax. Such a favor was a blessing that the women in his harem could never dream of! If this wasn’t true love, then what was true love! Lin Ziran was so moved that he wanted to cry. He was about to sneak away when Qi Xuan in front of him suddenly raised his eyes and saw him…

Lin Ziran: …

Then let’s go over and greet them.

Fortunately, there was no one around at the moment, so Lin Ziran walked over respectfully and whispered: “Your Majesty.”

Then he glanced at Qi Xuan and quickly looked away, with a restrained look, as if he wanted to look but didn’t dare to look any further.

Feng Yuanchong was a little surprised. He came out with Qi Xuan today, but he didn’t expect to be bumped into by Lin Ziran. He thought for a moment and smiled: “Dear official is here too.”

Then he noticed Lin Ziran’s gloomy eyes, and he became more unhappy. It seems that you still haven’t let go of Qi Xuan.

Feng Yuanchong thought of this and deliberately reached out to hold Qi Xuan’s hand and said gently: “Would you like Gu to go for a walk with you again?”

Qi Xuan did not withdraw his hand. His eyelashes trembled, and he glanced at Lin Ziran calmly, as if he did not want to be disturbed at all. He lowered his eyes and said softly: “I am a little tired. Let’s go back to the palace.”

Feng Yuanchong naturally did not object when he heard this and said with a smile: “Okay, then we will go back.”

After saying that, he took Qi Xuan’s hand and left.

Lin Ziran bowed again and said: “Farewell, Your Majesty.”

He is so happy today!

What an unexpected gain.

Fortunately, Qi Xuan was tactful and asked to leave. Otherwise, he would have to stay here to guard and serve them tea and water, which would have wasted another good day. After seeing off the two ancestors, top and bottom protagonists, Lin Ziran happily went to eat his vegetarian meal!

Even the food tastes better when the mood is good!

………………

Feng Yuanchong returned to the palace and said to Qi Xuan in a friendly manner: “If you like that place, Gu will take you there another day.”

Qi Xuan’s face was cold, and his voice was calm: “The Emperor is busy with all kinds of affairs and official duties, so there is no need to accompany me.”

Feng Yuanchong patted his hand gently and said with a smile: “It’s okay, Gu knows what’s going on.”

Waited for Qi Xuan to leave.

Feng Yuanchong’s eyes turned cold.

Although he didn’t take Qi Xuan seriously, he still needed to comfort Qi Xuan for the time being.

Anhe country has been very cautious in recent years and has taken the initiative to send the eldest son of the king as a hostage. Although Anhe country is only a small country…how can he allow the other person to sleep beside him on bed? Feng Yuanchong has long been eyeing Anhe country, just waiting for a suitable opportunity and excuse to take it into his pocket, but it is not appropriate to alert the enemy for the time being, so he deliberately pretends to favor Qi Xuan, and when everything is ready, he will catch Anhe country off guard.

It won’t be too late to deal with Qi Xuan after destroying Anhe country.

Feng Yuanchong turned around and asked Pei Gao: “Gu asked you to investigate Feng Yuanji’s matter. How is the investigation going?”

He wanted to know who else had secretly joined Feng Yuanji and wait for the right opportunity to catch them all in one fell swoop.

Pei Gao hesitated for a moment and said: “The matter of Jing Wang is still under investigation, but there is one thing… nubi doesn’t know whether nubi should tell you…”

Feng Yuanchong frowned and said: “Oh?”

Pei Gao has been with him for decades, and he is always good at guessing his true feelings, even things that can make him confused…

Pei Gao spoke cautiously: “It’s about Li Ji Daren.”

Feng Yuanchong’s eyes changed, and he said in a deep voice: “What about him?”

Pei Gao said: “It’s a coincidence. Originally, this nubi asked someone to track down Zheng Jun. After all, she was just a little girl. Even if she was lucky enough to escape, how could she be missing for so long? Someone must have arranged this. Nubi thought it might be related to Jing Wang… So nubi asked someone to search Zheng’s residence carefully again and finally found this at the entrance of a hidden rockery cave.”

He took out a small rattle from his sleeve and placed it in front of Feng Yuanchong. The rattle was still stained with blood, which had long since solidified and dried into a dark brown color.

Feng Yuanchong stared at the rattle and said in a cold voice: “Continue.”

Pei Gao clapped his hands and said softly: “For the rest of the matter, nubi thinks it would be more appropriate to let this person speak.”

As his applause fell, a young man with a baby face dressed in black walked in. He knelt on the ground and said respectfully: “Imperial Guard Qianhu Zhang Yu greets the Emperor.”

Feng Yuanchong looked at him and said: “What do you have to say?”

Zhang Yu seemed a little hesitant but still said: “The day before yesterday, Eunuch Pei came to us and brought the rattle, asking us about Zheng Jun. Servant, servant have seen the rattle…”

Seeing him hesitating, Feng Yuanchong lost his patience. Although he hadn’t finished listening, he had a bad feeling in his heart and shouted: “Speak!”

Zhang Yu’s face turned pale, and he trembled as he said: “Servant saw that rattle the night the house was confiscated. Servant remembered it. It was next to the rockery where people could hide. The servants of the Zheng family said it was Zheng Jun’s rattle. Thinking back, Servant suspected that Zheng Jun was hiding in that rockery at the time…”

Pei Gao soothed him softly: “Don’t be nervous, take your time, just tell everything you know.”

Zhang Yu said nervously: “In theory, we should be able to find her. Although the entrance to the rockery is hidden, it is not impossible to find her… But, but Li Daren was standing in front of the rockery at that time. He ordered us to continue searching. He stood there without moving while we were searching. Because of Li Daren, we did not search there, so, so we neglected it…”

Feng Yuanchong’s face turned pale: “You mean Li Ji protected her, so you didn’t find her, right?”

Zhang Yu kowtowed desperately: “This servant, servant doesn’t mean this. Servant  just said that it might be an accident. Maybe Li Daren didn’t find out either… Yes, an accident, maybe just an unexpected coincidence… It’s all because of the servant’s poor performance…”

Feng Yuanchong’s chest was rising and falling violently, his eyes were full of anger, Li Ji…

Pei Gao glanced at someone with a hint, and the eunuchs outside immediately pulled Zhang Yu, who was lying limp on the ground, out.

With a crash.

Feng Yuanchong swept everything off the table! His face was filled with undisguised rage!

Pei Gao immediately knelt on the ground and advised: “This may be just an accident. Nubi was afraid that the Emperor would think too much, so Nubi hesitated for a long time and didn’t know whether to say it… But after thinking about it, the Emperor is the wise leader of the world. Nubi can’t figure out this little thing, but you can definitely figure it out. Nubi dare not be your master, so nubi brought this matter to you for your decision.”

Feng Yuanchong smiled hoarsely. His expression seemed sad and lonely: “You understand everything.”

Pei Gao whispered: “Your Majesty, please don’t be sad or angry. It will be a waste if you hurt your body.”

Sad and angry.

Maybe.

Even though he had doubts before, he finally let him go, thinking that Li Ji would never betray him or collude with Feng Yuanji…

But now the facts are before his eyes, and he has no choice but to believe it.

So everything that happened before was just a play performed by Feng Yuanji and you.

I always thought that you would be the most loyal person because you are a pure person, and what you want is simple. I promised you supreme power, and you would do things for me wholeheartedly, regardless of whether these things are right or wrong… But you betrayed me in the end.

People’s hearts are fickle, and so are you.

But why?

………………

Lin Ziran was preparing to rest at night when suddenly the eunuch from the palace came to announce that the Emperor had important matters to discuss.

Feng Yuanchong rarely summoned him at night, what important matter was there?

Lin Ziran wanted to rest, but how could he not go when the Emperor ordered him to? So he had no choice but to rush to the palace overnight.

The palace was brightly lit at night, and Lin Ziran was taken by the eunuch to Feng Yuanchong’s palace. Feng Yuanchong was sitting in the empty courtyard, with a pot of tea and two tea cups on his table.

Lin Ziran walked over respectfully and was about to ask Feng Yuanchong what was going on when his eyes fell on the blood-stained rattle on the table and his expression suddenly changed.

Isn’t this the rattle that he accidentally stepped on beside the rockery when the Zheng family was raided that night?

This incident left a deep impression on him, so he recognized it at a glance…

Why did this thing, which shouldn’t be here at all, appear here?

Even if he was slow, he could tell something was wrong.

Feng Yuanchong smiled at him, his dark eyes looking deeper in the night, like a bottomless whirlpool, but his voice was gentle: “Why don’t you speak, Zichu?”

Lin Ziran’s forehead was almost covered with cold sweat. He remained calm and bowed respectfully: “Chen pay respects to Your Majesty.”

Feng Yuanchong nodded: “Sit down.”

Lin Ziran sat down opposite him and asked: “What does the Emperor want Chen to do?”

Feng Yuanchong’s eyes fell on the rattle on the table, and he said calmly: “Someone gave Gu this thing, Gu want to ask you, Zichu, do you recognize it?”

Who wouldn’t recognize this? !

How should he defend himself?

If this were modern society, he could deny it and die without any evidence. Without cameras, who could blame him? Who could say that he was the one in the video? But this was ancient times! There was no need for ironclad evidence. As long as the Emperor thought you were guilty, you were guilty. Moreover, this was ironclad evidence, right?

Maybe there are witnesses, but he just doesn’t know about it.

Feng Yuanchong must have been certain of this , so he was summoned to the palace.

【Lin Ziran: I thought I would lose in the main storyline, but who knew I would fall in this unexpected place in this corner. A world without human rights is really terrible…】

【System: …】 Although the player was soft-hearted at that time, this is something that most people would not expect, so it cannot be entirely blamed on him.

【Lin Ziran: I’m going to die. Wuwuwu 】

In the original plot, Li Ji was loyal and served Feng Yuanchong as a lackey for seven or eight years. However, because he fell in love with Qi Xuan and caused trouble for him, Feng Yuanchong thought he was useless and ordered him to be executed.

Now that he has betrayed Feng Yuanchong, will Feng Yuanchong let him go?

There must be many experts lying in ambush around here!

If he resists, he will definitely be hacked to pieces!

Feng Yuanchong looked at Lin Ziran, looking somewhat disappointed, and sighed: “Have you thought about your answer, Zichu?”

Lin Ziran said: “This is a rattle.”

Feng Yuanchong asked: “What else?”

Lin Ziran shook his head: “No more.”

The more he will try to explain, the more troublesome it becomes. He didn’t have any good reasons. To be honest, Feng Yuanchong wouldn’t believe him. He might even think he was playing a trick on him.

Li Ji has killed so many people and raided so many houses over the years. He has come here through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and countless lives, most of which are innocent.

For Li Ji, there is no such thing as mercy.

Therefore, Feng Yuanchong must have believed that he did this for a purpose.

It’s better to leave it as it is. Believe it or not, he has nothing to explain anyway.

Moreover, Feng Yuanchong must have made up his mind, which could not be changed by a few words. He must not have called him over just to listen to his explanation.

Feng Yuanchong looked at him again and sighed: “Zichu, how long have we known each other?”

Lin Ziran opened the character settings and looked at them, saying: “Seven years.”

Feng Yuanchong nodded: “It’s been quite a while.”

He raised his hand and picked up the teapot on the table, poured tea into two cups, and then pushed one of the cups in front of Lin Ziran, smiling: “This is tribute tea from Jinhe, you try it.”

Lin Ziran was silent for a long time, but finally picked up the teacup.

He recalled how Li Ji died in the original plot. Feng Yuanchong bestowed him a cup of poisoned wine, and he drank it with gratitude. If the king wants his subjects to die, they have to die. This word bestow means that even death must be done respectfully.

It’s just that now the wine has been replaced by tea, and time has advanced a little.

Ai, forget it, just quit.

It was really unexpected.

Lin Ziran held the teacup respectfully with both hands, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.

After a few breaths, he felt completely powerless and fell off the stool, unable to move a finger.

But his expression was quite calm, waiting for the poison to take effect and kill him.

But he waited and waited, and felt nothing but powerlessness. Then he saw Feng Yuanchong approach him, looking down at him, with a complex expression that seemed to contain a hint of pity: “Gu is very disappointed.”

Lin Ziran couldn’t move, but he could still speak. He showed a sad look and said sadly: “Chen can no longer serve your majesty.”

Unexpectedly, Feng Yuanchong suddenly smiled after hearing this and looked at him deeply: “You can serve Gu in another way.”

He doesn’t need a subordinate who betrays him. Since this person is no longer trustworthy, he should just cut off his wings and keep him by his side, so that he can only be favored by himself.

Things that he didn’t want to do before, things that he couldn’t bear to do… Now, he doesn’t have to worry about them anymore.

Feng Yuanchong reached out and picked up Lin Ziran, then went back to the bedroom and gently placed him on the bed.

He stared at the handsome man on the bed, his fingertips brushing across the face he had been thinking about. This beautiful face looked even more seductive because of its weakness. There was a glimmer in his eyes, which made the red at the end of his eyes even more alluring…

I should have killed you, but I couldn’t bear it.

Feng Yuanchong lowered his head, kissed his red lips, and laughed hoarsely: “Although you disappoint Gu, Gu is still willing to give you another chance…”

From the moment Feng Yuanchong picked him up, Lin Ziran felt something was wrong, until the kiss landed, he was completely stunned!

No way, Feng Yuanchong wants to fuck him?

Holy shit! Why? I betrayed you, why didn’t you kill me? And you took me to the dragon bed? How can you be such a lustful Emperor!

I misjudged you!

Seeing the collar being unbuttoned, and the man approached…

Lin Ziran couldn’t move at all, and finally got anxious. He would rather die than sleep with the protagonist gong. The plot must not be ruined in his hands!

Lin Ziran’s eyes were red with anger, but he couldn’t curse loudly. After all, his character wasn’t like that. After thinking for a while, he looked hurt and said in a hoarse voice: “Your Majesty, you can’t…”

Feng Yuanchong looked at the man’s red eyes. Those beautiful eyes were filled with tears. He endured the humiliation and pain. However, the desire in his heart was aroused even more. He wanted to punish him more severely and let him know the price of betraying him.

Feng Yuanchong said in a low voice: “Why not? Do you want to disobey Gu’s order?”

I am the Emperor and you are the subject. I can do anything to you.

Lin Ziran was so anxious when Feng Yuanchong pressed on him and kissed him so hard that he could hardly breathe. His clothes were also torn apart…

Feng Yuanchong obviously had no intention of pitying him, and bit his lips fiercely, his movements were rough and ruthless.

It’s over, it’s over.

The plot collapsed again!

What the hell, he really didn’t do anything, this world is hell mode!

Lin Ziran thought of the broken plot and was so sad that he closed his eyes and thought he would not see it.

Feng Yuanchong kissed the man’s lips lovingly, and reached out to untie his hairpin. His dark black hair covered the bed. He closed his eyes tightly and his body trembled, as if he was trying his best to endure and restrain himself. Because he couldn’t move, he looked particularly fragile at this moment, and his coldness was much less. He was charming and lovable.

Feng Yuanchong knew that Li Ji didn’t like being treated like this, so he never thought about it over the years, and he didn’t want to lose a good subordinate because of a momentary desire. But since you have betrayed me, why should I restrain myself again and again?

I am your master, you should get used to bearing me.

This is my favor to you.

Feng Yuanchong pinched Lin Ziran’s chin and kissed him again without mercy.

………………

Lin Ziran was almost suffocated by the kiss, his brows furrowed, he had already given up on himself…

Suddenly there was a noise outside.

“Qi Gongzi, you can’t go in.”

“Qi Gongzi, the Emperor has already rested…”

“Qi Gongzi, you…”

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Qi Xuan stood at the door, looking down coldly at the scene inside the bedroom.

Feng Yuanchong looked a little unhappy.

Lin Ziran: …

Don’t ask, it’s embarrassing.