Kill Zhu and sink him in the water pool, this distance can't escape the guard.

  Even if the Song Dynasty army is slack, the palace guards dare not be negligent when on duty.

  ...and recently there has been no news of anything unusual happening within the palace...

  Zhao Xi was very clear that the guard here might be the perpetrator.

  His own demon can be reflected in reading, can be reflected in playing, but absolutely cannot be reflected in thinking and planning. In other words, Zhao Xi cannot make any suggestions to his father regarding Zhu's affairs.

  You're too young. Besides, Dad meant well and let him know that Zhu died in an accident.

  Ke Zhao Xi was unwilling, since someone had been so deliberately targeting him, if he didn't react at all then he would truly become the second Old Dad.

  Also sorry for the thousand years of insight.

  Then let them see the difference of a thousand years.

  Everyone has habitual actions, especially when they are bored, they will repeat a specific action to relieve boredom.

  This is not a thousand years later sentry, at this time, in order to trust and safety, the guards are usually all night, and not one or two hours shift system.

  Endless long nights, always need to dispel loneliness.

  Zhao Xi walked along the palace wall, as if he were a guard himself, paying attention to various marks on the wall from his feet to the top of his head... Of course, it was only the top of Zhao Xi's head, and for the guards, it was just the height of an outstretched hand.

  King Zhongzheng finds it strange that King Ye is wandering around like this, perhaps he can see the palace of his birth mother...

  The queen's emissary was even farther behind. The prince did not go to the Zhu family mourning hall, so he should be considered non-existent, as if he had never come.

  As for Wang Ye looking at the palace wall, it has nothing to do with his duties.

  Finally, I can go back. Originally, Wang Zhongzheng loved to follow the king out and there would always be some surprising playful things, but today, he just wanted to accompany the king in Ciming Palace... Yesterday, seeing the king like that, he was scared to death.

  Wang Zhongzheng was literate and had some ideas, being an ordinary eunuch was not his pursuit, he wanted to be a figure like Li Shenfu or Liu Chenggui.

  He knew that since the queen had given him to the king, he was the king's man for life, and the king decided his future.

  The king has no worries, then he Wang Zhongzheng will make it to Li Shenfu and Liu Chenggui's level, it's just a matter of time.

  So Wang Zhongzheng was very concerned about King Wang.

  It seems that going out for a walk is quite effective. Empress Cao looked at Zhao Xi returning, and seemed to no longer have that sad feeling, as if she had gained some fighting spirit. Yes, it was fighting spirit. Empress Cao didn't know why she would have this kind of feeling.

  As an emperor, what is most needed is this feeling, but the men in her own household don't have it, yet Xier has a surprisingly sharp aura.

  "Xī ér..."

  "Mother, I'm fine."

  Zhaoxi, as usual, paid his respects to the empress and then walked over to Tuo Niang's side...

  "Little girl, what do you want to play today?"

  It was always like this when he came back from school before.

  "Isn't Sanlang feeling better? If you're still uncomfortable, Tuo Niang can give Hua Hua to you."

  She is really a child, but I am not.

  Sanlang is no longer suffering.

  The house full of toys Zhao Xi hadn't been here for a long time, this time he came with paper and pen, the queen didn't find it strange either. It's always good for children to study hard.

  ……

  "Could you find some green vitriol oil, white phosphorus and sulfur?"

  Zhao Xixu was playing with her daughter, saying she wanted to warm up the book. She brought Wang Zhongzheng and hid aside, writing on paper.

  "Your Highness..."

  Zhao Xi pointed at the paper and looked at Tuo Niang, then handed the brush to Wang Zhongzheng.

  There's no way for me to get in touch with them myself, nor is it possible for me to leave the palace. The only one I can use is Wang Zhongzheng by my side, and I hope he's a sensible person.

  "There is already one in the palace, all belonging to the Imperial City Division, and a small one can be tried."

  "I need to know who was on night watch at the palace walls the day before yesterday, and when they will be on duty again."

  "Let's go ask around."

  The palace walls are guarded, and it is necessary to report to the Imperial City Department, which is also a matter of course.

  It's no big deal for Wang Zhongzheng now, everyone knows he is close to the king of Hubei and wants to get closer to him, but Wang Zhongzheng has a strong moral compass and doesn't show off or take advantage of his position.

  The aftermath of Madam Zhu's death was handled quickly, possibly out of consideration for Zhao Xi's feelings or perhaps due to Zhao Zhen's guilt. Madam Zhu was buried according to the rites of a noble concubine, and this decision was not disputed even by those outside the imperial court.

  Everyone is busy with the new policy now, this period of time is when the monarch and his ministers are united in their hearts, they won't bother with such trivial matters.

  Zhao Xi came back from school one day, bringing Wang Zhongzheng with him. The two of them carried a few small packages and small porcelain jars to go out and have some fun for a while. Empress Cao did not pay attention, nor did anyone else.

  Nangniang was indeed worried, Zhao Xi drew a grid of squares and wrote down a few numbers, letting her play with them.

  The inner palace is very quiet at night, and the bustle of the capital is excluded from it.

  People living in this environment have long been accustomed to the peace of night. Some, however, are not content with their fate and often stand guard at the window, gazing at the high palace walls, thinking about or reminiscing about the outside world.

  Zhao Xi was still reading in her room, but actually she hadn't gotten into it at all. Empress Cao would, as usual, have some midnight snacks prepared for Zhao Xi.

  Zhao Xi has a big appetite. Since he recovered from his illness, his appetite has been huge. Not only is his body sturdy, but his height also surpasses that of children of the same age.

  "Xi'er, take a rest, it's not late to remember tomorrow. According to Sun Mingfu's words, Xi'er's current curriculum is almost the same as that of a child prodigy. Don't be too tired, Xi'er."

  Empress Cao was delighted. Not to mention the royal family, even ordinary farming and reading families, having a child like Xi'er is all due to the blessings of heaven.

  "The palace walls have been breached!"

  Zhao Xi clenched his fists tightly when he heard the shout: It's done! Since you've come but not returned, it's impolite, I'll let you see what it means.

  Zhao Xi immediately pretended to be very curious and wanted to get up and run outside...

  "Xier, don't go out! ... Wang Zhongzheng, guard the king and do not leave half a step. ... Li Xian, quickly go and investigate what's going on!"

  Empress Cao's face was solemn, and with a series of orders, the Ciming Palace closed its doors, not allowing anyone to go out or move about.

  ……

  "Little sister, it's Li Xian."

  Until Li Xian returned again, Empress Cao did not open the palace gate.

  "What's going on?"

  "Return to the princess, the guards on the palace wall were burned to death by heavenly fire."

  "Heavenly Fire?"

  The queen mother returned, but it was like this. It was late spring and had not yet thundered. The guardian suddenly caught fire from his feet and spread throughout his body.

  The Imperial City guards rushed to put out the fire as soon as they saw that things were taking a turn for the worse. Only the person was burned to death, with no other losses.

  The Imperial City Guard and the Palace Guards had never gotten along, but Li Xian seemed rather pleased about it.

  "Who is the deceased?"

  "Return to Princess, Imperial Guard Forbidden Army Renyong Deputy Captain Liu Feng Liu Luming."

  Empress Cao thought for a moment and seemed to realize that it wasn't that noble young man after all. She waved her hand, letting Li Xian leave.

  The Imperial Guards were mostly born from the families of high-ranking officials, but as the descendants of these officials became less capable over the years, the Imperial Guards gradually came to be filled with sons of good families.

  It's better if he isn't a noble son otherwise it will be troublesome for the officials again.

  The queen said a few words and then hastily left. At this time, her husband needed comfort, as for Xi'er... she was still a child, at most excited for a while before falling asleep.