ushernet Chapter 505: Forced to Help
Chapter 505: Forced to Help
If Yang Xiaoqian hadn't left Zhang Xingchen, the Emperor would have used Zhang Xingchen as an example. So, Yang Xiaoqian had no choice but to leave Zhang Xingchen.
But now Chen Er says that everything was because Xiao Yang and Xiao Qian took the initiative. How could Zhang Xingchen not be angry? So when Zhang Xingchen looked at Chen Er, his eyes seemed a little unfamiliar.
“Brother, stop talking. I know you’re trying to exonerate me for the Emperor’s sake. I only have one life to live. Now the opportunity is right in front of us. Let’s help the Empress Dowager first.”
“If we imprison the Emperor and join forces to fight against Wei Zhongxian, then the Empress Dowager won’t be able to do anything to us,” Zhang Xingchen said indifferently.
Zhang Xingchen's words immediately made Chen Er shake his head and smile bitterly. Chen Er knew that Zhang Xingchen was a stubborn guy. Did the Empress Dowager really have no way to deal with them?
When the Empress Dowager gets angry, she can throw the Emperor into prison and then control the Imperial Guards. What good will it do to the Embroidered Uniform Guard then?
The Empress Dowager's alliance with Wei Zhongxian's Eastern Depot was like an egg hitting a rock. Besides, the Embroidered Uniform Guard wasn't actually that powerful, to put it bluntly.
Chen Er said that the Embroidered Uniform Guard was probably no match for even the Emperor's Imperial Guards, let alone the Eastern Depot.
Chen Er knew that Zhang Xingchen had already walked into a dead end, and no matter what he said, Zhang Xingchen wouldn't listen at all. Chen Er was aware of this.
So Chen Er didn't intend to tell Zhang Xingchen directly, but rather to do so in another way. That's why Chen Er told him at the time.
“Zhang Xingchen, I can assure you that Yang Xiaoqian went with the Emperor willingly. If you don’t believe me, let’s do an experiment.”
Chen Er's words made Zhang Xingchen frown even more. Chen Er knew very well that if he let Ma Dazhi bring Yang Xiaoqian over for a face-to-face confrontation...
So it's likely that Yang Xiaoqian will stubbornly deny it to the death.
Otherwise, Yang Xiaoqian wouldn't have been so shameless, using both hands to speak to the Emperor, saying that she could replace his beloved concubine and serve him for life.
However, when Yang Xiaoqian faced Zhang Xingchen, she actually said that the emperor had threatened her, saying that if she did not leave Zhang Xingchen, the emperor would punish Zhang Xingchen.
Therefore, Chen Er is completely indifferent to this woman, and even feels a bit angry about her.
Furious at Yang Xiaoqian's ignorance and ungratefulness, Zhang Xingchen looked at Chen Er with astonishment.
"Brother, how did you find out the truth? I just don't believe Yang Xiaoqian would willingly go to the Emperor; on the contrary, she would betray me."
Zhang Xingchen spoke very seriously, and Chen Er could only shake his head and smile bitterly. Chen Er then put his ear and mouth close to Zhang Xingchen's ear.
"Then I'll tell you, you'll hide in a corner later. I'll arrange for the Emperor and Yang Xiaoqian to meet alone. Just listen to what Yang Xiaoqian has to say."
Chen Er's words puzzled Zhang Xingchen, but fearing that the Emperor would put pressure on Yang Xiaoqian, Zhang Xingchen looked at Chen Er coldly and said.
"I can agree to accompany you in this experiment, but you must promise me that you will not speak a single word to the Emperor now, otherwise it will be a case of collusion between you and the Emperor."
Zhang Xingchen's words left Chen Er momentarily stunned.
Chen Er felt that this man in front of him wasn't so simple-minded after all. Zhang Xingchen's mind worked very quickly. Actually, even without Zhang Xingchen saying that, Chen Er wouldn't have gone to see the emperor.
Because of this, there really was a kind of entanglement, so Chen Er just glanced at the Emperor to see if the Emperor had the understanding.
In fact, the reason Zhang Xingchen targeted the Emperor was because of Yang Xiaoqian, and everyone knew this. When Wei Zhongxian saw Zhang Xingchen hesitate, he immediately cursed.
"Zhang Xingchen, did you hear me clearly? The Empress Dowager ordered you to arrest the Emperor, and you dare to disobey her wishes? Don't you want to be the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard anymore?"
"Wei Zhongxian was used to being domineering, so he is still domineering now. It's just a pity that Wei Zhongxian is being domineering at the wrong time."
Good heavens, Zhang Xingchen was already furious. He had been determined to take action against the Emperor, but Wei Zhongxian was still being presumptuous in front of him.
Who is Wei Zhongxian? He's just a eunuch. What's so great about him? The only reason such a guy has survived to this day is because the Empress Dowager supports him.
Therefore, Zhang Xingchen now doesn't take Wei Zhongxian seriously at all. To put it bluntly, he could even go and touch the emperor himself.
"Why would I be afraid of a dead eunuch like you?" Zhang Xingchen sneered.
"Wei Zhongxian, you damned eunuch, you better behave yourself. Don't try to intimidate me. Even though you have to consider the owner before beating a dog, if you piss me off, I'll make you regret it."
Zhang Xingchen's words were absolutely disgusting; everyone knows that Wei Zhongxian was a eunuch.
But that official robe was perfectly fine on his body, and everyone bowed and scraped before Wei Zhongxian. So Zhang Xingchen had completely enraged Wei Zhongxian.
Several men around Wei Zhongxian were about to go up, but Zhang Xingchen was not someone to be trifled with, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard was already poised to strike.
With just a word from Zhang Xingchen, the target would likely change, and instead of taking action against the Emperor, they would target Wei Zhongxian. The Empress Dowager has already seen through the situation.
The Empress Dowager knew perfectly well that this could not continue. If things continued like this, she would make sure that Zhang Xingchen would make the first move against the Emperor.
Otherwise, if Zhang Xingchen changes his mind again, it will be difficult to handle, because the Empress Dowager has now essentially broken ties with the Emperor. That's just the kind of woman the Empress Dowager is.
Either don't make a move at all, or make a move with a killer move. If we fail today, how will we face the Emperor in the future?
So the Empress Dowager was getting a little impatient. She wondered why Zhang Xingchen was hesitating now. Hadn't they already agreed on what was inappropriate?
"Zhang Xingchen, what exactly made you temporarily change your mind? I know you told me that you really like Yang Xiaoqian. Actually, I have tried to persuade you countless times."
“I told the Emperor that Yang Xiaoqian was the woman Zhang Xingchen had his eye on. He couldn’t abuse his power for personal gain. Just because you’re the Emperor doesn’t mean you can take the woman from your subordinates. But the Emperor wouldn’t listen to me at all.”