His Rui

Zhao Zhang Wei knew that it was time to say something when he saw Zhao Wang Lei lost in his thoughts.

The blood was still trickling down from his temple where the teacup had hit him. However, he didn't seem to care about him but he couldn't show that to Zhao Wang Lei. So he took out his handkerchief and pressed his temple with it.

He hissed intentionally and Zhao Wang Lie came out of his trance immediately.

He looked at Zhao Zhang Wei pressing his temple with the cloth. Zhao Zhang Wei had an expression on his face that showed that he was in too much pain.

Zhao Wang Lei's eyes narrowed in disgust. In his eyes, Zhao Zhang Wei was too weak. The anger with that disgust flashed inside his eyes when he remembered that Zhao Zhang Wei took Xi Ying to meet Empress Mother.

Gathering all his patience, Zhao Wang Lei asked Zhao Zhang Wei

"Zhang Wei, tell Zhen …what did Prime Minister Xi talk about with Empress Mother?"

Zhao Zhang Wei immediately put down his handkerchief as if he just seemed to realize that he was standing in front of the Emperor.

These stupid expressions and actions of him made Zhao Wang Lei feel more disgusted with him. However, he had to hide that disgust and talk patiently with him.

Otherwise, he was angry that he wanted to kill Zhao Zhang Wei at this moment.

The smile on Zhao Zhang Wei's lips was again hesitant and when he didn't say anything for the next few moments, Zhao Wang Lei was very irritated.

"Zhang Wei, say something. We don't have the whole day to hear your answers."

Zhao Wang Lei said with gritted teeth.

Zhao Zhang Wei's face had a panicked expression and he lowered his head immediately. However, in truth, his eyes were filled with mockery.

Zhao Wang Lei's restlessness and panic only proved that whatever Empress Dowager was saying was true.

He was afraid that Xi Ying would come to know of the secret he had been hiding for so many years. However, he didn't know that the thing he was afraid of was done already.

"This one apologizes for delaying in answering Your Majesty's question and wasting so much time of Your Majesty. However, this one was actually a little ashamed to tell that Prime Minister Xi didn't say anything at all in Empress Dowager's chambers."

Zhao Wang Lie frowned in confusion and Zhao Zhang Wei continued

"This one had thought that Prime Minister Xi is a good speaker and would be able to convince Her Majesty to live in the Imperial Palace with all of us instead of going to live in isolation if she was planning that. However, Prime Minister Xi didn't say anything after going there so this one was a little embarrassed that this one's plan didn't work."

Zhao Wang Lei's frown vanished and he instantly sighed in relief.

Xi Ying not speaking anything more than necessary …it was most likely what Xi Ying could do so he didn't doubt Zhao Zhang Wei at all.

However, there was still one thing left.

The first thing that Zhao Wang Lie wanted to know from the day first was why Xi Ying chose Zhao Zhang Wei to accompany him in managing this convoy's matters.

And the second thing is why in the first place he agreed to go to Empress Dowager's chambers just because Zhao Zhang Wei asked him to do so!

"Prime Minister Xi agreed to accompany you to Empress Mother's chambers just like that?"

Zhao Wang Lei asked doubtfully.

Zhao Zhang Wei smiled helplessly and answered

"No, Your Majesty. This one had to beg Prime Minister Xi, however, this one had not expected that Prime Minister Xi won't say anything after going there."

Zhao Zhang Wei pretended to sigh heavily.

A moment later, Zhao Wang Lei smiled and said

"Still, Zhang Wei, we think that you should be happy after being chosen by Prime Minister Xi. Zhuang Chen had been angry at us because of not being chosen."

This time Zhao Zhang Wang Lei pretended to sigh helplessly and then continued with an exhausted smile on his lips.

"We just wanted to give both of you an equal chance. We are happy for you. Prime Minister chose you and this thing should help a big meaning for you."

Zhao Zhang Wei understood instantly what Zhao Wang Lei was trying to pry in by going in that direction.

He also didn't want to stay any longer in the company of this fake man and hence he answered the already readied answer.

"There is nothing to happy about this, Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhang Wei said with a bitter smile. Zhao Wang Lie frowned in confusion. He could feel that Zhao Zhang Wei had the answer to the question he was seeking for.

"Why, Zhang Wei?"

Zhao Wang Lei asked with a confused face.

Zhang Zhang Wei's bitter smile was still there as he answered

"Prime Minister Xi chose this one only because he doesn't like Elder Brother. Elder Brother has perhaps offended Prime Minister Xi many times before. There was no other reason for this. Prime Minister Xi told himself to this one all this when this one had been very happy on being chosen by him."

Zhao Wang Lei had a moment of realization. He knew that Zhao Zhang Wei was saying the truth this time or that was what he thought.

Zhao Zhuang Chen had indeed offended Xi Ying many times before.

So he nodded his head in satisfaction. Now he knew why he chose Zhao Zhang Wei.

However, he didn't want Zhao Zhang Wei to tell anyone anything about this meeting and take Xi Ying again to meet Empress Dowager. So he said as gently as he could.

"Sit"

Zhao Zhang Wei had a startled expression after hearing these words. Zhao Wang Lie sighed and said

"We should not have hit you, Zhang Wei. Come and sit now."

"No…it's alright, Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhang Wei said humbly and started to walk towards the chair that was placed in front of Zhao Wang Lei.

As soon as he was seated, Zhao Wang Lei spoke again but a little coldly this time

"Don't take Xi Ying to Empress Mother's chambers ever again without our permission."