Chapter 77: The Conspiracy Reappears (2)
Whether it was laughing or crying, Xinxin's tears were definitely not shed for herself at this moment, at least that's how Shan Zhen, who was preparing to meet Zhou Cheng, felt! Should he advance or retreat? Shan Zhen was wavering in his heart . He had rushed back from another country and was supposed to report something important to Zhou Cheng, but he hesitated before the meeting...
Time is passing by little by little.
The sobbing in the tent gradually subsided, and Shan Zhen felt that it was about time!
"Your Majesty, Shan Zhen requests to see you!"
Before entering the tent, Shan Zhen greeted everyone first.
"Come in!"
With Zhou Cheng's promise, Shan Zhen stepped into the tent. Zhou Cheng picked up Xinxin and walked to the bed beside him. He put Xinxin, who was sleeping soundly after working hard, on his bed and covered her with a quilt.
"It seems we are later than expected ."
"I'm so sorry, I was delayed on the way."
Zhou Cheng repeatedly stroked the forehead of the sleeping Xinxin. After a long while, he stopped and turned to face Shan Zhen.
"You've worked hard all the way. Take a seat!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhou Chengci sat down next to Dan Zhen, and then he returned to his original seat.
"What did you gain from this journey?"
"Basically, everything is consistent with what I reported before, but there are a few things that I'm more concerned about, so I wanted to let you know in person."
"Tell me about it."
Shan Zhen explained to Zhou Cheng everything he had seen, heard, and noticed in those days, including the things he cared about. After listening, Zhou Cheng frowned. On the surface, it seemed like an extremely ordinary thing, but after going deeper into it, he realized that there was something else going on. Moreover, everything seemed to be connected, which forced Shan Zhen to treat it with caution. His caution was exactly what Zhou Yan was concerned about.
"I didn't expect this to happen. Is there really someone behind this?"
"I think this is very likely."
"So who has the greatest chance?"
“This is the only thing that is still unknown.”
"In your own judgment?"
"this……"
Shan Zhen seemed overwhelmed by Zhou Cheng's questions.
"Forget it. I don't mean to force you. It seems that since the opponent is a person who even you can't find any evidence against, he will be a very difficult enemy to deal with."
Although Shan Zhen was unwilling, it was an indisputable fact.
"He can deceive everyone in the world, and even avoid your eyes and ears. Just imagining it can make you feel how powerful and cunning the enemy is. His ability to manipulate everyone in the world is really chilling. I don't think anyone in the world can guess who has such a great ability, let alone you. But what is really frightening is his unclear purpose. He doesn't take anyone in the world seriously at all, and he has an attitude that doesn't care about the world. I really want to know who is the mastermind behind this."
"Besides, there won't be anyone who can notice and realize this huge conspiracy that is brewing, right?"
This was something that had deviated from common sense and was unimaginable. Dan Zhen himself had only realized it by accident that the enemy was able to manipulate the entire world. Not to mention thinking about it, it was simply a fairy tale if he told it to others. No one would believe it.
“…Maybe not.”
"Uh, what does the Emperor mean?"
"I mean, besides us, there should be someone else who noticed it. That guy was at the scene in person."
"Your Majesty, are you talking about Prince Zhao?"
Shan Zhen, who was awakened by Zhou Cheng's words, noticed it immediately. At the same time, he also realized that it was very likely that Zhao Ziheng and the others had already known it before he knew it. Thinking of this, Shan Zhen seemed to suddenly realize it.
"That man, I believe he must have some intelligence that we don't have, and he may have already mastered the things we have noticed. No, I should say he must have mastered them. That man has this ability."
"So, should we..."
Shan Zhen stopped talking halfway, but Zhou Cheng already knew what he wanted to say without him saying it all: "I know what you want to say, and I also know what to do. Before the situation reaches a point where it cannot be reversed, let's collect as much information and clues as possible, otherwise we will be looked down upon by others."
"Yes, I obey your command!"
Since when, there has been an insurmountable wall between Zhou Cheng and Shan Zhen. This invisible wall completely divides the positions of the two people. Although Zhou Cheng wants to break this wall , it is impossible for him alone. The person who formed this wall is Shan Zhen. If he does not want to cross or break it, it is impossible for Zhou Cheng to break it no matter how hard he wants. Sometimes Shan Zhen may talk to Zhou Cheng from his heart, but this will not be a possibility for him to cross. No matter when, Shan Zhen always maintains a distance between the monarch and the minister, making it impossible for Zhou Cheng to get close. This is Shan Zhen.
"But you can't be blamed for not considering this. I shouldn't have put all the burdens on you. I'm really sorry that as the king of a country, I always ask you to do this kind of thing."
“I don’t feel it’s a burden.”
"No matter what, your strength is necessary in the face of the upcoming war. Even for the sake of Zhou Kingdom, you must take good care of yourself."
"I understand."
Every time Zhou Cheng heard Shan Zhen's tone that was too clear about identity and position, he always felt that there was a gap between them, and after so long, he still couldn't adapt.
