Chapter 70: The Frustrated Layman Jiaxuan (V)
After all, deposing and enthroning a monarch was a major event that shook the foundation of the Song Dynasty. If they failed, their family would not be able to escape a knife on their necks. Although the infinite temptation after success led Han Tuozhou here, the uneasy mood made Han Tuozhou extremely anxious, and his palms were full of sweat. He rubbed his hands and walked back and forth at the city gate.
The guards went in for only a moment, but in Han Tuozhou's view, it seemed that he had been waiting here for half his life. He gritted his teeth and suddenly raised his feet, as if he had made up his mind to go back. He was hesitating, he was regretting, and he was afraid.
At this moment, someone patted Han Tuozhou on the shoulder.
Just this pat, all the entanglement and timidity in Han Tuozhou's stomach were patted away. Like a gambler, he bet his future and the lives of his entire family on a palace coup that might happen today or tomorrow.
The one who patted his shoulder was the eunuch Zhang Zongyin. Zhang Zongyin's face was calm, as if nothing had happened in the palace. He asked, "Lord Han, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Han Tuozhou's eyes flickered, and he wanted to speak but didn't.
Who is Zhang Zongyin? Having spent so many years in the harem, where many women fight for favor and scheme against each other, he is very smart. He guessed at a glance that Han Tuozhou's visit was related to the death of the emperor. Thinking back to the emperor's eccentric remarks in recent days, he felt that something would happen, but he didn't expect someone to find him. He looked up at the sky and sighed, "The world is going to change."
Han Tuozhou immediately smelled the flavor of Zhang Zongyin's four words and said, "Master Zhang has a sharp vision, which makes me admire him. I am here to discuss the change with you."