The Favoured Medical Princess: 776 Earthshaking (two updates in one)
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The room was quiet for a moment, with only the dim candlelight dancing in the air, making a "sizzling" sound.
Although Han Lingfu didn't know what kind of figure this middle-aged man was in Xiye, seeing that the envoy Dalilin looked respectful to him, it was obvious that this man must have an extraordinary status.
Han Lingfu had a vague guess in his heart.
Could this person be...
"General," Han Lingfu said apologetically to the middle-aged man, "I came all the way from the royal capital to Western Xinjiang this time, naturally to seek peace..."
Da Lilin on the side sneered, and interrupted Han Lingfu angrily: "Prince Gong, is this how you Dayu sued for peace? It's really two-faced, one thing in front of you and another behind your back!"
Han Lingfu's face was a little stiff, and he held back his displeasure and said: "Master Dalilin, my sincerity can be shown to the sun and the moon, and my father is more willing to seek peace, but it's just that he entrusted me to an unworthy person. That Han Huaijun is so happy that he can't care about it. The emperor insists on fighting for his own merits. This king rushes back to the capital this time to impeach him and let his father punish him..."
Dali Lin did not speak, but carefully looked at the middle-aged man's expression.
A sharp light flashed in Han Lingfu's eyes, and he thought: Although this Dali Lin was only a third-grade military general in Xiye, he was a close confidant of Ta Hai, the commander of Xi Ye's 100,000-strong Eastern Expedition, and he directly obeyed Ta Hai's orders. ocean. It must be that only Ta Hai's personal visit could make Dalilin so groveling. Could it be...
The middle-aged man stared at Han Lingfu with sharp eyes. He half-squinted his eyes and was silent for a moment before he said in a deep voice: "Prince Gong, are you teasing me?"
Saying "I am handsome" is equivalent to acknowledging his identity. This person is indeed Ta Hai. Han Lingfu's heartbeat suddenly accelerated twice, "bang bang", and his pupils were dark and deep.
"Prince Gong, you are the prince of Dayu and also the prince of the county," Ta Hai said slowly and coldly, his voice loud and powerful, "Then Han Huaijun is just the prince's concubine, how can you do anything to him?! " There was cold sarcasm in his voice.
Dali Lin snorted coldly and said: "For a mere minister, you are too disrespectful to Prince Gong!"
Every word and sentence from these two people was like a knife cutting into Han Lingfu's heart over and over again, causing his mind to think of everything he had encountered in Western Xinjiang, including contempt, deception, traps, and house arrest. ...That damned Han Huaijun and the people of the Southern Xinjiang Army got together, forgot the emperor's order, forgot that they were all named Han, and helped outsiders humiliate him. It is really annoying and hateful!
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu's handsome and elegant face turned livid.
"When this king returns to the capital, the general will naturally see the sincerity of this king and Dayu." Han Lingfu looked directly at the middle-aged man and said again, his voice seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
The room became quiet again, with a deathly silence. The dancing candlelight illuminated the faces of several people in half-darkness, which seemed a bit strange and gloomy.
On the side, Xiao Lizi stood with his head bowed, not daring to make a sound, and could only hear his own heartbeat pounding in his ears...
After a moment, Ta Hai suddenly made a move, casually sat down at a round table, and then extended his hand to Han Lingfu in a gesture of invitation.
This is a gesture, a goodwill, and a signal.
Han Lingfu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt a vague sense of expectation, but on the surface he sat down opposite Ta Hai calmly.
"Crash..."
Ta Hai poured himself a cup of tea. His movements were casual, but his tone was extremely gloomy: "Prince Gong, I will trust you for once."
Ta Hai winked at Dalilin, and Dalilin asked: "May I ask what charges Prince Gong plans to impeach Mr. Han Huai?"
Han Lingfu replied intuitively: "I disobeyed the emperor's order, and the following committed a crime, bullying..."
Before he finished speaking, Ta Hai interrupted him with a sneer and said: "Prince Gong is too regular in doing things. There is an old saying in the Central Plains: 'Those who do great things do not stick to trivial matters.' Wang often talks about it..." Ta Hai raised his eyes and met Han Lingfu's eyes, with a meaningful tone in his tone.
Han Lingfu's heart skipped a beat again, and his eyes widened unconsciously as he looked at Ta Hai.
Those who do big things don’t stick to trivial matters? !
It turns out that Ta Hai came to see him on the orders of King Xiye. What did King Xiye want to plan?
Seeing Han Lingfu thoughtfully, Ta Hai showed a proud and sinister smile, and said: "I like to cooperate with smart people. Prince Gong, I have been on the battlefield for decades, and I have survived a hundred battles, and I have realized something. Reason, on the battlefield, the sword has no eyes. Once you have spotted the target, you must strike hard and never give the enemy a chance to stand up..."
He fiddled with the tea cup in his hand and said slowly: "If you cut the weeds without removing the roots, they will grow again with the spring breeze."
Han Lingfu's eyes flashed. If he had followed his original plan, his father would have summoned Han Huaijun back to the capital, and there would have been another lengthy battle of words...and Ta Hai wanted more than just defeating Han Huaijun. , but also wanted Han Huaijun’s life to avoid future troubles!
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu's chest was pounding, and his breathing was a little short, and he said: "General, it is easy to deal with a Han Huaijun, but the connections behind Han Huaijun are complicated..." Han Huaijun is a member of the clan and a relative of the emperor. The nephew is also the queen's niece-in-law, and with the support of the eldest princess Yongyang, it is not that easy to kill him.
A flash of ridicule flashed in Ta Hai's eyes, and he thought to himself: They say Dayu people are cunning, but that's not all! Not as wise as my king!
"Prince Gong, whether you can succeed depends on whether you want it or not!" Ta Hai said slowly, "Back then, the government and the army were not at their peak. Who could have imagined that the building would collapse?!"
Guan Jiajun? ! Han Lingfu's body trembled slightly and his pupils shrank sharply.
Does this Tahai want to...
Construction!
Han Lingfu thought thoughtfully, yes, as long as his father's bottom line is touched, what can he not do? !
Back then, Guan Ruyan was accused of collaborating with the enemy and treason, and his entire family was executed; but now, Han Huaijun is so close to the Southern Xinjiang Army, isn't the "evidence of crime" right in front of him?
Getting rid of Han Huaijun, firstly, he can show his goodwill to Xiye, secondly, he can vent his bad temper, and thirdly, he can cut off the arm of the fifth emperor brother. It is really a plan that kills three birds with one stone.
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu's eyes turned sinister. You are unkind and I am unjust. All this is Han Huaijun’s own fault!
"Crash..."
There was another sound of pouring water. Dali Lin poured water for Han Lingfu himself, and then handed the teacup to his hand.
The two teacups were held high at the same time to show the determination of both parties to cooperate.
The tea rippled, causing half of Han Lingfu's face reflected on the water to become distorted and hideous...
Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish. He must eradicate everyone who stands in his way.
This is a great opportunity!
"General, what do you want me to say?" A gentle male voice suddenly sounded in the room, revealing decisiveness...
No one knows that an ulterior and shocking conspiracy is brewing in this small inn.
At this moment, the sky outside has already darkened completely. It is pitch black. The dark night has covered the dark clouds hidden in the sky. On the night, the stars are dim and almost invisible. Even the full moon seems to be dimmed. ……
More than half an hour later, a group of people left the inn quietly. No one except Han Lingfu knew when they came and when they left...
The night is still very long, seemingly endless, hiding all the darkness and dirt that cannot be seen in the light.
At dawn the next morning, Han Lingfu continued on the road with the twenty or so people accompanying him.
Although he only rested for most of the night, Han Lingfu was in high spirits and ordered everyone to work harder.
The group traveled day and night, shortening the journey that originally took at least five days to three. On October 19th, Han Lingfu hurried back to the capital.
Although he looked a little haggard, Han Lingfu didn't bother to rest and immediately went into the palace to report to the emperor.
Han Lingfu was ambitious, but the progress after entering the palace was not as smooth as he expected. Because the emperor was still on the sickbed, Han Lingfu handed over the paper but was not summoned by the emperor.
How could Han Lingfu give up so easily? He said unhappily to a young chamberlain who was replying: "I want to serve my father, so why don't you let me in!"
The young chamberlain knelt down and saluted again. The fly whisk swayed slightly with his movements, and he said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Emperor said that he is tired. Let the Prince go back."
Han Lingfu only felt that someone had poured a bucket of cold water on his head. His heart was filled with anger, but he did not dare to make a noise here. This is his father's palace. If he loses his etiquette here, not only will his words be true, It will anger the father even more.
But he was not willing to leave just like that. He stood quietly outside the emperor's palace, hoping that the emperor would change his mind in gratitude for his "filial piety".
He didn't wait for the emperor's summons, but after a cup of tea, he saw a familiar figure walking towards him. It was an old woman with gray hair, wearing a simple black woven gold jacket. Shining dazzlingly in the sunlight.
The old woman's waist was straight and her steps were steady and powerful. Just by walking so leisurely, she exuded a heroic spirit that was not inferior to that of a man.
She is a unique and famous sword for the Dayu royal family and the court. Once it is unsheathed, it will definitely cause some waves.
For a moment, many scenes flashed through Han Lingfu's mind, recalling Yong Yang's time and again saving the emperor from danger... until Yong Yang helped the fifth emperor brother expose the conspiracy of the second emperor brother this time.
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu felt a little complicated in her heart. She was glad that she had helped the fifth emperor brother and prevented the second emperor brother from succeeding, so that she could rush back to the capital at this moment when there was still something to do, but she was also worried. Her, beware of her.
If she was on his side, then he would probably have the power, but...
While thinking, Yongyang had already approached, and she naturally saw Han Lingfu.
Han Lingfu stepped forward calmly, bowed and said: "My grandnephew, please see your great aunt."
"You are back from Western Xinjiang..." Yongyang said lightly, as if talking to himself, with a hint of disapproval in his sharp eyes. Naturally, Yongyang also heard about the rumors in the capital about the mess in Prince Gongjun's palace.
Thinking that Yongyang was concerned about the military situation in Western Xinjiang, Han Lingfu thought, maybe he could...
Han Lingfu said hurriedly: "Imperial aunt and grandnephew have just returned to the royal capital and want to see my father..."
But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Yong Yang in a cold voice: "You are already married, so my aunt shouldn't be involved in your house, but you and I have the same blood, since I am a Elder, I would like to advise you today to handle the affairs of the inner court well."
After saying that, Yongyang had already thrown away his sleeves and entered the emperor's palace.
Han Lingfu still didn't understand what happened, and looked at Yong Yang's leaving figure in confusion.
He hesitated for a moment at the door of the palace. Seeing that the sun was setting in the west and it was getting late, there would be no results if he waited any longer. He could only leave the palace before the palace door was locked, planning to enter again early tomorrow morning. The palace asked to see the emperor.
Han Lingfu arrived in high spirits, but left in low spirits. He could only vent his frustration by galloping...
More than twenty horses galloped straight back to Prince Gong’s Mansion. Han Lingfu had just dismounted when he saw a nanny waiting aside. She bowed her knees and said in salute: "My servants welcome the prince back to the mansion. The princess of the county invites you..."
Han Lingfu was already in a unhappy mood, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but frown slightly. Mrs. Chen must be looking for him because of her father Chen Rentai's affairs. Speaking of which, Chen Rentai is really useless. He went to southern Xinjiang on an order and was detained by the people of Zhennan Palace. He has not come back yet...
Han Lingfu felt irritated and impatient when he thought of Mrs. Chen's crying and complaining look.
But after all, Chen is his main wife and his princess. Even without Chen Rentai, the Chen family still has a strong foundation in the military.
For him, the Chen family is still useful!
He has to give Chen this face.
In the blink of an eye, Han Lingfu's seemingly elegant and indifferent face was already full of thoughts, and he nodded in agreement.
Ms. Chen had been waiting impatiently in her yard. As soon as her maid heard that the prince was coming, she hurried out of the house to greet him.
"My lord, you are finally back!" Mrs. Chen said while curtsying and her anxiety was palpable, "These days..."
Looking at Mrs. Chen's startled look, Han Lingfu felt even more disgusted. This kind of woman was his princess. In the future, when he ascended to the throne, she would be his queen... She could afford this for Mrs. Chen. ? !
"If you have any questions, let's talk about it after you go in." Han Lingfu interrupted Chen in a calm tone, strode across the threshold, and sat down on the Grand Master's chair at the top.
The maid serving in the room immediately served the tea with clear eyes and quick hands. Han Lingfu took a sip of the hot tea. The warm tea made him feel that half of his fatigue was gone, and he felt a little better.
After putting down the teacup, Han Lingfu said: "What a big event, worthy of you, a noble princess, being so panic-stricken. As a princess, you must have the aura of not changing your expression even if Mount Tai collapses in front of you." There was a hint of emotion in his tone. Along with the reprimand, there is also a dislike that is imperceptible to others.
Ms. Chen was stunned by his training, and her expression was a little stiff. She managed to calm down and continued: "Your Majesty, during this period, there are some rumors about Concubine Bai being circulated among the various palaces in the royal capital..." Mrs. Chen was a little embarrassed to talk about it. Whether it was true or false, It will definitely anger Han Lingfu, and which man can endure such humiliation!
"What rumors?" Han Lingfu asked casually without paying attention.
Ms. Chen swallowed and said with some difficulty: "The rumors say that Concubine Bai... she... she steals people, and they also say that the prince's origins are unknown..." At this point, she stopped going on. He said, carefully observing Han Lingfu's expression.
Ms. Chen was aware of the rumors about becoming acquaintances, but she deliberately changed the way to say it. On the one hand, she wanted to avoid being angered by Han Lingfu, and on the other hand, she wanted to point the finger directly. Bai Muxiao.
Han Lingfu's expression changed instantly, he was filled with shame and anger, and was no longer as calm and calm as before.
His eyes flashed with passion, and he said angrily to Mrs. Chen: "Who is spreading rumors and causing trouble?" His stern eyes were directed towards Mrs. Chen, as if she was the culprit.
Ms. Chen said hurriedly: "I heard about it when one of my cousins came to talk to me... It is said that it has almost spread among the high-ranking families in the royal capital."
Such scandals naturally reach the ears of those involved only after they have been widely spread.
Han Lingfu's face was dark and gloomy, as if he was about to drip with ink. He gritted his teeth and said, "Please tell me in detail."
Since Han Lingfu asked this question, Mrs. Chen did not dare to hide it anymore, and told the rumors about the "good friends" in detail. But she was happy.
After such a scandal, whether it is true or not, the reputation of the Bai family will be stained in the future, and the prince will definitely be disgusted with her. From now on, that **** of the Bai family will no longer be able to dominate the palace.
The more Han Lingfu listened, the uglier his face became. He felt like a mouthful of old blood was stuck in his throat. He didn't care about Chen's thoughts at all, his mind was already occupied by a certain idea——
Who publicized this matter? !
This matter is too secretive. It is impossible for anyone except the person involved to know about it. Whether it is him, Bai Muxiao or Kui Lang, it is absolutely impossible for him to reveal this matter.
For them, this is harmful but useless!
Someone must be plotting against me!
The question is, who could it be?
He is the prince, and there are only a few people who dare to attack him. Now, the eldest brother and the second brother have lost power one after another, and they are useless. The only ones who can deal with him are the queen and the fifth brother.
Han Lingfu's stupid and naive look came to Han Lingfu's mind, and he was immediately convinced.
She is the queen, and the person behind the scenes is most likely the queen!
But how did the queen know? And when did you know it?
At the beginning of the year, her father was ill and ordered her to supervise the country, but the queen did not take action; in the middle of the year, because of the affairs in southern and western Xinjiang, the fifth emperor's brother was almost forced into a desperate situation by herself, but the queen still did not take action... that is to say , the queen only learned of this after he left the royal capital.
Who told the queen?
……
Han Lingfu closed his eyes and didn't think about it any more. If we dwell on this any longer, there will be no conclusion.
He clenched his fists in his sleeves, feeling regretful.
My decision to go to Western Xinjiang this time was really unwise. It can be said that I lost both my wife and my army.
Not only did he miss a great opportunity in the royal capital, but he also gave the Fifth Emperor a huge advantage, and also gave the Queen the opportunity to secretly tarnish her reputation.
Thinking of this, Han Lingfu gritted his teeth with hatred, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.
Ms. Chen, who was sitting at the bottom, had been observing the changes in Han Lingfu's expression. Seeing his murderous look, she was secretly happy. She thought she had a good opportunity, so she sighed softly: "My lord, if this continues, I will be afraid of you." This rumor is becoming more and more outrageous as it spreads, tainting the prince's name. Your prince, you are white jade, and in the future you will be..." the person who ascends the great treasure.
She paused deliberately and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, what do you think should be done about this matter?"
Han Lingfu suddenly came back to his senses, looked at Chen with a deep look, his expression was dark and unclear, and asked lightly: "What... do you think we should do?"
Chen suppressed the joy in her heart and immediately said: "I think that for the present plan, I can only cut the knot quickly and eliminate the 'source' of the rumors to calm this matter... Your Majesty, why don't you let Bai Zi Did the concubine die suddenly?"
Chen thought she could tell what Lingfu was thinking about China and Han, and she could no longer hide the spark of anticipation in her eyes.
Unexpectedly, what was waiting for her was a tea cup thrown towards her face.
"Bang!"
The tea cup hit the edge of Chen's skirt and broke into pieces. The hot tea splashed onto the corners of her skirt and her shoes and socks. She was so shocked that she let out a low cry and instinctively shrank her feet in embarrassment. Unbearable.
"Stupid woman!" Han Lingfu's face turned even more ugly. Unable to suppress the anger in his heart, he scolded, "Do you have any brains? You want Bai to die suddenly at this time. Do you want to confirm the rumors? No!"
Today, Han Lingfu doesn't care about Bai Muxiao's life or death, and even wishes Bai Muxiao to die, but not now.
Now, Bai Muxiao cannot die. If she dies at this time, the situation will only be worse. Others will think that the rumors are true, so he became so angry that he killed her.
As long as Bai Muxiao is alive, he can "justifiably" refute the rumors as slander, frame-up and ulterior motives...
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu looked at Chen with even colder eyes.
But Mrs. Chen, a brainless person, has never thought about this at all. She only thinks about how to be jealous every day. She really has long hair but short knowledge. Why did she marry such a stupid woman!
The pale Chen became cold-hearted after the initial fright.
She was dedicated to Han Lingfu and the reputation of the palace, but how did Han Lingfu treat her? !
Han Lingfu still only has the **** Bai in her heart!
Even if such a scandal happened, he still couldn't let go of the Bai family...
Obviously, all it takes is to declare to the outside world that Bai Shi will die to express his will, and the matter can be settled once and for all, but he refuses to agree and humiliates himself like this!
Ever since she got married, she has devoted her whole heart and soul to him, but he doesn't take her seriously at all!
He is simply obsessed with this **** Bai!
The more Chen thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, and a fire burned in her heart. She said angrily: "I am stupid, how can I have a 'Seven Skills and Exquisite Heart'!"
If it was in the past, Han Lingfu would probably have taken it for granted, but now the idea of "Seven Skills and Exquisite Hearts" is extremely ironic. Bai Muxiao is too big-hearted and too wild, so she dares to anoint herself with Wuhe, has an affair with Kui Lang, and fantasizes about letting her illegitimate son ascend to Dayu's supreme position in the future... …
This woman is really "dare"!
Han Lingfu stood up angrily, feeling even more angry. Even he didn't know whether he was angry with Chen about which pot he should not pick up, or because he was angry with Bai Muxiao. He snorted coldly and left with a puff of sleeves.
After leaving Chen's courtyard, Han Lingfu originally planned to go to Xinghui Courtyard to vent his anger to Bai Muxiao, but he turned back halfway. Even if he went to see Bai Muxiao, it would just be a quick talk and would not help the matter.
So, he changed his route and went to the outer study room. Xiao Lizi followed Han Lingfu silently all the time, looking at his thin back, worried, helpless, distressed, all the emotions turned into a heavy sigh in his heart in the end, As the cold autumn wind in the capital dissipates...
Han Lingfu stayed alone in the study outside for a long time, and finally calmed down gradually, and said: "Xiao Lizi, let someone find out how far the 'rumor' has spread, and where it came from... …”
When he mentioned the word "rumor", Han Lingfu's eyes couldn't help but twitch, and a haze appeared in his eyes.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xiao Lizi hurriedly left to do some work.
That day, before the sky completely darkened, Xiao Lizi got the result. It was said that this matter had spread among the high-ranking families in the royal capital, but because it concerned the prince and grandson, no one dared On the surface, it has not spread to the public yet. The source of the news came from the palace...
After he finished his report, the entire outer study was shrouded in dead silence. The atmosphere was heavy and suffocating. Even the courtyard outside was completely silent.
Han Lingfu said nothing, and stared blankly through the window at the gloomy night sky outside, which was in the direction of the palace.
Sure enough, his speculation was correct, it must be the queen behind the scenes...
On the one hand, Han Lingfu was furious, but on the other hand, he was a little lucky.
Now, the situation has not developed to the worst point. Fortunately, I came back not too late. Although the situation is not good, it is not irreversible yet!
Thinking about it, he narrowed his eyes as he looked at the night sky, and his previously dim eyes were filled with brilliance. There was ambition, determination, and viciousness like a poisonous snake...
Being kind to others is cruel to yourself.
In the night sky of the Royal Capital, tens of thousands of stars flicker, blinking like candles swaying in the wind, seemingly extinguished in the next second...
The royal capital in late autumn gets colder and colder as it gets late at night, and the night passes quickly.
Early the next morning, Han Lingfu once again handed over the brochure to the palace, but he was still in trouble.
He refused to give up and handed over information for several days, saying that there was an urgent military intelligence report in Western Xinjiang. Finally, on October 21st, he was summoned by the emperor.
Since the emperor woke up, his mental recovery has been extremely slow. Both his physical strength and energy are far behind those of ordinary people, but he is finally ready to stay.
The emperor summoned Han Lingfu in Dongnuan Pavilion. The weather was late autumn, but a pot of silver charcoal was already burning in Dongnuan Pavilion, which was as warm as spring.
The emperor, who had lost a lot of weight and looked haggard, was sitting on the Arhat bed, slowly drinking herbal tea. When he saw Han Lingfu coming in, his face turned livid.
As Han Lingfu strode forward, he quickly glanced at the emperor's face, and then he lowered his eyebrows, lifted his robe, knelt down and kowtowed, and said: "My son, please see your father! The emperor is ill, my son." I am really unfilial for not being filial to my father."
The emperor was not moved, nor did he let him get up. He said directly: "Tell me, what is the military situation in Western Xinjiang?"
At this moment, Han Lingfu was convinced that the emperor must also know the rumors about the "good friends". Also, how could the queen miss this great opportunity to frame him!
Han Lingfu immediately calmed down, lowered his head and bowed his head and said: "Father, my son has let down the favor of the emperor and failed to negotiate peace with Xiye... Now Xiye is furious and is about to attack Dayu with all his strength. Dayu is afraid of danger." As he said that, he humbly prostrated on the ground.
"What?!" The emperor suddenly turned pale and blurted out in disbelief. how could be? !
The corner of Han Lingfu's mouth curved into a cold arc. When he raised his face, it had returned to normal, looking worried about the country and the people. Then, he told him and Han Huaijun what happened after they arrived in Western Xinjiang. After reporting it for ten days, he exaggerated a bit in appropriate places, and finally said with indignation: "Father, you have great trust in Han Huaijun and have high hopes for him. However, Han Huaijun and Zhennan Prince's government are trying to fight against each other. It is really unfair." Being unfaithful, unfilial, and unjust is a child's play for Yujiangshan!"
His words are sonorous, powerful and impassioned.
The more the emperor listened, the uglier his face became. Xiao Wu had clearly told him that everything was going well in Western Xinjiang, but how could the situation have come to this point?
The emperor's chest rose and fell violently, and his complexion turned blue and white. Eunuch Liu beside him was extremely worried. He hurriedly smoothed the emperor's chest and comforted him: "Your Majesty, the imperial doctor has said that you must never be angry again... …”
The person who least wants something to happen to the emperor now is probably Han Lingfu. He took a few steps on his knees and said hurriedly: "Father, we still need you to defend the great wealth. You have to take care of the dragon body." And he still needs it. Only when the emperor is alive can he carry out the next plan and wait until the day when the emperor entrusts the throne to him...
After the emperor drank half a cup of calming tea under the service of Eunuch Liu, he gradually recovered, but the fatigue could not be concealed between his eyebrows.
Han Lingfu, who was kneeling below, felt deeply that his once wise and mighty father was no longer what he once was...
The emperor looked at Han Lingfu again and said calmly: "Xiaosan, please get up." His voice was neither happy nor angry.
Han Lingfu felt relieved that the emperor called him by his nickname so affectionately, which meant that the most difficult part of today's matter had passed.
"Thank you, Father." Han Lingfu stood up and bowed his head respectfully.
The emperor looked at Han Lingfu and asked in a deep voice: "Xiaosan, why didn't you send me a secret message to explain this matter to me when you were in Western Xinjiang?" The emperor's face was as dark as water, and his eyes were as dark as the sea.
Han Lingfu looked into the emperor's deep eyes without hesitation and replied: "Father, I have already sent secret documents to the capital several times in a row..." He said, frowning, about to speak. Stop again.
The emperor almost blurted out and asked where those secrets were now, but he immediately thought of something and his expression changed slightly.
Han Lingfu continued: "If my father did not receive the secret message from his son, he may have been stopped by Han Huaijun, or maybe..." Han Lingfu seemed to realize that he had said something wrong, and suddenly fell silent.
In Dongnuan Pavilion, there was silence for a moment, and the emperor asked slowly: "Xiaosan, on which day did you get the secret?"
"On September 15th, I sent out the first secret fold, and then three more." Han Lingfu lowered his eyes and replied.
The secret discounts for September 15th are being delivered quickly. Even if it is not the end of September, it should be early October. The emperor thought thoughtfully, then, who got the secret package sent to the royal capital?
The answer naturally emerged in the emperor's mind. Now the fifth prince Han Lingfan is in charge of the country...
The emperor couldn't help but remember that after he woke up, he asked the fifth prince about matters in Western Xinjiang...
What did Xiao Wu answer at that time?
He said: "Father, don't worry, Brother Three Emperors and Cousin Jun are here in Western Xinjiang, everything is fine."
Is this "everything is fine"? !
Yes, for Xiao Wu, this is what he expected! Xiao Wu has always been the main militant. Now that he is ill and unable to take care of the government affairs, Xiao Wu has the opportunity to secretly collude with Han Huaijun. He is planning to disobey him and monopolize power!
Thinking about it, the emperor's face became more and more solemn and gloomy.
Han Lingfu carefully observed his appearance on the side, and was secretly happy in his heart, and then said: "Father, my son is alone in the Western Territory and it is hard to sing. He also heard that his father was seriously ill, so he hurried back to the capital. But now in the West On the front line, Han Huaijun, as the commander of an army, is trying his best to lead the battle, which has angered the people of Xiye... I am now afraid that King Xiye will send reinforcements again, and the Xiye cavalry will soon destroy our mountains and rivers in Dayu!" Han Lingfu The more I talked, the more excited I became.
The emperor's lips pursed into a straight line and he said coldly: "Come here, go and ask the fifth prince to come see me!"
A young chamberlain immediately took the order and left. After a while, the fifth prince Han Lingfan came.
Seeing that Han Lingfu was here, Han Lingfan's steps slowed down and his eyes flashed.
The emperor originally wanted to question him about concealing military reports, but as he spoke, he changed his mind. After Han Lingfan saluted, he asked: "Xiao Wu, what is the situation in Western Xinjiang now?"
Han Lingfan sighed in his heart, bowed respectfully and replied: "Back to my father, I haven't received any information from Xijiang for a long time."
Veins appeared on the emperor's forehead, and he almost became angry. The emperor clenched his fists, took a few deep breaths, and finally managed to regain some composure. He raised his voice and said angrily: "Xiao Wu, you disappoint me so much! You...you dare to deceive me!"
The emperor stared at him without blinking, and then said: "Tell me, did you receive the information from Xijiang a long time ago, but you deliberately helped Han Huaijun deceive me, and allowed Han Huaijun to start a war with Xiye without permission?" As he looked, the emperor couldn't help but get excited again. He pointed at Han Lingfan's nose and said, "You... you are Dayu's sinner!"
"..." Han Lingfan fell to his knees with a plop. Although he did not intercept Zhezi, he committed the crime of deceiving the emperor in order to appease his father... Listen to his father's wishes, Cousin Jun. I must have won the battle in Western Xinjiang, and it was a pleasure. Cousin Jun is really worthy of being a descendant of his Han family, not afraid of barbarians, and showing great prestige to the country!
Thinking about it, Han Lingfan's eyes shined with a hint of brilliance.
Looking at Han Lingfan kneeling on the ground, the emperor was extremely disappointed. It turned out that this was really the case! It's a shame that he trusted Xiao Wu so much before and wanted to entrust him with Dayu!
Han Lingfu naturally saw all this scene with disdain: Sure enough! His fifth emperor brother is extremely pedantic! However, it is precisely because of this that I can do something!
"Father," Han Lingfu said with concern, "don't make the dragon body angry! The fifth emperor brother is young, so he is ignorant..."
Han Lingfu’s nervous and worried voice echoed in Dongnuan Pavilion, and he was asked to teach the imperial doctor, and to light the soothing incense...
Han Lingfan kept kneeling on the ground, and the emperor did not let him get up.
It wasn't until more than half an hour later that the palace attendant suddenly came to report that Yongyang was here.
The emperor guessed that Yongyang came to plead for Han Lingfan, and wanted to send her away, but then he had a thought and declared Yongyang.
As the emperor expected, Yongyang came here after hearing that Han Lingfan was punished, but the emperor did not give her a chance and directly told her about the military situation in Western Xinjiang in the past few months and Han Lingfan's various "crimes" Yongyang.
"Your Majesty," Yongyang said with certainty as she still had some understanding of Han Lingfan's temperament, "I believe Xiao Wu would not deliberately deceive the Emperor. Besides..." She paused and looked again. Han Lingfu glanced at him and said firmly, "We, Dayu, are a huge country. Why do we have to kneel down to Xiye who invades our border? Huaijun is unyielding and unyielding. He is indeed a man of my Han family!"
The emperor's heart sank completely. Han Huaijun was like this, Xiaowu was like this, and aunt was like this... none of them took the emperor seriously!
Why is Han Huaijun so "iron-clad"? Does that mean he is weak? !
The emperor's expression changed several times, but finally he calmed down, rubbed his brows tiredly, and then. He raised his hand and said: "Xiao Wu, please get up... Aunt, Xiao San, please step back, I'm tired..."
Everyone saw the emperor's tiredness, and no one else said anything more. After bowing, they all left.
In this huge Dongnuan Pavilion, only the emperor and Eunuch Liu were left.
The emperor has been silent, and the room is silent...
I don’t know how long it took, but the emperor suddenly let out a faint sigh, which seemed particularly heavy in the empty Dongnuan Pavilion.
The emperor murmured: "I have been ill for too long. If I continue to be ill, Dayu may be in trouble..."
The emperor's voice was extremely soft, but it hit Eunuch Liu's ears word by word, and he felt his heart skip a beat.
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