Chapter 311 Two Tips

Uncle Zhou looked at the pale second prince and regretted it from the bottom of his heart at this moment.

Perhaps, he should not tell His Highness such a cruel truth.

His love for His Highness was sincere, and he devoted the rest of his life to His Highness.

In his heart, His Highness is not only his master, but also his relative.

But at the same time, he must think about the Northern Kingdom and serve the princess.

The princess had asked him to raise His Highness well and not let His Highness forget the hatred between the country and the family.

He... He also had to be cruel...

Zhou Bo was hesitating on how to comfort the second prince, but the second prince had already spoken in a deep voice.

"Uncle Zhou, does Aunt Rou know about this?"

The second prince's voice sounded extremely calm.

Uncle Zhou was slightly startled when he heard this, and then nodded without hesitation, "Chu Rou naturally knows that, she is the princess's nanny, and she is the closest to the princess -"

At this point, Uncle Zhou's expression suddenly changed.

"Your Highness, do you...do you doubt that Chu Rou will tell the prince or the Qiao family about this?"

"No, it won't happen! Your Highness, our loyalty to the princess and you is evident from time to time. Even if we are thrown into the frying pan, we will never betray the princess and you!"

The second prince shook his head, his expression terrifyingly calm.

"Uncle Zhou, I don't doubt Aunt Rou's loyalty, but there are thousands of ways in the world. As long as a living person is alive, there is always a way to pry open the mouth."

Uncle Zhou was completely panicked when he heard this.

If His Highness's life experience is known to the Crown Prince or the Qiao family, it will be a huge disaster!

If...if Chu Rou couldn't resist the torture and leaked the secret, he would never forgive her in this life!

The second prince slowly stood up while holding his shoulders, trying to clear away the dullness in his mind.

He took a few steps back and forth, already having a definite guess in his mind.

"It turns out that there is such a big gift waiting for me in Beijing..."

Uncle Zhou looked very ugly when he heard this, and asked tremblingly: "Your Highness, what do you mean?"

The second prince's eyes were deep, and he said quietly for a while: "Since Aunt Rou did not attend the appointment on the 28th, it is certain that something happened to the Huguo Temple before the 28th."

"Today is the fourth day of May. After so many days, they have covered this matter up so tightly without leaking any news. Isn't it just to wait for me to return to Beijing before launching another attack?"

"There were so many dead soldiers in the Huguo Temple, but they were wiped out without a trace. Then the other party must have used a surprise attack. In this case, Aunt Rou may not have time to kill herself."

"Uncle Zhou, these piles are connected one by one, can't you see clearly?"

"The three crimes of using Tzu Chi to abandon babies, infiltrating Huguo Temple, and secretly cultivating dead soldiers are already unforgivable."

"If Aunt Rou is really captured alive and deceived, then our life experience will also become a fatal factor."

"Father... Even if he is still obsessed with his mother and concubine, it is only an illusory love. If he knows that her mother and concubine are secretly cultivating power and betraying him, how much love will he have left?"

"He was afraid... he wanted to strangle me to death on the spot."

"What awaits me when I return to Beijing this time is a dead end."

Even at the end, there was no hint of panic or panic in the second prince's words, as if he was talking about someone else's business.

On the contrary, Uncle Zhou was so frightened that he took several steps back after hearing this analysis.

"How...how could this happen!"

Uncle Zhou spoke in a trembling voice. If this were the case, wouldn't all the hard work laid out over the years be in vain?

The second prince raised his eyes and his eyes fell on the flickering candlelight. It was calm and deep, like a pool of stagnant water without waves.

Uncle Zhou felt a little scared when he saw the second prince like this.

He stepped forward, grabbed the second prince's sleeve, and asked with fear: "Your Highness, are you...are you going to give up?"

The second prince shook his head, and a weird smile even appeared on his lips.

"No, Uncle Zhou, I will not give up. On the contrary, I will fight until the last moment."

Uncle Zhou was startled by this unintelligible smile, and the second prince had already spoken calmly:

"Uncle Zhou, be prepared."

"I must return to the capital. It is impossible and unwilling for me to leave until I am completely defeated and unable to recover."

"But if I lose, it will be a dead end. Then give everything you have and flee to the North."

Uncle Zhou suddenly knelt down when he heard this. He didn't dare to pull the second prince's arm, so he could only hold on and beg:

"No, Your Highness, we are not going back to the capital. Let's leave tonight!"

"The king has been looking forward to your return for a long time. As long as you go back, the king will naturally overcome all difficulties and praise you as the heir apparent!"

"The capital has become a dragon's den and a tiger's den. If you...if you lose, the prince and the Qiao family will kill you at all costs. How can you go to the North Country by then?"

The second prince naturally would not fall into a trap. He lowered his eyes and looked at Uncle Zhou and asked softly:

"Uncle Zhou, didn't you say that my mother-in-law once left two great tips? I think it's time to use what my mother-in-law said - it's absolutely necessary, right?"

If the mother-in-law really meant that she had an exhaustive plan, then she should have been prepared. It was impossible for him as a chess piece to be invincible, and there were times when he was powerless.

Mother, do you have any brilliant plan to turn the tide?

When Uncle Zhou heard this, he was startled at first, then suddenly realized, and then his face was full of ecstasy.

"Yes, yes! The princess also left two great tips!"

The second prince saw that Zhou Bo's face was full of worry just now, but now his face was radiant, and he knew that he had already regarded his mother and concubine as an omnipotent god.

"Your Highness, you have the best plan!"

"On me?" The second prince frowned slightly.

When he was still young, Uncle Zhou told him that his mother-in-law loved him and she cared deeply for him and paved the way for him at the risk of her own life.

The mother-in-law also left two tips for him before she died, but she told him that they must be used at the critical moment of life and death, when they must be used.

In order to prevent him from abusing it, Uncle Zhou never even told him what these two tips were and where they were hidden.

Now, Uncle Zhou said it was on him?

The second prince was stunned for a moment, then suddenly thought of something and took out a longevity lock from his arms.

This long-life lock was intricately carved and had a red tassel tied underneath. Uncle Zhou had asked him to keep it with him since he was a child.

Uncle Zhou's eyes suddenly lit up when he saw this longevity lock.

"Your Highness, that's right, it's this longevity lock! As the princess said, the best tips are hidden inside!"

The second prince raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this.

Over the years, he has touched this longevity lock countless times, but does it turn out that the way to save his life lies in it?

The second prince stared at the longevity lock for a long time, then took out a dagger from his waist and carefully pried it open from the top...

Chapter 312: Use every possible means

Uncle Zhou's heart was pounding. He was extremely curious, but he didn't dare to step forward.

After all, this is a clever plan left by the princess to His Highness. If it involves any top secret, it is not something he, an old slave, can see.

Although he thought so in his heart, Uncle Zhou's eyes still glanced over uncontrollably.

The princess is naturally smart. The late king said more than once that if the princess were a boy, he would not hesitate to pass the throne to her.

In the eyes of their followers, the princess is extremely smart, knows how to use people well, and is able to stand up when the country is in crisis. She is simply the savior sent by God to the North!

Uncle Zhou said it was treasonous, but in the minds of the people of the North, the princess was more sacred and noble than King Jinyu!

This was one of the reasons why Uncle Zhou dared to persuade the second prince to go to the Northern Kingdom.

The king has no queen, so he will definitely support His Highness with all his strength.

At that time, as long as His Highness's identity is made public to the world, and the people of the Northern Kingdom know that His Highness is of pure Northern blood, and has the name of a princess in front of him, he will definitely be popular among the people!

snap——

At this time, the longevity lock was finally pried open and split into two parts in the palm of the second prince's hand.

Uncle Zhou's eyes widened when he heard the sound, but he saw that under the candlelight, the longevity lock was empty.

"This, this, this...how could this be happening!"

"No...impossible! This longevity lock was handed over to the old slave by the princess herself at that time. There is absolutely no mistake, Your Highness!"

Uncle Zhou's expression changed drastically, and he limped up to the second prince, almost out of his mind with fear.

It's over, even the tips and tricks are gone, how can His Highness return to the capital?

Why not... why not just go to the North Country!

The second prince's expression changed drastically at first, but after he took a closer look, he calmed down.

"Uncle Zhou, don't panic, there are words engraved on the longevity lock."

"Engraved?"

Uncle Zhou took a look, but he was old after all, and now the light was dim, so he couldn't see anything clearly.

"Your Highness, I have kuoku (ancient glasses) here, as well as lenses!"

Uncle Zhou groped around in his arms and took out two things.

The second prince took the lens and looked closely at the longevity lock close to the candlelight.

Uncle Zhou did not dare to step forward, but carefully observed the second prince's expression.

In Uncle Zhou's heart, Yu Liu is indeed omnipotent.

But now, fifteen years have passed. Things have changed and the situation has become unpredictable. It is really hard for Uncle Zhou to imagine. How could anyone foresee today's situation fifteen years ago and come up with countermeasures?

At this time, Uncle Zhou suddenly saw the second prince's eyes slowly widening, with a hint of disbelief in his expression, but also mixed with some surprise.

The second prince seemed to have read it several times, and it took him a long time to finish the first page.

Then he leaned forward slightly and brought the lens closer to the second side.

This time he looked quickly, and when he straightened up after a while, he let out a low sigh.

Uncle Zhou was startled by this sigh, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked: "Your Majesty...Your Majesty, how are you? Can the princess's clever trick be used?"

The second prince did not answer Uncle Zhou immediately. He gently grasped the longevity lock in his hand, and his delicate eyebrows showed deep emotion, as well as heaviness and despair that far exceeded his age.

Mother concubine...

You have no choice at all.

At this point in your calculation, even my sons and ministers can't help but feel frightened, but at the same time... they are extremely respectful and prostrate themselves to the ground.

"Uncle Zhou, take a look."

The second prince opened his palm, but only gave the second side of the longevity lock to Uncle Zhou.

After Uncle Zhou carefully took it away, the second prince squeezed the other half of the longevity lock with a sudden force and held it firmly in his hand.

Uncle Zhou came close to the candlestick, put on his trousers, and used the lens, and then he could see all the words engraved in the longevity lock.

After reading it, Uncle Zhou was shaking violently, and his pale face was filled with tears.

"This... this, this, this... Your Highness! This is absolutely impossible!"

The second prince's expression was calm and his voice was low and deep, "Uncle Zhou, never comment on your mother's decision."

Uncle Zhou held the half of the longevity lock and felt it weighed more than a thousand kilograms.

The princess said on it:

"I know that you all are loyal and brave, and you must cherish my reputation after my death. However, I will do everything I can to serve those who achieve great things.

The emperor's heart can be used, don't hesitate, portraits and objects during his lifetime are all sharp weapons, no matter the means, surprise may be the final outcome! "

A few strokes have already pointed out a way out.

If Qiao Jiaojiao could see the contents of this longevity lock, she would be shocked!

It turns out that this was exactly what Meng Guxue said about the sudden death of the prince!

In the original work, before the prince's "sudden death", the flood in Yuzhou had just passed. The prince was punished, but he also used all his strength to drag the second prince into the water.

Perhaps it was this opportunity that allowed the second prince to pry open the longevity lock, and then a series of plans were made to prompt the prince's "sudden death"!

Yu Liu's sentence "may be a foregone conclusion" really established the second prince's victory in the original work!

"Use every possible means..."

The second prince murmured and repeated this sentence, and suddenly curled his lips in self-mockery.

"Uncle Zhou, do as your mother and concubine say."

Uncle Zhou's hands were trembling, but he still couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.

The princess is as noble as a god, how could she...how could she use dirty means to tarnish her holy name...

"Your Highness, this old slave... I can't do it."

When the second prince heard this, he lowered his eyebrows and said indifferently: "Uncle Zhou, don't let your mother and concubine down."

Uncle Zhou's shoulders shook suddenly. He looked at the second prince whose features were very similar to Yu Liu's. After struggling for a long time, he finally knelt down on the ground, touched his forehead to the ground, and responded in a low voice:

"Old slave... I dare not disappoint the princess."

This time, the second prince did not help Uncle Zhou as usual.

His heart was cold and his emotions were mixed, but the words he spoke were not mixed with any emotion.

"Uncle Zhou, find a way to stuff things into the East Palace."

"With the wedding coming soon, the East Palace will definitely be busy. It's a good time to take advantage of this."

"But don't underestimate the emperor's methods. Since he is waiting for me to fall into the trap, he will not easily let mistakes happen in the East Palace."

"If there is no way to start, why not turn to Duke Dingguo's mansion? The rest... Uncle Zhou, don't you need to be taught by this palace?"

Uncle Zhou obviously noticed the coldness and slight alienation of the second prince. There was a hint of bitterness in his heart, but he was speechless.

His Highness used to rely heavily on him.

He had not told the truth before His Highness was four years old. Although His Highness was sensitive at that time, he was still an innocent child. He would look at him with big eyes all day long and ask him:

Uncle Zhou, Uncle Zhou, do you think my father will come to see me today?

I learned how to write big characters yesterday. If my father saw it, he would also praise me, right?

Uncle Zhou, I met the royal brother today! Brother Huang is so gentle. He gently called me second brother!

Uncle Zhou, why doesn't everyone like me?

Uncle Zhou, you are the best to me. You will always be with me, okay?

.......

Uncle Zhou's eyes were sore, and it was hard to express the regret in his heart.

Such is your fate, Your Highness...

He kowtowed and responded in a low voice: "Old slave, I obey."

Chapter 313 A good man will fight to the end

Uncle Zhou left early the next morning, and also took away all the secret guards of the second prince.

Qiao Zhongguo knew that the second prince asked all the secret guards to escort Uncle Zhou away because he was worried that he would kill Uncle Zhou.

Qiao Zhongguo did have this plan, and he sent Qiao Diyi out yesterday.

However, this ambush can only be done by personnel.

When the entire wedding convoy and even the Qiao family were poisoned, Qiao Zhongguo thought about it afterwards and guessed that the second prince had arranged people at every inn!

From this point of view, the second prince has a lot of manpower at his disposal, and I am afraid that people will be deployed to protect Uncle Zhou along the way.

But he couldn't send all the people out. After all, what if the second prince wanted to lure the tiger away from the mountain, but actually wanted to flee to the North?

Qiao Zhongguo scratched his head in distress.

Dealing with the second prince is such a headache. You have to watch ten steps before taking every step. It's impossible to guard against him!

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The Imperial Palace in Beijing.

Huang Pei asked all the palaces non-stop yesterday, but found nothing.

When he went back to report, the Holy Spirit lost his temper.

It was not early in the morning and he had to continue.

At this time, he stood at the door of Chonghua Palace.

After the second prince left the capital, all matters concerning Chonghua Palace were handed over to Liu Yun.

Liuyun is a man who can handle things. He has been keeping Chonghua Palace in order these days.

This time there were rumors about the third prince in the palace. Liu Yun was sure that it was not the second prince's handiwork, so he had no intention of panic when he heard about Huang Pei's arrival.

She had already made inquiries at all levels last night, but the people in Chonghua Palace did not know about this matter. I guess Huang Pei was just here for a formality.

Huang Pei walked into Chonghua Palace, but he began to feel uneasy.

It's coming, it's definitely coming!

I don't know who His Highness the Crown Prince has arranged for, and what kind of rhetoric he has prepared, but please do consider his overwhelmed old heart!

Liuyun called all the eunuchs and maids in Chonghua Palace. She first accepted Huang Pei's questioning without any problems.

Huang Pei nodded and walked to the eunuchs and maids.

"Have you heard what happened yesterday? If you have any clues, please report them quickly. Our family will be rich in rewards!"

"If you conceal it and fail to report it, and our family finds out, it will be a serious crime against the Nine Clan!"

Huang Pei said softly, but his eyes were extremely sharp as he glanced at the palace people.

Liuyun stood aside with a calm expression.

At this time, among the eunuchs who had their heads lowered, a young face suddenly raised his head furtively, but then looked away in panic as if he was frightened.

When Liu Yun saw this scene, his heart skipped a beat.

what happened? Which servant is that?

All the people in the Chonghua Palace have been screened at all levels, and she personally checks them. The first thing is that their backgrounds are clean, and there should be no problems!

Eunuch Huang noticed something strange with sharp eyes, and a big stone fell from his heart.

finally come!

"You! Come out!"

Eunuch Huang raised his finger and pointed at the young eunuch.

After hearing this, everyone looked up and moved out of the way, quickly isolating the little eunuch.

The little eunuch looked up and was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and begged repeatedly: "Eunuch Huang! I don't know! I don't know anything!"

This sentence means that there are three hundred taels of silver in this place.

When Liu Yun saw this, his expression completely changed.

Although she didn't understand why such a flaw happened, she had a clear understanding in her heart at this moment. This time... I'm afraid it was for His Highness!

Huang Pei's face darkened, full of majesty.

"Do you know it's not you who has the final say? Come and take me away!"

Liu Yun hurriedly stepped forward to greet her. She was about to say something, but Huang Pei raised his eyes to stop her.

"Miss Liuyun, our family is working for the Holy Lord. Before the results come out, we should say less and make less mistakes."

Liuyun's footsteps suddenly stopped, his face looked a little ugly, but he calmed down in an instant.

Yes, now is not the time to quarrel with Huang Pei, the top priority is to summon His Highness as soon as possible!

Huang Pei ignored the young eunuch's cries of injustice and took him directly to the prison and tied him in the interrogation room.

"What is your name?"

Huang Pei sat on a chair and asked calmly.

The little eunuch had already burst into tears and sobbed as he replied: "Liufuzi, my slave's nickname is Liufuzi."

"If you know anything, tell me so that our family won't be tortured. If you have merit, you may be able to reach heaven in one step today."

Huang Pei straightened his sleeves and said calmly.

Liu Fuzi just shook his head, "Eunuch Huang, I really don't know. I just admired your name, and then I looked up."

"Eunuch Huang, please let me go back..."

Huang Pei's eyes flashed when he heard this.

As expected of the person arranged by His Highness the Crown Prince. Although he is young, he is still impeccable.

If this Liufuzi spoke easily and His Highness was involved, there would inevitably be suspicions of frame-up and fraud.

This is to leave some wounds on the body, so that it will appear real in front of the Holy Master...

In this case, he, Huang Pei, should "be a good person and do it to the end"!

"Hehe, if you don't eat the toast, you'll have to drink the wine as a penalty. Then we'll have to see if it's your tough words or the harsh punishments of this prison!"

"Come here, be punished!"

As soon as Huang Pei finished his cold words, a guard came forward holding a whip covered with barbs.

When Liu Fuzi saw the three-finger-thick whip, he turned pale with fright and shouted for mercy:

"Eunuch Huang, please spare your life! I didn't lie! I really don't know anything!"

Huang Pei pretended not to listen and raised his chin slightly, "Hit him until he says so!"

"yes!"

The guard swung his arms and then whipped his whip fiercely.

Snapped!

The sound echoed in the interrogation room, and along with the severe pain of tearing flesh and blood, Liu Fuzi screamed.

"ah!!!"

Bang bang bang——

Three consecutive whiplashes made Liufuzi open his mouth wide, but the pain was so painful that he could no longer make a sound.

His body was instantly covered in blood and flesh, and when the last whip fell, the end of the whip swept across his young face, tearing off a piece of skin instantly.

Liufuzi's lips trembled, and tears rolled onto the wound, which was painful.

He clenched his hands tightly and counted silently in his mind: "Three, two, one..."

When the seventh whip was taken away, he seemed to have been defeated and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"My slave said it! My slave said it!"

"Eunuch Huang, stop fighting, I will say anything!"

Eunuch Huang raised his right hand, and the execution guard immediately stepped aside.

Eunuch Huang stood up slowly. He walked forward and looked at the dying little eunuch who was tied to the shelf and dripping with blood. There was a rare hint of appreciation in his eyes.

Too much is not enough, this guy has just the right amount of control.

If what he wanted to expose was the life experience of His Highness the Second, not telling him just now could be regarded as self-protection. After all, such a secret would most likely be silenced once it was revealed.

But now the torture is getting worse, and if you don't say anything, you will be beaten to death.

The Second Highness did not know and did not threaten him. His act of preferring death to surrender seemed false.

Tsk tsk tsk, I don't know where His Highness the Prince found this wonderful person.

"He who knows the current affairs is a wise man. Look at you, you have to be beaten before you speak."

"Say it, our family is listening."

Huang Pei spoke calmly, but his heart was already lifted up!

Chapter 314 Whose son is the second child?

Liufuzi stared at Eunuch Huang who was very close at hand, endured the severe pain and said:

"Father-in-law, this servant... I really don't know about the rumors about the third prince. I just heard about another incident, and my heart... I am unbearably frightened."

Eunuch Huang's eyes flashed and he said in a cold voice: "Take it seriously, otherwise it won't be as simple as being whipped!"

Liufuzi seemed to have exhausted all his courage. Hearing this, he screamed in panic:

"No! The slave doesn't want to be tortured anymore! The slave said!"

"Slave... I heard this... I heard that His Highness is not of the blood of the Holy Emperor!"

Although Eunuch Huang had already expected it, when these words came from the mouth of a young father-in-law, he still felt so shaken that he took several steps back.

No regrets in making a move, no regrets in a move!

As soon as these words were spoken, this bloody storm finally kicked off, and there was no room for maneuver!

"What!"

Eunuch Huang's shocked expression was genuine.

"Do you know what you are talking about! If it is false, you-"

Liufuzi shook his head repeatedly and cried, "Eunuch Huang, I don't dare to tell lies!"

"It's Uncle Zhou! I heard what Uncle Zhou said! The second prince's biological father is someone else, his name is... Di Zaiying!"

Eunuch Huang's hand shook under his sleeve, and His Royal Highness indeed knew everything!

Eunuch Huang naturally knew about Zhou Bo.

He was one of the servants brought by the Jade Concubine from the North. When the Concubine was dying, she repeatedly asked the Holy Master to spare those around her, and also appointed Uncle Zhou to accompany the Second Highness.

The Holy Emperor was devastated at the time, so naturally he would do whatever the Empress said, so Uncle Zhou was left to stay with His Highness the entire time.

In fact, according to Huang Pei's thinking, Uncle Zhou's staying here is the biggest hidden danger!

It is true that His Highness has the blood of the Northern Kingdom, but he is naive and ignorant. As long as he is well educated, His Highness will naturally have his heart towards the Yong Dynasty.

And by letting Uncle Zhou stay with His Highness, wouldn't it "lead him astray"?

However, no one could comment on the Holy Sage's decision. When he saw it, he could only sigh helplessly.

Who would have thought that it would be Uncle Zhou who has exposed His Highness's life experience now?

Huang Pei didn't know what to say...

"you you you......"

Huang Pei said "you" for a long time, then gritted his teeth and shouted sharply at the guard beside him:

"Dou Wu, watch him carefully and make sure there is no mistake. Let's go and invite the Holy Spirit!"

Knowing that what Liufuzi would say this time was not simple, Huang Pei specially asked Dou Wu, the royal guard of the Holy Sage, to come in for the execution.

These guards all followed the Holy Emperor when he was in the East Palace, and their loyalty is unquestionable.

Dou Wu was so frightened by Liufuzi's words that his face turned pale, and he nodded hurriedly.

Huang Pei hurriedly left the interrogation room.

Liufuzi looked at Huang Pei's back. Although his whole body hurt as if it was about to burst, he didn't have any fear in his heart.

He had decided to die.

The family is too poor. He is the eldest son and has a pair of younger brothers and sisters.

My father was originally the breadwinner of the family, but he was hit on the head by a stone while working, and half of his body was paralyzed.

My mother was illiterate, but she was good at embroidery. She worked day and night with needlework, so the family could barely make ends meet.

But the hemp rope was specially cut at the thinnest part. Both the younger brother and sister got sick, and the family didn't even have money to see the doctor.

He was just a little boy and couldn't get much money back every month. Seeing that his younger brothers and sisters would die without medical treatment, he had no choice but to purify himself and enter the palace.

He has no choice, really no choice, because this is the fastest way to make money.

The days in the palace were not easy, but the moment I knew my younger brother and sister had finally recovered after receiving treatment, everything was worth it...

Later, each palace selected people, and he was lucky enough to go to the East Palace. Because of his diligence and honesty, he won the favor of Lord Alum and was placed in Chonghua Palace.

Not long ago, Master Alum came to him and asked him if he was willing to die.

As long as he is willing, his whole family will be properly taken care of and will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of his life.

How could he not want to? He was so happy when he heard this!

When he was young, he went to school for a year. At that time, his husband taught them that a good man should be determined to become a man who is upright and upright!

At that time, the teacher gave an example, which is the great hero in the hearts of the people, General Qiao Zhongguo of Zhenbei.

He was also very ambitious, but in the end he lost to poverty and mediocrity, and now even his body is disabled...

Thinking of this, Liu Fuzi lowered his head, his embarrassed face was full of bitterness, but it soon turned into relief.

Master Alum said that this matter is of great importance, involving the country and the lord of the world.

He asked Mr. Alum whether he would be considered an upright man if he accomplished this.

Lord Alum was a little surprised when he heard this, but he quickly answered him seriously.

The alum said that from the moment he agreed, he was already a respectable and admirable man.

When Liu Fuzi thought about this sentence again, he couldn't help but raise his lips.

so good--

With a broken body, I don't seek to leave a name in history or be well-known. If this little nameless life can exchange for a stable and worry-free life for my family, that will be enough.

If he can really help His Royal Highness achieve his goals, then he can proudly say: He is worthy of the praise of heaven and earth and is an indomitable man!

His Highness the Crown Prince has a reputation as a virtuous man. Perhaps after His Highness ascends the throne, no one in this world will follow his old path.

In the future Haiyan Heqing, his younger brothers and sisters will look after him...

Liufuzi laughed, laughed and cried again, and finally lowered his head, waiting for the storm to come.

Emperor Yong came quickly.

Liufuzi heard the door of the interrogation room being kicked open with great force, and soon a hand grabbed his collar.

When he raised his eyes and saw Emperor Yong's expression, he couldn't help but feel extreme fear in his heart, but he quickly regained his composure.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has protected his family. He is not even afraid of death. What else is there to be afraid of?

Emperor Yong's expression was terrifying.

He must have been in a hurry along the way. His forehead and temples were wet with sweat. His face was livid, the veins on his forehead were still pulsing, and his anger was burning.

"Tell me, whose son is the second child?"

The moment Emperor Yong spoke, his expression seemed to collapse, and the skin at the corners of his eyes stretched as if it was about to split.

Liufuzi was trembling all over. The emperor's anger was not something ordinary people could bear. He opened his mouth several times before tremblingly spitting out a name:

"Di...Di Zaiying."

As soon as the words came out, Liufuzi saw Emperor Yong's face turn purple instantly.

Huang Pei hurried over at this time. He didn't even have time to take a breath and ran to Emperor Yong's side. As soon as he was about to say something, it turned into an exclamation:

"Your Majesty!"

Emperor Yong's eyes were bulging, his nose was flaring, his breathing was extremely rapid, his teeth were clenching, his purple face gradually turned blue, and his neck was swollen as if it was going to explode!

Huang Pei hurriedly went to help Emperor Yong, but found that Emperor Yong's hands were shaking badly.

He was filled with horror and was about to shout for someone to come, but Emperor Yong suddenly took a few steps back, and the next moment he vomited a mouthful of blood!

Chapter 315 The storm is coming

"Your Majesty!"

When Huang Pei saw this scene, he was so frightened that he almost lost his mind!

"Quick, quick, quick! Call the doctor!"

Huang Pei shouted sharply at Dou Wu who was standing beside him. He took out the brocade handkerchief specially designed for Emperor Yong from his arms and wanted to wipe Emperor Yong's blood-stained chin.

At this time, Emperor Yong raised his hand to stop Huang Pei.

He raised his sleeves to wipe away the blood stains, his chest heaved violently, and when he raised his eyes again, his eyes were so red that they seemed to be eating people.

"Ask, Huang Pei, ask me clearly!"

Emperor Yong's voice was hoarse and his eyes were fixed on Liufuzi.

Huang Pei knew Emperor Yong well. If he didn't ask clearly at this time, it would be impossible for Emperor Yong to see the imperial doctor.

He did not dare to delay, and quickly helped Emperor Yong to sit on a chair aside. Then he looked at Liufuzi with a livid face and said sternly:

"Liufuzi, Your Majesty is here, come quickly! You said you heard what Uncle Zhou said, when and where did you hear it? What evidence is there?"

Liufuzi had already recited the "confession" silently thousands of times in his heart, but now he pretended to be frightened and stumbled and said:

"Yes...it was last year. I remember it very clearly. It was March 18th last year."

"I was alone in the palace. Late at night I thought of my parents at home. I couldn't sleep anymore, so I boldly went to the back garden. Unexpectedly, I saw a firelight in the cracks of the rockery!"

"My servant knows the rules. You are not allowed to light a fire in private in the palace. If you break into the palace, it will be a serious crime of beheading!"

"So...so I hurriedly looked for it, but unexpectedly I heard a low whimpering sound."

"My scalp is numb. I never thought that someone was performing a secret sacrifice in the palace! I was close at the time, and I accidentally overheard it."

At this point, Liufuzi cried bitterly, "Slave... I really don't want to hear it, I don't want to die yet!"

"Slave... I recognized that it was Uncle Zhou's voice, and I don't know who Uncle Zhou was offering sacrifices to. He said that he hoped he could go down and reunite with the princess."

When Emperor Yong heard this, he clenched the armchair with both hands, and heard Liufuzi continue to say:

"Uncle Zhou said he would take good care of His Highness, but it's a pity that His Highness and that person were not able to see each other for the last time."

"Slave... This slave knew something was wrong when he heard this. He wanted to leave immediately, but he was afraid of making any noise and being discovered, so he could only continue to hide where he was."

"Then...then I heard Uncle Zhou say...that he couldn't tell His Highness the truth. His Highness would definitely collapse if he knew that his biological father died tragically!"

"Then...then I kept mumbling and repeating, saying I'm sorry, Zaiying."

"I was like a thunderbolt at that time, because the Holy Father had just executed a spy from the Northern Kingdom, named Di Zaiying. This matter spread in the palace, and I heard about it that afternoon!"

"The fact is...that's it. I will never hide anything. Please forgive me!"

Liufuzi was already crying his eyes out and shouted for mercy.

Huang Pei heard what Liufuzi said was clear-cut. Although he didn't know whether he heard it with his own ears, the fact that Zhou Bomi told the truth during the sacrifice was probably true!

The Holy Sage was already deeply worried about the old relationship between Concubine Jade and Di Zaiying, and Uncle Zhou was the Empress' subordinate. Now the Holy Sage might not believe her!

Thinking of this, Huang Pei hurriedly turned to Emperor Yong, but saw that Emperor Yong's face turned red and white, which looked very wrong.

Huang Pei was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt down in front of Emperor Yong, patted himself continuously and said:

"Your Majesty, if you are holding your breath in your heart and you beat and scold your slaves, be sure not to hurt yourself!"

"Your Majesty, just vent your anger on this slave. My slave is thick-skinned and thick-boned. I am a slave who can withstand beatings. Your Majesty!"

Emperor Yong lowered his eyes and looked at Huang Pei, who was in tears. The anger that had been boiling in his heart to the point of bursting suddenly subsided.

He bent over suddenly, covered his mouth and coughed loudly several times. When he looked up again, his palms were already blood red.

"Your Majesty!"

Huang Pei's face was distorted. Seeing Emperor Yong vomiting blood twice, his heart ached and he wished he could take his own life instead.

Emperor Yong looked at the blood-red palms but raised his lips faintly. A low laugh came from between his lips and teeth, and then he threw his head back and laughed. The laughter was filled with sorrow and indignation, and was filled with madness.

"Okay, okay, okay -"

Huang Pei couldn't help but feel his heart tremble when he saw Emperor Yong being so gloomy.

When the Holy Emperor was still young, he was assigned by the late emperor to stay with the Holy Lord. He witnessed with his own eyes the Holy Lord's growth from a child to a mature man, and from a prince to an emperor.

In the past, everything was excellent. The former pilgrims worked hard to govern the country, and the love between emperors and empresses in the harem was as deep as the sea.

Everything began to change when Princess Yuliu of the Northern Kingdom sent a letter of surrender and a portrait.

So far, he has seen His Majesty collapse three times.

One time was the death of the Jade Concubine.

The first time was when I returned to Laixiyuan seven years ago and the red rope traction failed.

This time again, I learned that His Highness's life experience was suspicious.

Every time it is related to the Jade Concubine.

"Huang Pei..." Emperor Yong suddenly stopped laughing and spoke in a low voice.

When Huang Pei heard the sound, he suddenly got excited and quickly raised his head and responded, "Your Majesty, I'm here!"

Emperor Yong leaned back on his chair, raised his head and said calmly: "Send an order to Qiao Zhongguo and ask him to take the second son back to the capital as soon as possible. That Zhou Liu will be captured by me immediately."

"This Liufuzi, don't let him die. I'm still waiting for him to confront Zhou Liu."

Seeing that Emperor Yong seemed to have calmed down, Huang Pei hurriedly said yes and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Unexpectedly, the next moment, Emperor Yong slipped down from his chair without warning.

Huang Pei instinctively raised his hand to help him. When he looked up, he saw that Emperor Yong's eyes were closed tightly, his face was pale, and he was completely unconscious.

There was a buzz in Huang Pei's head, and he was so frightened that he trembled all over and shouted loudly:

"Quick! Send the imperial doctor!"

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East Palace.

When Emperor Yong rushed to the imperial prison, the prince had already received the message.

The secret guard alum stood beside the prince and whispered:

"Your Highness, that Liufuzi is capable of getting things done. There will be no mistakes this time."

The prince nodded slightly, twitching the corners of his mouth for a while, but his smile was full of ridicule and bitterness.

If it weren't for his father's unconditional preference, how could he even reveal a truth in such a roundabout way, hurting his third brother and killing Liufuzi.

Father...you should know the truth by now, right?

What would the father look like?

The prince lowered his head and smiled coldly for a long time.

Father, please feel the pain of this pain.

The sons, ministers, mother, and mistress have all experienced it. It is like the pain of tearing out the heart and liver...

What will you choose this time?

"Alum, pass the order to Alum, over at Huguo Temple...it's time!"

The storm is about to come and the wind is filling the building.

This wind... is going to get even stronger!

Chapter 316 The whole capital is shocked, please seek justice!

That afternoon, a horrifying news spread in Beijing, shocking everyone!

Daxing County Yayuan police officer Lu Yin injured his leg while chasing a prisoner. Later, he went to the Tzu Chi Bureau to work as a police officer, but he noticed errors and omissions on the roster.

So Lu Yin went to the person in charge of Tzu Chi Bureau, Master Yuan You, to inquire. As a result, Master Yuan You was quite panicked and exposed his flaws.

Lu Yin kept an eye on it and went to Daxing County to arrest Chu Sheng that day. Several people dressed up in disguise and followed the clues to go to Huguo Temple to find out.

This investigation was incredible, and they actually discovered that there was a farm hidden in the mountains behind Huguo Temple, and this farm was actually a den for the people of the North to train dead soldiers!

The most heartbreaking thing is that these victims were all young children of the Tzu Chi Bureau back then!

They were "adopted" here, suffered inhuman abuse, and finally became murder weapons in the hands of the people in the North!

As soon as this incident came out, the whole capital was shocked!

Especially when the news was revealed that the culprit was the late Jade Concubine's subordinates, public outrage reached its peak in an instant!

You know, if Princess Nalaoshizi Yuliu hadn't come to make peace, the Northern Kingdom would have been included in the Yong Dynasty's territory by General Qiao's iron-blooded methods!

On this day, people's hearts were greatly moved.

The nobles and knowledgeable people in the capital took to the streets one after another, angrily denounced the wolfish ambitions of the Northern Kingdom, and denounced the sin of Princess Yuliu's old army of raising dead soldiers!

Memorials like snowflakes flew to the Imperial Study Room, begging the Holy One to seek justice for so many innocent children and young people who suffered, and to cut the traitors of the Northern Kingdom into pieces with a thousand knives!

As the son of Yu Liu, the second prince was naturally pushed to the forefront.

The Chunwei fraud case was mentioned again last year, and the original incident of Sheng Mingcheng beating the Dengwen drum to sue the second prince was also revealed.

The phrase "Those who are not of my race must have different minds" was on the lips of all the people. Everyone turned their attention to the palace, waiting for Emperor Yong to give an explanation to the people of the world!

Those official ladies who often went to Huguo Temple to offer incense and donate money for sesame oil almost vomited to death from this message!

I originally thought that the Huguo Temple was granted by the late emperor and had the name of protecting the country, so I felt honored every time I went there.

But it turned out that Mercy Temple had already become a den for thieves, and they were so horrified that they all cursed!

In the Putian Street restaurant, Qiao Bo and Qiao Jiaojiao were sitting by the window. Downstairs, indignant scholars were speaking passionately.

The people gathered around in circles, hearing the inhumane treatment those children had suffered and the dark and cramped cellar, and they all shed tears of grief!

The foundation of a country lies in its youth!

The people of the Northern Kingdom dared to do such unscrupulous things in the land of their Yong Dynasty, on the outskirts of Beijing, and even in the Huguo Temple. This was an attempt to destroy the foundation of their Yong Dynasty, and their sinister intentions were frightening!

"If I look on coldly today, disaster will happen to me tomorrow, and no one will wave the flag and shout for me!"

"Justice! We will fight for justice for those children!"

"The thieves of the Northern Kingdom should be punished and killed. Even if they were quartered by five horses, it would be difficult to relieve the hatred in our hearts!"

...

When Qiao Jiaojiao saw this, she knew that public opinion had been taken to the extreme.

After the prince's order came out from the palace, Qiao Tianjing followed his previous plan and asked the Daxing County Government to come forward to reveal the matter.

Chu Sheng and Lu Yin are both passionate people. Even if they knew that they would be involved in this matter, it would be difficult to stay out of it, and they might even be implicated in trouble, but they still chose to step into the game without hesitation!

After Tan Hanchi learned the whole story, he was very angry and anonymously wrote an apology of more than a thousand words, criticizing the traitors from the North!

The proclamation was circulated among scholars, scholars, and people of insight, causing an uproar!

At the same time, the prince and the secret guards of the Qiao family went deep into the market, adding fuel to the flames, and together they created a scene where all the people are fighting together today!

[After what happened today, it will be extremely difficult for the second prince to become the crown prince or even the king of the Yong Dynasty! 】

[Water can carry a boat and it can also overturn it. If Emperor Yong continues to insist on his own way, he will lose the support of the people of the world! 】

[I really can't think of any other way for the second prince to turn the tables. In this case, dad will really have to keep an eye on the second prince and prevent him from fleeing to the North on his way back to the capital. 】

[If the second prince has never tried to escape along the way, then we must be even more vigilant, because with the second prince's scheming, there is no way he will fall into a trap. 】

[If he dares to come back, he must have a trump card in his hand that we don't know about! 】

With her thoughts reaching this point, Qiao Jiaojiao inevitably felt a little uneasy.

She did not forget Aunt Rou's hesitation in speaking, and the suspicion of Emperor Yong's early death.

[It seems that when the second prince returns to the capital, I may have to take the risk of following him to the palace! 】

[Fortunately, Xiao Si is already aware of it. Maybe I can ask for his help. If anything goes wrong with Emperor Yong and the Second Prince, I can use the Merit Mall to take action in time! 】

Qiao Jiaojiao secretly made up her mind.

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The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Emperor Yong's consciousness slowly awoke. Before he opened his eyes, the queen's voice floated into his ears.

"What does it mean to vomit blood twice? Even if the anger attacks the heart, the Holy Dragon's body is healthy, why is it like this?"

"Didn't Dr. Zou give the Holy Ping An pulse every day? Did he say anything?"

Huang Pei's voice sounded soon after, with a hint of panic.

"Back to you, Madam, there was no problem with Dr. Zou's pulse check earlier. Today, I'm just afraid...I'm afraid..."

Huang Pei hesitated to speak, but the queen suddenly chuckled.

"I'm afraid it's because the matter involves His Majesty's beloved Jade Concubine, that's why he's so angry!"

"Huang Pei, since there is nothing wrong with Your Majesty, you just need to take good care of yourself. I am of no use here. First -"

Hearing the Queen's increasingly cold tone, Emperor Yong felt anxious. He suddenly opened his eyes and saw a corner of the phoenix robe stretched out beside the couch.

He almost instinctively raised his hand and grasped the queen's wrist.

The queen was shocked, and when she turned around, she saw Emperor Yong lying on the couch, looking up at her.

The feeling of nausea surged up again, and the queen took a deep breath and sat back on the couch.

When Emperor Yong saw this, he actually let go of his hand.

"Queen."

When he spoke, his voice was hoarse, like someone who had been ill for a long time.

The Queen couldn't help but be secretly shocked when she heard this.

She knew that the news that the second child was not her biological child would definitely shock the Holy One, but she didn't expect that it would weaken him so much!

This thought just turned around in the queen's mind, and then turned into ridicule and coldness.

It's understandable that deep love comes with deep responsibility.

"What do you think, Your Majesty?"

The Queen tried her best to soften her voice and asked with "concern".

Emperor Yong's eyes were fixed on the queen, but he asked: "The queen also knows?"

The queen was startled for a moment, then nodded.

"What do you think after hearing this?"

Emperor Yong stood up slightly. Upon seeing this, Huang Pei immediately came forward to help him and placed two pillows for Emperor Yong.

Emperor Yong sat up, his eyes burning, never leaving the queen's face.

The queen shook her head calmly, "Go back to your Majesty, I have no thoughts at all."

There is no greater sorrow than the death of one's heart.

My heart is dead, let alone my thoughts and feelings.

Emperor Yong looked at the queen's calm appearance, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

This Yangxin Palace...the queen has not been here for more than ten years. Ever since that slap...

Yu Liu met the queen before committing suicide.

The two did not know what they said. After returning to Jinyu Palace, Yuliu took his own life.

At that time, he was grief-stricken and depressed for several days. When he remembered it afterwards, he summoned the queen to ask questions.

The queen knelt in front of him, explaining at the top of her lungs every word that Yu Liu's death had nothing to do with her.

What did he say at that time?

He said: "Even if you didn't kill her, you were one of the murderers who forced her to death!"

He was so angry that he immediately slapped the queen, and the red slap mark was branded on the left side of the queen's face...

Chapter 317 Still more like me

"Your Majesty, since your dragon body is intact, I will leave now."

The queen didn't want to stay here and continued to work with Emperor Yongxu and Weishe.

This Heart-raising Hall...every brick, tile, and pillar here has witnessed her most humble and humiliating moments.

After the queen finished speaking, she was about to stand up when Emperor Yong held her wrist again.

The queen suddenly felt uncomfortable, and Emperor Yong had already spoken in a deep voice:

"Queen, was this arranged by Zhan'er?"

When the queen heard this, her heart skipped a beat, but her face didn't change at all.

"I can't understand what the Holy One is saying."

Emperor Yong sneered and suddenly exerted force on his hand.

The queen was defenseless and was pulled onto Emperor Yong.

When Huang Pei saw this scene, he was so shocked that he turned around quickly.

Emperor Yong had already leaned close to the queen's ear, and he breathed in the familiar but long-lost fragrance, which was light and warm.

After so many years, her favorite incense has not changed.

"Queen, do you really not understand what I am talking about?"

"You led me to Concubine Jing and let me hear the rumors about Lao San. Lao San is a courageous man. He got involved with his own life, which made me furious and ordered the whole palace to investigate the matter thoroughly."

"At this time, the matter of the second child can be brought out naturally. All these things, it seems that only Zhan'er has the ability to control the whole area."

"Queen, did I say anything wrong?"

The queen's heart skipped a beat when she heard this. She knew that this matter would not be hidden from Emperor Yong in the end, but she didn't expect that he could think so calmly when he learned about the life experience of the second child and was so agitated!

But she still said the same thing, "Your Majesty, I really don't understand what you are talking about."

At this time, the queen's thoughts were surging, and she was thinking about how to deal with Emperor Yong, but she no longer felt nauseous.

How will the Holy Father deal with it? Doesn't he care more about the second child's life experience than Zhan'er's scheme?

The queen repeatedly denied it, but Emperor Yong was not angry.

He suddenly opened his arms and hugged the queen tightly into his arms.

He buried his head in the Queen's shoulder and neck, and the long-lost warm contact made him tremble all over.

This was... the taste of peace of mind that he was extremely greedy for.

The queen's whole body stiffened suddenly, and the next moment she couldn't bear it anymore, she raised her hand and pushed Emperor Yong away hard.

She was so frightened that she stood up from the couch, her face turned pale, and her whole body could not stop trembling.

"you you......"

Emperor Yong opened his empty arms, suddenly turned around and lay down again, facing inward and said:

"Back off."

The queen turned around and left without hesitation. She even forgot to salute. She stumbled slightly and almost ran away in a hurry.

When Huang Pei saw this scene, he sighed deeply.

At this time, Emperor Yong suddenly said in a loud voice: "Huang Pei, I... seem to be ill."

Upon hearing this, Huang Pei immediately looked back and saw that Emperor Yong had already sat up.

At this time, Emperor Yong's left hand was pressing the wrist of his right hand, and that right hand was trembling uncontrollably.

"Your Majesty!"

Huang Pei was horrified when he saw this, what the hell is going on!

"Your Majesty, this servant is going to announce the imperial doctor!"

"No need."

Emperor Yong shook his head and was no longer as panicked as he was when he was "attacked" for the first time.

"They are all a bunch of quacks. Just wait until Zou Qi comes back. If Zou Qi can't tell..."

Before Emperor Yong finished what he said, there was a sudden knock on the door of Yangxin Hall.

Huang Pei was already confused because of Emperor Yong's behavior. When he saw Emperor Yong hiding his hands under the brocade quilt, he had to stop talking and shouted: "Come in!"

If the people below come to the Nourishing Heart Hall, it is usually an extremely important matter.

A father-in-law carefully pushed open the door and entered. He did not dare to raise his head, knelt down and reported:

"Your Majesty, Tan Xiuzhuan wants to see you!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Pei quickly looked at Emperor Yong.

The Holy Emperor has always kept Tan Xiuzuan in the imperial study for reuse. He has had many dealings with Tan Xiuzuan and knows that he is a very measured person. If it were not a major matter, he would not find him in front of the Holy Emperor at this time.

Emperor Yong obviously understood Tan Hanchi and nodded immediately.

Huang Pei immediately said: "Xuan Tan Xiuzhan comes to Yangxin Hall!"

Tan Hanchi came all the way from the Royal Study Room and typed the manuscript countless times. As soon as he entered the Yangxin Hall, he told all about the Huguo Temple.

Emperor Yong was sitting on the couch, and his expression changed several times. When he learned that the person in charge was named Jinzhu, he suddenly coughed violently.

Huang Pei knew why Emperor Yong had such a big reaction.

Concubine Jade brought many people from the North. In addition to the bodyguards Zhou Liu and Liu Xi, there were also Mammy Chu Rou and two personal maids Jin Zhu and Yin Zhu!

Concubine Yu asked for grace before she died. Except for Zhou Liu and Liu Xi who were given to His Highness the Second Highness, everyone else was released from the palace and set free.

But he didn't expect that Jin Zhu never left. In the past ten years, she had done such heartbreaking things in the Yong Dynasty!

If all of this was ordered by the Jade Concubine, and His Highness was not born of the Holy One, his intention to steal the country would be obvious!

A small gold bead can do these things, but what about Chu Rou's silver bead?

Huang Pei remembered very clearly that Chu Rou was a useful person. Ever since she entered the palace with the Jade Concubine, she had always acted flawlessly.

As for Yin Zhu, she is a very beautiful maid. If she is also following orders, she will be of great use!

At this point in his thoughts, even Huang Pei felt a chill.

Jade Concubine... what a great trick!

For things that he can figure out, His Majesty will naturally think about them more deeply and thoroughly than he does——

No, to be completely rebellious, the Holy Emperor is always confused about the Jade Concubine!

This time has already aroused the anger of the people. If the Holy One continues to protect him, the consequences will be disastrous!

Emperor Yong leaned on the pillow. By the time Tan Hanchi finished speaking, his right hand was shaking so much that he couldn't hide it.

Upon seeing this, Huang Pei hurriedly stepped forward and lowered the bed curtain, and Emperor Yong's hoarse voice slowly came over:

"Where are those dead soldiers and children placed now?"

Tan Hanchi was slightly startled when he heard this. He did not expect that Emperor Yong's first concern was this issue.

He reported truthfully: "Returning to the Holy Land, there are many young people who died. Although the children are young, their minds have been deceived. They are still tied up in the farm and have not yet been settled."

Emperor Yong pressed his right hand hard and said in a deep voice:

"Pass the order, let Qiao Tianjing, the Minister of Household Affairs, be fully responsible for the placement of the dead soldiers and children, compile the roster, trace the origins, and report directly if there is any funding, and deal with the aftermath at all costs."

Tan Hanchi immediately took the order.

Emperor Yong said again: "All the traitorous monks from the Protector's Temple and spies from the Northern Kingdom have been arrested and brought to justice. After confirming that they are correct, they will be beheaded at the Meridian Gate three days later to appease the people's anger."

"Including that Jinzhu, all the principal criminals have been brought to the palace. I want to interrogate them personally!"

Tan Hanchi kowtowed and said: "Yes!"

After Tan Hanchi retreated, Huang Pei hurriedly opened the bed curtain. He was also going to persuade Emperor Yong to see other imperial doctors first, but Emperor Yong looked at his right hand and murmured to himself:

"I originally thought he was like his mother, gentle and self-denying, but it turns out that deep down, he is more like me."

"Huang Pei, look at his interlocking methods, how similar he is to me back then."

"It's time, it's time..."

When Huang Pei heard this, his mood was ups and downs, and he was so nervous that his feet became weak.

It seems that the Holy One already has a choice in his heart!

Chapter 318 The most courageous one is the eldest brother

In the afternoon of the next day, the urgent letter written by Qiao Zhongguo was finally delivered to Qiao Tianjing.

The messenger was Qiao Twenty-four.

According to the original plan, it would take ten days to return to Beijing slowly.

As a result, because of Qiao Zhongguo's urgent words, Qiao Twenty-four ran away for almost two days and two nights, not stopping for a moment except for eating, drinking and defecation.

As soon as the letter was handed into Qiao Tianjing's hand, he rolled his eyes and fell backwards, almost frightening Qiao Jiaojiao to death!

Thanks to Uncle Qiao's quick eyesight and quick hands, he caught Qiao Twenty-four and took a closer look——

Good guy, just fall asleep!

Qiao Tianjing asked Qiao Bo to take Qiao Twenty-four to have a good sleep. He hugged Qiao Jiaojiao and couldn't wait to open the letter.

I don't know what kind of urgent matter my father is in, which has made Qiao Twenty-four tired like this.

The handwriting of flying dragons and phoenixes comes into view.

Qiao Jiaojiao: "..."

[That's it, I suffered the loss of being uneducated. Traditional Chinese characters are hard to read originally, but they are so sloppy that I can't understand them at all...]

"Brother, what did daddy say?"

Qiao Tianjing frowned as he read it, looking quite solemn.

"Dad said that Uncle Zhou went to find the second prince, and he should also reveal the 'truth about his life experience' to the second prince. Now Uncle Zhou is on his way to the capital."

"Although I sent your second brother to stop him on the way, it may not be possible, and dad also has to prevent the second prince from escaping to the north."

Qiao Jiaojiao hissed lightly when she heard this.

"I thought that the second prince would be alert only after the news from Beijing reached my father. Unexpectedly, Uncle Zhou went there first."

"It seems that Uncle Zhou and Aunt Rou should have a special contact method. Maybe Aunt Rou didn't attend the appointment or didn't respond, so Uncle Zhou got the clue."

Hearing this, Qiao Tianjing nodded with deep understanding.

There were a lot of doubts in his mind at the moment.

"Little sister, if the second prince already knows his 'life experience', his plans and methods should be clear. There must be a big net in the capital waiting for him."

"If the eldest brother were the second prince, he would definitely run to the North Kingdom resolutely and find a new way out."

Qiao Jiaojiao also looked serious when she heard this, took over the topic and continued:

"But if the second prince decides to go to the Northern Kingdom, he will definitely not let Uncle Zhou return to the capital and throw himself into a trap."

"Since he sent Uncle Zhou back, I think he has a plan to deal with it. This is to ask Uncle Zhou to return to Beijing first to make arrangements!"

"But what can he do? This flaw in his life experience is enough to make him unable to stand up!"

"Or......"

Qiao Jiaojiao paused, then suddenly raised her head and looked at Qiao Tianjing.

The next moment, both brother and sister's expressions changed!

Under such a disadvantage, if the second prince wanted to make a comeback from a desperate situation, he could only make a desperate move.

For example, the target is directly aimed at the prince and Emperor Yong, and the strategy must be effective, and even kill with one blow!

If the target is the prince, Qiao Jiaojiao has a clue.

Thanks to Meng Guxue, they all knew the truth about the prince's "sudden death".

In the original work, the method used by the second prince to get the prince offline was really too dirty and dirty, but I have to admit that it was indeed effective.

[Has the second prince already decided to use this move? But this can only be regarded as part of the prince's "violent death" plan, right? 】

[After all, they also cooperated with the "mind attack scheme" and used the death of Xiaosi to disturb the prince's mood. This was also an indispensable part. 】

[But the current prince has long been disappointed with the dog emperor, and has a firm mind. He will not drink poisoned wine obediently. 】

[With the Second Prince's methods, it is impossible for him to pin his hopes for a comeback on a plan full of loopholes. This can only be regarded as the icing on the cake at best. There must be a back-up plan! 】

Qiao Jiaojiao had a severe headache.

[If the prince's side fails, then the second prince's ultimate goal should be Emperor Yong. 】

[Capture the thief first and capture the king first. Although this metaphor is not appropriate, if the second prince can really control Emperor Yong, he will indeed be invincible! 】

[But Emperor Yong is not stupid. Can he become addicted to wearing a "cuckold", knowing that he is "someone else's child" and still protecting him with all his life? This can't be done! 】

【unless.....】

At this time, Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but think of the half of Aunt Rou's unfinished sentence. She was slightly excited, and at this moment she finally confirmed her original guess.

Qiao Tianjing is a smart man and has already thought of getting together with Qiao Jiaojiao.

"Little sister, maybe Yu Liu really left some great trump cards for the second prince, giving him enough confidence to stand in front of the Holy Emperor!"

"if......"

Qiao Tianjing paused, and suddenly his expression became extremely determined.

"Little sister, this matter is already the second prince's biggest leverage. If we can't bring him down this time, it will be even more difficult in the future!"

"The root of all this lies in the Holy One."

Qiao Jiaojiao's eyes darkened after hearing this.

[Big Brother's next words may be treasonous...]

Qiao Tianjing's jade-like face was slightly calm, and he lowered his voice in Qiao Jiaojiao's ear and said:

"Little sister, it seems that we will have a serious discussion with him after he comes back."

"If we are really forced to do so, we must... bear the crime of treason and rebellion, and confirm the crown prince's position as the crown prince, and even make the emperor—"

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this, she shuddered in Qiao Tianjing's arms.

At this moment, she suddenly realized that among all the people around her, the most courageous one was actually her eldest brother!

This, this, this... this strategy, this courage, are all hidden under the demeanor of a gentleman like pearls and jade.

If these were troubled times, my eldest brother would be a jade-faced hero!

Qiao Jiaojiao knew clearly that her eldest brother's unfinished words were probably not to slap the emperor, but to sideline him and put him under house arrest. On the contrary, no matter what method was used, Emperor Yong could not die suddenly.

Otherwise, there will be too much room for outsiders to speculate. Don't end up tarnishing the prince's reputation and being accused of patricide!

"Brother..."

When Qiao Tianjing saw Qiao Jiaojiao's hesitant words, the cold look on his face suddenly disappeared. He raised his hand to rub Qiao Jiaojiao's head and smiled softly.

"Little sister, do you think your elder brother is too cruel?"

Qiao Jiaojiao hurriedly shook her head like a rattle.

"No, no! How is that possible! Jiaojiao just thinks that eldest brother is so admirable!"

"With big brother here, Jiaojiao is not afraid of anything!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing's eyebrows instantly stretched, and he rubbed Qiao Jiaojiao's head with his chin.

"Little sister, this matter is easy to say, but extremely difficult to implement. Brother, you have to think about it carefully."

"Actually, His Highness the Crown Prince has a good chance of winning. Our Qiao family, the Crown Prince's father-in-law-to-be, Uncle Xiao, the Queen's mother's family, the Ren family, and General Guo from the southern border, are all worthy of use."

Qiao Tianjing's eyes fell on Qiao Zhongguo's letter. He laid out the strengths of the two camps one by one in his mind, and unconsciously fell into deep thought.

Qiao Jiaojiao sat obediently on Qiao Tianjing's lap without saying anything to disturb her.

She knew about Qiao Tianjing's difficulty and foresight. They had to consider not only the immediate future, but also the long-term future.

This matter is extremely dangerous, and one wrong step will lead to catastrophe. If they win in the end and help the prince to secure his position, they must also consider not to be too provocative in this incident and arouse the prince's fear.

The prince may be kind and tolerant, but as ministers, they have to be cautious.

It was too difficult to control this scale. Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't imagine how many brain cells her eldest brother had to waste in order to find the best way out of the fog.

[Perhaps...it's time for Duke Dingguo to make his debut! 】

Qiao Jiaojiao's mind was spinning and she couldn't help but muttered something in her heart.

When Qiao Tianjing heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he saw a ray of sunshine breaking through the fog and shining directly on him!

Chapter 319 My heart is "dirty"

"Little sister, please let me think about this matter carefully. Let's deal with the portrait issue first."

Qiao Tianjing gently nudged Qiao Jiaojiao to make her sit more comfortable, and then spoke warmly.

Qiao Jiaojiao leaned in Qiao Tianjing's arms. After hearing this, she immediately said: "Brother, the prince has known about this for a long time. I think the East Palace is already a piece of stone. The second prince's plan may not be successful."

"But now that the wedding is coming, if the second prince can't reach into the East Palace, Duke Dingguo's mansion is a good way to break through!"

Qiao Tianjing nodded in agreement, "Uncle Xiao is both wise and courageous. With a little reminder, he will definitely be able to prevent any leaks."

"But..."

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this faint turning sound, she was excited again!

[It's over, it's over, why can I always understand the implication of my brother's words instantly? Ah, my heart is "dirty"! 】

[Hehehe, but this is really interesting...]

When Qiao Tianjing heard Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts, his eyebrows curved and he smiled particularly comfortably.

Sure enough, my little sister understands him best!

"'It's better to have fun alone than to have fun together', little sister, why don't we just go with the flow?"

Qiao Tianjing: (─‿─)

Qiao Jiaojiao: (˶‾᷄ ⁻̫ ‾᷅˵)

[I hope no one will plot against my eldest brother in the future because they don't know how to flatter me, otherwise they will lose my pants! 】

Hey hey hey...

Just play!

The second prince didn't want his mother's face, so he just went into the water together and had a big fight!

The brother and sister, who had equally "dirty" hearts, murmured for a long time, and then left the study with smiles on their faces.

Uncle Qiao had just settled down with Qiao Twenty-four and was rushing over to return to his life. When he looked up and saw two people with narrowed eyes, he turned around on the soles of his feet and slipped away!

Qiao Bo: ('-灬-｀)

Learned well.

The young master and the young lady are smiling like this, something is definitely up to them!

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The Yangxin Hall of the Imperial Palace.

After Emperor Yong rested for a night, he felt much better and his hands no longer shook, but he never agreed to see the imperial doctor.

Huang Pei was worried and stayed up almost all night.

At this moment, news came back from outside, and Huang Pei hurriedly entered the palace to report.

"Your Majesty, the people below came to report that Uncle Zhou is missing and has not been captured."

Emperor Yong leaned on the pillow and read the memorial. All he mentioned was yesterday's incident at Huguo Temple, as well as many impeachments against the second prince.

Emperor Yong looked calm. He looked at it and threw it aside without showing any emotion.

Hearing what Huang Pei said, Emperor Yong's mind changed slightly and he said lightly: "I'm afraid he went out of the capital to look for his second son."

When Huang Pei heard this, he immediately realized that it made sense.

Jinzhu has been dormant and plotting in Huguo Temple for so many years. It is impossible that he has no contact with Uncle Zhou. Maybe something happened at Huguo Temple, and Uncle Zhou knew that the conspiracy was exposed, so he escaped!

etc!

Huang Pei's heart suddenly jumped.

Yesterday, I was only worried about His Majesty, but I forgot to consider whether His Highness knows his life experience?

If he didn't know that Jin Zhu was captured this time, would Uncle Zhou be worried and tell His Highness the truth?

Emperor Yong raised his eyes slightly, and when his eyes fell on Huang Pei, he instantly understood Huang Pei's thoughts.

"Have people been sent out from Qiao Zhongguo's side?"

Huang Pei nodded immediately after hearing this, "Your Majesty, I sent someone yesterday."

Emperor Yong nodded slightly and said quietly: "If the second brother flees to the north after hearing the news, I will know it in my heart."

"If he dares to come back... I would like to see what he wants to say to me."

Huang Pei raised his head to see Emperor Yong on the couch, and couldn't help but sigh. Now even he couldn't see what the emperor was thinking.

So awake, so calm, so unpredictable.

Simply... he has turned back into the unpredictable young emperor he was before!

"Huang Pei, go to Huguo Temple for me and go there yourself."

Huang Pei looked serious when he heard this.

Emperor Yong's tone was calm and he continued: "Go, go, go, go, go, go, Laixi, the courtyard will be demolished. The lotus position and the red thread will all be burned."

"Remember, don't let the Queen and Zhan'er know."

Huang Pei suddenly raised his head when he heard this, his face full of disbelief.

This, this, this... what's going on?

Although the Holy One has not returned to Laixiyuan for a long time, does this order mean that the Holy One has really completely let go of the Jade Concubine?

"Um?"

When Emperor Yong saw that Huang Pei didn't respond for a long time, he glanced back dissatisfied.

Huang Pei knelt on the ground with a plop and hurriedly agreed.

Emperor Yong nodded, "Go."

Huang Pei stood up in a hurry, thought of something at this time, and turned back and said: "Your Majesty, the mastermind of Huguo Temple has been imprisoned in the imperial edict."

"I have seen it, and it is indeed... that it is the maid Jinzhu next to the empress."

Emperor Yong said softly "Hmm".

Huang Pei saw that Emperor Yong had no words to say anymore, so he hurriedly retreated.

Silence returned to the hall.

Emperor Yong closed his eyes and leaned on the pillow, his hand on the brocade quilt trembling gently and uncontrollably.

But this time, not only the right hand, but also the left hand shook slightly.

Emperor Yong turned a blind eye, suddenly opened the brocade quilt, stood up, and shouted outside the palace: "Come here, change your clothes!"

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Huang Pei knew the seriousness of the matter, so he called Emperor Yong's confidants, changed his clothes, and secretly went to Huguo Temple.

Almost at the same time, the prince received the message.

"Huang Pei left the palace?"

The prince frowned slightly.

Now is the most critical time. Although the prince will not place people around Emperor Yong, Huang Pei's movements must be kept under control at all times.

My father is currently unwell and cannot live without people around him. Why did he send Huang Pei to the palace?

The prince's expression changed several times, and then he stood up suddenly.

"Let's go and see for ourselves!"

In this way, two groups of people rushed to Huguo Temple one after another.

Qiao Tianjing had left someone at Huguo Temple. When he received the message, he couldn't help but express doubts.

After a while, he suddenly thought of something, and his expression changed drastically.

This time, the Huguo Temple was completely cleaned up. Only one place was untouchable and inaccessible, so it remained intact.

Royal forbidden area!

Qiao Tianjing was worried, and after much deliberation, he sent Qiao Bo to investigate in person.

"Uncle Qiao, you are highly skilled in martial arts and cautious in your actions. Go and have a look. Remember, you must not expose your whereabouts."

Qiao Bo took the order with a solemn expression and rode out.

Qiao Tianjing was filled with doubts. He had not yet told His Highness about returning to Xiyuan.

After all, it was a forbidden royal area and it was the Queen's scar. He originally wanted to find a way for His Highness to see it on his own before the Second Prince returned to the capital.

Unexpectedly, His Highness was lured away by Huang Pei before he took action.

Huang Pei naturally obeys orders, so this is the will of His Majesty. What is the decision of His Majesty...

Half an hour later, Qiao Bo finally returned, but his expression was ugly.

Chapter 320 Playing with the palm of your hand

"Young Master, when my subordinates rushed there, Eunuch Huang and his party were demolishing the Return to Laixi Courtyard."

"A fire was lit in the courtyard, and the lotus thrones, red threads, and palace statues were thrown in and burned."

"But...but His Royal Highness also witnessed the whole process in the dark."

"Young Master, as the crown prince, His Royal Highness must have heard about the folk customs of the Northern Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom. I'm afraid..."

"Later, after Huang Pei and his party left, his subordinates saw His Royal Highness standing on the ruins for a long time, and then he drew the sword from his waist and cut off a piece of his robe."

Qiao Tianjing sighed softly when he heard this.

Given the intelligence of His Highness the Prince, he must know how the Fourth Prince came to be.

It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if you know it.

It's just that Your Majesty... what exactly are you thinking?

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Imprisonment.

In the interrogation room, a woman was tied to a shelf, and across from her sat Emperor Yong with a heavy brow.

"It's really you..."

When Emperor Yong opened his mouth, he seemed to be deeply moved.

There were not many injuries on Jin Zhu's body, but his whole body was limp and his head hung low.

Looking up and seeing Emperor Yong in front of him, Jin Zhu smiled coldly, full of disdain.

"You have been lurking in Huguo Temple for so many years, killing young children and training dead soldiers. Was it Yu Liu who ordered you to do so?"

Emperor Yong's voice was deep and his hands were hidden under his wide sleeves. He was much calmer than expected.

Jinzhu's loyalty to Yuliu is unquestionable.

She didn't know that the second prince's life experience had been revealed by Uncle Zhou, so she naturally had to spare no effort to remove the jade glaze to avoid involving the second prince.

"Oh, Dog Emperor, why do you have the nerve to talk about the princess! If it weren't for you! If it weren't for your Yong Dynasty! How could the princess die so early!"

"I just want revenge! I want to avenge the princess! I wish I could drag the entire Yong Dynasty to death!"

Jinzhu had long been determined to die, and now her words were sharp. She wished that Emperor Yong would kill her directly out of anger!

"Dog Emperor! Damn!"

The saliva was spitted at the feet of Emperor Yong. When Jinzhu saw this scene, he laughed, as if he was crazy.

However, Emperor Yong remained firmly seated in his chair. It wasn't until Jin Zhu stopped laughing that he asked lightly:

"Fifteen years ago, Yu Liu was pregnant. She proposed to go to Huguo Temple to pray for the unborn child. You started planning from then on, right?"

"The next year, Master Yuan Le suddenly passed away. His eldest disciple Yuan Kuan committed suicide in the Zen room, and Yuan You took over as abbot. This is all your work, right or wrong?"

Jin Zhu knew that Yuan Youding had also been caught. He was greedy for life and afraid of death, otherwise he would not have been used by them back then.

Therefore, seeing that Emperor Yong already knew the truth, Jin Zhu was not surprised.

She sneered, "After all, it's an old friend who's gone, so my heart is cold!"

"Emperor Dog, you promised back then that you would always protect the princess, but what happened! In the end, not only did the princess be forced to commit suicide by the queen and everyone, but now you are also throwing dirty water on the princess!"

"It's in vain that the princess has true feelings for you, becomes sincere to you, and even leaves a child for you!"

It's okay not to mention this sentence, but the veins on Emperor Yong's forehead started to throb again when he mentioned it.

"True love? Sincerity? I actually gave her my heart. How did she treat me?"

"The second child is not of my blood at all, he is Di Zaiying's son!"

Emperor Yong shouted, and a bloody air surged from his throat again.

He stared at Jin Zhu, but he saw a flash of unprepared surprise on Jin Zhu's face.

However, Jin Zhu was extremely mentally strong, and he adjusted his demeanor in an instant and angrily shouted at Emperor Yong:

"Emperor Dog, you dare to slander the princess' innocence, you will die a good death!"

As the eldest maid of Yuliu, Jin Zhu naturally knew about Di Zaiying's entry into the palace, so she was really unsure of whose father the second prince was.

But she never cared about this matter, because as long as the second prince was the princess's child, it was enough. Even if she risked her life, Jinzhu would do her best to promote the second prince to a high position!

But Jin Zhu really couldn't figure out how the Dog Emperor could have such suspicions. Di Zaiying's entry into the palace back then was a top secret, and it was absolutely impossible for them to reveal it!

Emperor Yong obviously didn't expect that even Jinzhu didn't know the exact answer.

It seems that we still have to catch Uncle Zhou to find out!

But judging from Jin Zhu's mood, there is no doubt that Yu Liu betrayed him after entering the palace...

Thinking of this, Emperor Yong leaned back in his chair, Yu Liu's stunning face flashed through his mind, and his heart skipped a beat.

Almost at the same time, his hands began to shake uncontrollably, and even his wide sleeves could not stop them.

He suddenly put his hands behind his back to hide his strangeness.

There was one more thing he had to ask!

"You just said that the queen forced Yu Liu to death?"

Jin Zhu thought that Emperor Yong would break the casserole and ask the truth, but she didn't expect that he would change the topic so abruptly.

She felt relieved instantly, and when she mentioned the queen, her face was naturally filled with contempt.

So what if the mother of a country is still being manipulated by the princess?

The funny thing is that Queen Ren was still very passionate about the dog emperor, but the princess stepped her into the dust with just a little eye drops!

Emperor Yong saw the sarcasm and contempt on Jin Zhu's face, and felt a sting in his heart.

"Seven years ago, I accidentally learned about the red thread method of reincarnation. It was a folk method of your northern people. I obviously followed it, so why did it still fail?"

Hearing this, Jin Zhu sneered coldly, "You are half-hearted and are our biggest enemy in the Northern Kingdom. How dare you expect that the princess will be reincarnated in the Yong Dynasty?"

"Hahaha, the princess is destined to become an immortal and a Buddha. Dog Emperor, don't have any delusions!"

Jin Zhu was very arrogant and wanted to scold him bloody in front of Emperor Yong.

She was feeling extremely happy, and when she raised her head, she suddenly found that Emperor Yong's face was alternately green and red, which was extremely ugly!

Jinzhu thought that Emperor Yong was stimulated by his words, and couldn't help but laugh happily.

Emperor Yong felt his head pounding, and a wave of depression rolled in his chest, almost making him unable to breathe.

He deliberately mentioned Hongxian's reincarnation seven years ago, but Jin Zhu was not surprised at all. What does this mean...

This means that Jin Zhu has known about it for a long time, and it is even possible that...even the red thread reincarnation method was deliberately revealed to him!

So that's it, that's it—

But why before, why did he not see through it at all, and even put the queen...

He could still recall the Queen's appearance at that time. She was beating his chest desperately, struggling, crying, and hoarse.

With his scarlet eyes, he pressed her tightly while calling Yu Liu...

Emperor Yong suddenly had a splitting headache. He wanted to raise his hand, but felt his whole body twitching.

A ball of fire burned in his body, causing him to shudder in pain. He shouted "Huang Pei", but the only response was Jin Zhu's ferocious smile.

At this moment, Emperor Yong could clearly feel that something was taking root, squirming, and swelling in his body until it was about to explode!

He suddenly roared, and the pain burst, forcing him to spit out a mouthful of hot blood.

There was darkness before his eyes, and as the world was spinning, only Yu Liu's charming and smiling face remained in his mind.

She tilted her head, her eyebrows curved, full of confusion.

"Sheng Lang, you said that you would promise Yu'er anything, right?"