This incident shocked both the government and the public!

There are many ways to die.

Some say he died because he was imprisoned and went on a hunger strike to express his dissatisfaction; some say he died of depression; some say he was murdered in prison...

No one knows the exact truth.

But the occurrence of this incident also put the country's dispute on hold.

A prince died because of this, why should we continue to cause trouble?

Regardless, it works.

Emperor Long Jing took a cold approach to this matter, which was not a good thing after all.

Only a small-scale condolence was held in the palace. At the condolence meeting, Prince Xiao Zheng lay on Xiao Meng's body, crying so hard that he almost fainted.

This made all the courtiers sigh with emotion.

yes!

He is only thirteen years old this year, he is just a child!

But he was involved in this cruel struggle. He was innocent, so what could he know?

Isn't it His Majesty who caused all this?

Your Majesty, are you really faint?

Where has the wise Emperor Long Jing gone?

People are excited outside because of the news of Guan Ning's counterattack on the barbarian wilderness.

However, condolences to the second prince were being held in the palace, which formed a sharp contrast.

"Your Majesty, here we come."

Accompanied by the eunuch's shrill voice, accompanied by the eunuch chiefs Feng Yuan and Xuan Xin, Emperor Long Jing arrived.

All the ministers hurriedly knelt down and saluted.

"I will see you, Your Majesty."

"Long live my emperor, long live the emperor."

Originally, the latter sentence would only be said during formal morning court meetings, but Emperor Long Jing made a request that no matter what the occasion, he would say this sentence whenever he saw him.

The ministers also complained in their hearts that His Majesty, who was devoted to cultivating Taoism, had not attended the morning court for many days.

Even after the news of the great victory of the Zhenbei Army came back, he did not hold the meeting. I am afraid that he would only show up if his son died.

"No need to pay tribute."

A low and somewhat old voice sounded, which shocked the courtiers. Why did they feel that this voice was unfamiliar?

They raised their heads subconsciously, why did they see that everyone was unfamiliar?

Is this still Your Majesty?

How come you have aged so much after not seeing her for nearly a month?

More than half of his hair is gray, and there are more wrinkles on his face. You can clearly feel that he is old.

Quite a change!

Is this the price of practicing Taoism?

All the courtiers were stunned. Didn't they practice Taoism to seek immortality? Why did they get older?

And I also feel very weak.

"Your Majesty, why do you look so old?"

At this time, a courtier knelt in front of Emperor Longjing and started crying.

"I……"

A flash of panic flashed in Emperor Long Jing's eyes.

"Have I really become much older?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, you can't continue like this, otherwise the dragon's body will not be preserved!"

This courtier was obviously a loyal minister. Seeing Emperor Longjing in this state, he felt sad in his heart.

"How dare you say such disobedient words as if the dragon's body is in danger!"

Master Xuanxin who was beside Emperor Longjing immediately shouted.

"Your Majesty, Song Zhong is cursing you. He is really heart-wrenching. Moreover, his name also has the meaning of a curse. I think he should be executed immediately!"

"Monk, Monk."

Hearing this, Song Zhong stood up and said angrily: "Today, I will risk my life to kill you, a monster monk who has harmed the country and harmed the king!"

He rushed forward, but he was a weak civil servant, so what could he do?

He was kicked to the ground by Xuan Xin.

This scene did not occur to many people.

"Song Zhong intends to murder His Majesty, and someone has come to capture him!"

Xuan Xin immediately shouted loudly.

He clearly said that he wanted to fight with him, but he was labeled as plotting to murder His Majesty.

Emperor Long Jing was also startled and hurriedly said: "Get it quickly, get it quickly!"

Several Imperial Guard soldiers stepped forward and pushed Song Zhong to the ground.

"Your Majesty, listen to what I said, don't trust the demon monk easily. The demon monk is harming the country!"

Emperor Longjing was slightly startled.

There was a flash of hesitation in his eyes, but it quickly receded.

"Come here, kill Song Zhongtingzhan!"

He looked around again and said coldly: "I don't want to hear such words again!"

All the court officials lowered their heads, and no one dared to say a word.

Song Zhong died for himself.

It’s hard to be a loyal minister these days!

The voice of the evil monk who misled the country gradually weakened, and Emperor Longjing seemed to be selectively unable to hear it.

When he entered the mourning hall, a sad look appeared in his eyes.

He still liked his second son Xiao Meng very much.

Because he is the only one who prefers military affairs. As a prince, he can go to the battlefield to kill enemies and perform meritorious service. This is very similar to his younger self.

But he is dead now.

"Monger!"

At this moment, Emperor Longjing looked like a father.

He looked around.

I saw Prince Xiao Zheng whose eyes were swollen from crying.

Is it him?

Emperor Long Jing thought to himself.

Although he is practicing Taoism in the underground palace, he does not know everything.

Killing Xiao Meng was the biggest beneficiary for him as the prince. He solved a problem and took revenge.

Probably not.

It was hard to believe that he was crying so sadly, and he was only a child. Judging from his weak energy, it couldn't be him.

But it must be the people around him.

People cannot be resurrected after death, but after this incident, the struggle should be weakened.

Emperor Long Jing put away his grief. He had more important things to do now.

"Gao Lian, Duan Ang, come in with me."

Then he entered the side hall next to the mourning hall, followed by the two men.

Shen Guogong Gao Lian is now the most powerful person in the court. He is the prince's division chief, the first assistant, and the left governor of the governor's palace.

Duan Anke, the Duke of the State of E, was the Minister of War. What was the purpose of privately summoning these two men?

The former was probably because of the accidental death of the second prince, and the latter was probably related to the war in the north...

Entering the side hall, Emperor Long Jing stared at Gao Lian closely.
To be continued...