"Isn't it possible that nothing can be pried out of a dead man's mouth?" Xuan Ye's eyes were so gloomy that Eunuch Liang did not dare to look directly at him.
"Long live the Lord, do you want to continue the investigation? This wolf was raised by the prince. If word spreads." Eunuch Liang swallowed his saliva and said with a trembling voice, "I have already prepared some excuses to talk about the wolf."
He ran in by himself..."
"Keep investigating." Xuan Ye glared at Eunuch Liang, "It's the prince who stopped here. But if the investigation continues, the result may not be like this. I can't avoid talking about it every time I get involved with the prince, even if I know it in my heart.
It must also be clarified.”
Eunuch Liang said: "I obey the order. I have only found out at the moment that someone has indeed seen the man who raised wolves entering Changchun Garden. I also ask the emperor to tighten the security guard and not let any idle people sneak into the yard again, especially
It is a day when the royal relatives come to the garden to pay their respects. Carriages and sedan chairs come and go in a mixed manner. Even though the guards are strict in checking, it is inevitable that something will slip through."
Xuan Ye smiled coldly: "Who is in charge of the security in the palace and the garden?"
Suo'etu is the minister in charge of the bodyguards, and all the security in Changchun Garden in the palace is in his hands. There used to be Nalan Rongruo in the Mingzhu family, but now almost all of them are from the Hesheli clan.
It's easy for them to let in who they want and who they don't want to let in.
At present, the wolf was raised by the prince, and the tamer also estimated that it was released under Suo'etu's instruction. All the evidence points to the prince, but for some reason, whether it is partiality or selfishness, Xuan Ye always feels that something is wrong.
At that time, he learned that Lan Qi was in an accident and that it was his elder brother who heroically saved her from the wolf's mouth. The first thought that came to his mind was not to appreciate his son's bravery. For some reason, he actually felt that this incident
Strangely, he actually suspected that the elder brother had colluded with someone to put on a show, so he ran to Ruijingxuan first, and then went to see the elder brother after Lan Qi's persuasion.
It wasn't until he saw the serious wound on Yinti's shoulder and the clothes that had been cut open and thrown to the ground, almost stained red with blood, that he realized that his son had really tried his best to save people. The doctor said that if the wound moved another inch, it would be on the lifeline.
, the bleeding wouldn’t stop.
Lan Qi said that the eldest brother grew up under his beatings and scoldings. Xuan Ye thought about it quietly. The eldest son who used to be cute and lively gradually grew up into a young man. He was upright and kind. Although he was a little silly, he had a sense of justice in his heart.
He only bothers to teach him because he likes him. After all, he is the eldest son after losing many children. He hates iron for not being made of steel because he really cares. Although he has to scold him and discipline him every time he sees him, he is still willing to see his son.
I am willing to talk to him and teach him things that cannot be learned in class.
But the son’s biological mother is Concubine Hui, and behind Concubine Hui is Mingzhu. He is the most effective minister after Xuan Ye took office. As early as when he relied more and more on Mingzhu, the imperial grandmother warned him to be careful about raising tigers.
From that moment on, he was wary of Mingzhu. The Hesheli clan had deep roots and could not be shaken easily. With the increasingly powerful Mingzhu clan as a check and balance, the emperor was indeed relieved a lot.
Now, every time he bitterly lectures his eldest brother, he seems to be competing with Concubine Hui and Mingzhu to see who has the ability to lead his son on the path he thinks is right. He wants to train his son to be a prince and general like his brother Fuquan.
, he can loyally assist the king in the future, but Concubine Hui and Mingzhu want him to rule the world.
This was something Xuan Ye couldn't tolerate, and he couldn't see clearly what Yinti was thinking. On the other hand, the Hesheli family and the prince were increasingly disappointing him and making him feel more and more uneasy, so he
I thought, since Mingzhu can be used to check and balance Suo'etu, then the eldest brother can also be used to check and balance the prince.
This idea has been lingering in his mind for a long time. He has never been able to make up his mind to really make a decision. Maybe deep down in his heart, he still hopes that the children can be true brothers and sisters, but he is too naive. Fuquan and Chang Ning are just three brothers.
, they can be harmonious, how can more than a dozen sons be harmonious?
"Long live my lord." There was silence in the study for a long time. Eunuch Liang finally spoke again and reported, "People from Wuyizhai are reporting that the prince has not eaten since he woke up this morning. He said he was not feeling well. Do you want to go visit him?"
Xuan Ye didn't raise his eyes and said casually: "If you don't eat for a day, you will never die of hunger."
Eunuch Liang was shocked and did not dare to say any more. He said that he would go check on the dead tamer again and then backed away.
In the next few days, the emperor sat in court at Qingxi Bookstore, met with countless ministers, and handled countless government affairs. However, he did not see the harem or the prince's elder brother. He even sent Eunuch Liang to pay his respects to Ningchun Hall every day.
Today, Eunuch Liang came again, and the Queen Mother had no choice but to ask: "How are you, Your Majesty? Why didn't you even go to Ruijingxuan? Concubine De is recovering from her injuries and needs people to care about her."
Eunuch Liang bowed his head and said, "I have persuaded you. Long Live the Lord said that your Majesty needs to rest for a long time. After you leave, your Majesty will miss the Emperor and she will not be able to raise you well."
The Queen Mother knew that there must be a reason for this. She was worried that there was some conflict between the emperor and Lan Qi. Rather than saying that she, the elder, made the decision in the Sixth Palace, it was better to say that she completely relied on Lan Qi in private. But if Lan Qi lost her
She could no longer rely on the emperor's heart.
After a few words of concern for the emperor, the queen mother asked again: "The prince is feeling better, but I can't go to Wuyizhai to see him. I haven't come to pay him a visit for several days. He said he is not in good health. Why doesn't the emperor ask?"
Eunuch Liang replied decently: "I come to Wuyizhai three times a day to say hello and say hello. The prince has a cold, and it's gone now. The Queen Mother doesn't need to worry."
The Queen Mother knew that nothing could be asked from this servant, so she knelt down impatiently, then turned around and ordered her attendants: "Go to Ruijingxuan and ask Concubine De if she is unhappy with the emperor. I am worried about this."
Suspended and panicked.”
Naturally, Lan Qi and Xuan Ye have no conflicts. Although she is also worried about why the emperor suddenly isolated himself, Xuan Ye has always had such a temper. When he feels that he cannot discuss many things with anyone, he will calm down and go there alone.
Now she couldn't move, so it was useless to worry so much. The only thing she worried about was that if she lay like this every day, she would not even be able to see her waist when she got up. It seemed that everyone was inexplicably nervous because of a wolf, and she was the only one who was leisurely.
The weather warmed up very early this year, and the sun shone brightly for several days in the first month. The snow in the garden melted, and the flowers and trees sprouted and blossomed. It was only the full moon and the scenery was already full of spring. Under the originally beautiful scenery, the concubines
We should often stroll in the garden and take a good look at the spring scenery before the willow catkins fly, but because of the wolf, people are in panic and fear of any more ferocious beasts. In the beautiful scenery, the beautiful scenery everywhere in Changchun Garden is cold.
It was deserted and almost no one could be seen.
My brothers are studying by the lake. The ice in the lake has melted long ago. Now the water is flowing all day long and the warm breeze is blowing on my face. The embankment is full of greenery and my eyes are wide awake. Looking at the peaceful and comfortable scenery makes me forget my worries and let go of the world and become lazy.
, it is really a good place for leisurely clouds and wild cranes, rather than a place suitable for studying. The children are more eager to roll and play on the grass, or take a pole and row a boat to go fishing in the middle of the lake. On that day, the Queen Mother said that the lakeside is not suitable for children to study, and it is indeed good.
But all this is just imagination. With such a stern emperor father, how can they allow them to play happily like ordinary children? Even if there is a beautiful spring outside the window, they dare not take another look to disturb their mind of studying, even though their father is not here these days.
When you see them, who knows if they will suddenly show up one day. They don't want to be scolded and slapped in the current tense atmosphere.
That night, the fourth elder brother went to Ruijingxuan to greet his return. Huanchun was also worried about his wife being attacked by a wolf, and because he was late for the night journey, he sent all the eunuchs from Ruijingxuan to escort the fourth elder brother back to Taoyuan Bookstore.
Zhen was talking to Xiao Hezi all the way, and inadvertently saw a figure in the darkness in the distance, but after a closer look it was gone. At that time, he went straight back to Taoyuan Bookstore without thinking much. But after entering the door and waiting for the eunuchs of Ruijingxuan to bow and leave, he
While I was sitting waiting for Kowako to fetch water to wash her feet, the figure just now kept lingering in my mind, because that figure resembled a person very much.
Xiao Hezi brought hot water here and came in. He was surprised to see that the room was empty. He thought that the fourth elder brother was going to talk to the third elder brother, but over there he said that the third elder brother had fallen asleep. He did not dare to disturb too many people. In Taoyuan
I searched around the bookstore but couldn't find Brother Si. I was so frightened that I didn't know what to do.
Outside Taoyuan Bookstore, Si Age ran back to the place where he saw the figure just now under the moonlight. Then he approached the lake and saw the man standing on the embankment. Just as he was about to open his mouth to shout, the man suddenly jumped into the lake. Si Age was frightened.
I was stunned. I woke up the next moment and ran over. I jumped down without thinking. Although the weather was warmer, in the first month of the year, the water was so cold that Brother Si almost suffocated.
"Second brother, what are you doing?" But while splashing in the water, Fourth Brother caught the man and held on to his clothes.
The one who jumped into the lake was indeed the prince. He had just seen Brother Si being surrounded in the dark, and was worried that someone would find him. He waited for the group of minions to return the same way before planning to jump into the lake. However, he did not expect that Yinzhen would still look for him.
Coming.
"Yin Zhen, let me go." A man who was almost suffocated by the cold water shouted in pain, "I have a stone tied to my waist, and you will sink together."
After a period of suffocation in the bone-cold water, his body seemed to have adapted to the cold, and his brain became extremely clear. When Yinzhen heard what the prince said, he immediately dived into the water and touched the rope around the prince's waist. Sure enough, he was too hasty and hit him
It was a very sloppy buckle. After struggling for a few times, the fourth elder brother untied the rope. The stone sank and the two of them suddenly felt lighter. However, they were both wearing cotton robes. The cotton robes absorbed water and became heavier and heavier. If they did not get ashore in time, they would still be trapped.
It will sink.
"Brother Si, where are you..."
Xiao Hezi's voice came from the distance, and other young eunuchs shouted together, and Yinzhen responded loudly: "I am here, here."