Chapter 148 Why would I want to kill my second brother?
The third prince was beaten?
The smile on the emperor's face solidified.
The third prince went to see Huo Qubing and was beaten by Huo Qubing?
The emperor shook his head secretly, if Huo Qubing took action, it would not be just a beating.
In addition, the third prince has no conflict with Huo Qubing.
Based on my understanding of Huo Qubing, I shouldn't take action against the third prince.
It couldn't have been that little brat again, could it?
The emperor suddenly remembered Chen Changfeng who had gone with the third prince.
"Let him come in." The emperor waved his hand.
The third prince was carried in.
It's not that he can't leave, he just wants the emperor to see his miserable state.
Just to complain to the emperor.
"Father!" The third prince cried as soon as he saw the emperor.
The emperor was also shocked by the tragic situation of the third prince.
He quickly stood up from the dragon chair and walked to the third prince.
"Father, my sons and ministers are suffering." The third prince shook his broken right hand and looked at the emperor with a miserable expression.
The emperor's heart also skipped a beat. He really couldn't tell that this was his third prince just from his face.
"Who did it?" The emperor's face immediately darkened.
Seeing that the emperor was so angry, the third prince immediately howled: "Father, I am the sixth brother, and the sixth brother beat me like this."
"And... and he also said it in front of Huo Qubing, saying..."
"What did you say?" The emperor thought to himself that he was indeed right.
It was really that boy Chen Changfeng who did it.
This is his brother, how could he be so cruel?
"He said...he said he wanted to help Huo Qubing kill his second brother..."
"What!" The emperor's angry voice echoed outside the palace.
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When Chen Changfeng returned to the East Palace, he saw Yao Xiaoren waiting for him at the door.
Seeing Chen Changfeng, Yao Xiaoren immediately came up to him.
"Your Highness is overjoyed. I think the matter has been accomplished." Yao Xiaoren looked at Chen Changfeng with a smile.
Chen Changfeng nodded slightly.
This past trip was quite fruitful.
Not only did he beat the third prince severely, but he also spoke out about the black armored guards.
He also received the allegiance of Huo Qubing and others.
As for agreeing to kill the second prince, this has always been Chen Changfeng's idea.
He has nothing to lose today.
"Old Yaotou, you must have the foresight to allow me to subdue Huo Qubing and the others."
"But there is also luck in it. If it weren't for that person..."
"Your Highness is talking about General Huang?" Chen Changfeng was stunned by Yao Xiaoren's words.
"Now that the matter has been completed, please tell the truth to His Highness."
"This matter was all arranged by General Huang. He didn't want to see Huo Qubing and 50,000 soldiers stay in Xinghua Village all their lives, so he came to me and asked me to help find a solution."
"It just so happens that the military advisor needs men and horses, so that's why such a thing happened."
"As for General Huang, alas..." Yao Xiaoren sighed.
Chen Changfeng froze where he was.
He asked why it was such a coincidence that General Huang suddenly passed away just as he was passing there.
It turns out that all this was arranged by General Huang and Yao Xiaoren.
The purpose was to prevent Huo Qubing and the 50,000 soldiers from guarding the small area outside Wanxiang City for the rest of their lives.
General Huang did not pass away suddenly, but committed suicide, which made Huo Qubing think that General Huang passed away with regret.
Chen Changfeng sighed a little in his heart.
"Old General Huang Gaoyi." Chen Changfeng sighed.
Yao Xiaoren nodded, this time Chen Changfeng was able to convince Huo Qubing, because of Huo Qubing's prestige in the Ming army, plus Liu Shuwen.
Chen Changfeng's power will become more stable.
Once Chen Changfeng can really take back the thirteen cities of Nanjun from Li Fengxian, no one in the Ming Dynasty will be able to challenge Chen Changfeng's status.
"His Royal Highness, Your Majesty has summoned you." Liu Xi's voice came from behind.
"Prime Minister." Liu Xi and Yao Xiaoren saluted.
"Prince, please go quickly. His Majesty probably wants to confirm the matter of persuading Huo Qubing." Yao Xiaoren smiled.
Chen Changfeng didn't think so in his heart.
The emperor was so eager to let him go, so the third prince must have gone to complain.
Otherwise, Liu Xi wouldn’t have to come in person.
Chen Changfeng nodded slightly and followed Liu Xi towards the study room.
Not long after leaving, Liu Xi stopped and said, "Prince, your Majesty is not in a very good mood. Prince, please be careful."
"Where is the third prince lying?" Chen Changfeng said with a smile.
Liu Xi's expression changed slightly, he nodded and continued walking forward.
When Chen Changfeng walked to the study room, the imperial physician was cleaning the wounds on the third prince's face.
The right hand was also fixed with a wooden board.
Seeing Chen Changfeng, the third prince's eyes were filled with hatred.
"Father, you have to make the decision for your son." The third prince cried again.
The hands tied to the board failed to exert any strength, and the whole person fell to the floor.
The emperor came over and helped the third prince up, then looked at Chen Changfeng.
"Tell me, why should your third brother be beaten like this?" The emperor's tone showed dissatisfaction.
In any case, the third prince is Chen Changfeng's elder brother after all.
There is no way I can beat him into this state.
"Father, please listen to my quibbles... Uh, listen to me one by one."
The corner of the emperor's mouth twitched.
What did Chen Changfeng just say? Did you listen to his quibbles?
"It was General Huo who asked Erchen to beat the third brother first before he could talk to Erchen about his return."
"My son, I always keep in mind my father's will, and everything is based on persuading General Huo."
"That's why I attacked Third Brother."
"Furthermore, I have persuaded General Huo. Of course, the third brother deserves the most credit. I suggested that my father let the third brother rest at his residence for a few months. During these months, the affairs of the Ministry of War can be handed over to others."
Chen Changfeng's words did not make the third prince jump up on the spot.
Let him recuperate at home?
Leave the Ministry of War to others?
Do you, Chen Changfeng, have the nerve to say this?
"Third brother, is that so?" The emperor probably guessed the situation at that time.
It was nothing more than Huo Qubing being angry about what happened back then and deliberately teasing the two of them.
Chen Changfeng took this opportunity to deal with the third prince.
But Chen Changfeng's attack was too harsh.
One of the third prince's arms was broken by him.
This public revenge of private hatred is too obvious.
The third prince said nothing. He was already miserable enough, but he still had to admit that he deserved to be beaten?
"Third brother, my father has remembered all the suffering you have suffered, and I will reward you."
"One more thing. The third child said that before he fell into coma, you promised Huo Qubing that you would kill the second child to avenge him."
"Please tell me clearly, is this necessary?" The emperor stood in front of Chen Changfeng, staring at Chen Changfeng closely.
The emperor would never allow his princes to kill each other.
Chen Changfeng dared to say such a thing. Didn't he have such thoughts for a long time?
Although the second and third children had dealt with Chen Changfeng before, couldn't Chen Changfeng be more generous?
When will injustice be repaid?
He must nip Chen Changfeng's thoughts in the bud.
"Of course not. Why would I want to kill my second brother? My father warned me at that time that no matter what, I could not do anything to my brother."
"My son, I have always remembered my father's teachings. I gave you a good beating, Third Brother. If you are dissatisfied with me, Third Brother, just beat me back. There is no need to make up such lies." Chen Changfeng looked calm.
Only a fool would admit such a thing in front of the emperor.
What Chen Changfeng said at that time was to express his attitude to Huo Qubing. Of course, that was indeed what Chen Changfeng had in mind.
But if you admit it in front of the emperor, wouldn't you be hitting the muzzle of the gun yourself?
When the second prince and the third prince plotted to assassinate him, how dare they admit it to the emperor?