Regardless of whether Dongling Yuanhao did it intentionally or unintentionally, in short, his words revealed that Ximen Yourong now has a lot of "resentment" for someone.
Dongling Yuanyong knew that he was the person Ximen Yourong was resenting. He pretended not to care much while drinking tea and asked "casually" and coyly:
"Did she... say something?"
Dongling Yuanhao likes to go to Lengyue Palace whenever he has something to do, so of course he knows something about the situation.
"The emperor's sister-in-law didn't say anything, but I feel like she doesn't particularly want to see the emperor's brother."
"Ahem...why don't you want to see me?" Dongling Yuanyong hid his displeasure.
"Yesterday I went to Lengyue Palace, and the emperor's sister-in-law just happened to pickle a big vat of delicious food. She divided it into four parts, one for me and my mother-in-law, and one for herself. I saw that there was another one, so I asked
Did she give it to the emperor's brother? Do you know what the emperor's wife said in the end?"
Dongling Yuanyong did not answer, but the look on his face that he wanted to know the answer made Dongling Yuanhao suppress his smile and continue:
"The emperor's sister-in-law said: I don't have any reservations about Longtai Palace!"
"It's just a little food!"
The corner of Dongling Yuanyong's mouth twitched, and he felt angry for a moment. That woman is really good. He worked hard for her here and kept thinking about her. She was so careless towards him that she even ate him.
I don't even think about him!
"Brother Emperor, your status with the Emperor's wife is not as good as that old man, Dr. Ai."
"What's the meaning?"
"The remaining share was given to Dr. Ai by the imperial sister-in-law...!"
Bang! A loud noise came from the table, and the poor fine porcelain cup broke into two halves!
Poof~~
Dongling Yuanhao's suppressed smile just matched the beautiful sound of the porcelain cup breaking.
"Ahem...well, actually the food that the emperor's sister-in-law pickled this time was not very delicious. It's okay if the emperor's brother doesn't eat it..."
"I don't care whether the food tastes good or not...that woman is so...!"
"Hahaha... God really cares about me. I didn't expect that my wish would come true so quickly... Oh, people live a long time, and there are still many interesting times!"
The man of God who could make his brother unable to eat or sleep appear, and just as he thought, that man was Ximen Yourong!
"Donngling Yuanhao, you seem to be looking for death, don't you?"
Although he didn't know what Dongling Yuanhao was sighing suddenly at this time, Dongling Yuanyong could tell at a glance that he was gloating about his misfortune.
"No, no...Brother Huang, I definitely didn't mean to laugh at you. I just think that if you don't go and beg the emperor's sister-in-law..." Without saying a word, a cold light struck, and Dongling Yuanhao ended his words very wisely.
Repost: "What I mean is that you should clear up the misunderstanding as soon as possible, otherwise, I am worried that the emperor's wife will hold a grudge, and maybe it will not be so easy for the emperor's brother to enter the Lengyue Palace in the future!"
"What a joke, is there anything in this palace that no one can go to?"
Dongling Yuanyong was tough on his lips, but felt weak in his heart. It would not be difficult for him to enter Lengyue Palace. What was difficult was that if the owner there ignored him, would he not be able to vomit to death?
However, on the day of the Beginning of Spring Ceremony, although they did not clearly resolve their differences, he believed that she felt his affection, and she also believed that she would wait for him to explain everything to her.
The reason why he didn't go to see her in the past few days was that on the one hand he was too busy to get away from her, and on the other hand he wanted to prepare to clean up the "unjust scandal". At the same time, it was also time to give You Kouyi a clear warning.
The turmoil in the palace was already under his control, and he was not very worried. What was worth worrying about now was something else.
Looking at Dongling Yuanhao who was still holding back his laughter, Dongling Yuanyong changed the topic with a smile and said:
"Yuan Hao, is Xiahou Chunyan still so enthusiastic about the customs and customs of our Dacheng?"
When Dongling Yuanhao heard this, he also stopped joking and said:
"That Xiahou Chunyan, I always feel that he is not just a guest here."
"Did you find anything?"
Dongling Yuanyong certainly didn't think that Xiahou Chunyan was just staying in Dacheng Imperial City as a guest with nothing to do.
Xiahou Chunyan had just become the crown prince not long ago. According to common sense, there should be nothing more important to him than returning to the Xiahou Kingdom to accumulate a solid foundation.
However, Xiahou Chunyan's diplomatic mission in Dacheng has obviously ended, and the two countries have resumed peaceful relations. If the stability of the imperial power in the future is taken into account, it is the best choice for him to return to Xiahou Kingdom as soon as possible.
However, nearly a month had passed since he stayed in Dacheng Imperial City, and until now, he has no intention of going back.
It can be seen that Xiahou Chunyan must have other plans for staying in Dacheng. The question is, what does he want to do?
Dongling Yuanyong's suspicion was also what Dongling Yuanhao was doubting. He shook his head and said:
"I have entertained Xiahou Chunyan several times through the friendship of a landlord. In terms of interaction, he is courteous and courteous, and there is nothing wrong with his treatment of others. What is speechless is that although he often goes out, his whereabouts are not suspicious.
He never met anyone in particular, and even when he invited important ministers and dignitaries of our Dacheng to gather together, he would never meet alone. In other words, he acted openly and aboveboard. Therefore, I really didn’t notice him.
Do you have any bad thoughts?"
"Really? Since he has shown his friendly side, we can't make random guesses about others."
Dong Ling Yuan Yong's eyes flashed, Xiahou Chunyan could crush other princes who were more qualified to be crown princes and sit on the throne of the country, how could he be an ordinary person?
"Brother Huang, do you think the Xiahou Chunyan we see now is just a mask?"
"At least they won't all be real faces."
In Dongling Yuanyong's view, it doesn't matter whether Xiahou Chunyan's face is real or fake. What's important is what's the purpose behind his real or fake face?
"Then what should we do now? Even if Xiahou Chunyan wants to do something in our Dacheng, he is a guest and has not done anything to offend us so far. If they don't take the initiative to leave, we can't just open our mouths and drive them away."
"He is the prince of a country and is not afraid to stay in our Dacheng. How can our Dacheng not let him stay until he enjoys it?"
Dongling Yuanyong frowned slightly. He thought for a moment and looked at Dongling Yuanhao and instructed:
"If he is just a guest, let him have his fun. If something unusual happens...!" Dongling Yuanyong's eyes darkened: "Dacheng is not a place where he can make trouble!"
Dongling Yuanhao understood what Dongling Yuanyong meant. He nodded and stopped discussing it. However, he also remembered another more sensitive matter. He hesitated and finally said:
"Brother Imperial, Second Imperial Brother... can he really only spend the rest of his life guarding the mausoleum?"
If Dongling Yuanyong hadn't personally said on the day of the Beginning of Spring ceremony that the deposed prince should attend the ceremony together, Dongling Yuanhao might not have dared to ask this question.
According to the original plan, Dongling Yuanyong would not let the deposed prince live, but in the end Dongling Yuanyong still spared Dongling Yuanxi's life.
Dongling Yuanxi lost all his honor due to Ximen Ruofeng's involvement. Now he is just a destitute prince who has lost his freedom and can only guard his ancestral mausoleum.
His situation is the same as that of Dongling Yuanyong who was exiled and will be forgotten at any time.
When he saw the down-and-out Dongling Yuanxi in the ancestral mausoleum that day, Dongling Yuanhao actually sympathized with him.
"Yuan Hao, keeping your second emperor brother alive is my last mercy."
"Then why did the Emperor personally allow the Second Emperor to participate in the sacrificial ceremony?"
"No matter what, he is still a descendant of Dongling!"
Depriving Dongling Yuanxi of his freedom for the rest of his life is not indifferent to Dongling Yuanyong. After all, he is a brother of the same origin that he cannot erase!
However, in the face of imperial power, family ties and blood ties often have to be discarded.
Dongling Yuanhao, who is also a descendant of the royal family, is also very aware of this. This is also the most important reason why he sincerely wants to avoid getting close to the center of power.
Because he doesn't want power to affect his relationship with Dongling Yuanyong one day.
He likes the emperor brother whom he admires, and he is willing to be the purest brother of Dongling Yuanyong for the rest of his life!
Dongling Yuanhao looked at Dongling Yuanyong's face, and he firmly supported:
"Brother Emperor, no matter what decision you make, I will always support you!"
They were born into an imperial family, and pure family affection is so rare. He wants to cherish the brotherhood between him and Dongling Yuanyong even more!
Dongling Yuanyong raised his eyes and looked at his younger brother who was never hypocritical. He said with some self-deprecation:
"Even if my decision is ruthless and unjust, do you still support it?"
For an emperor, being affectionate and righteous may be a luxurious emotion!
"As long as the imperial brother is not ruthless and unjust, I have no reason not to support it."
"What's the difference?" Dongling Yuanyong smiled hoarsely.
"It's not the emperor's fault that he has no choice but to be ruthless!"
Dongling Yuanyong's "last resort" caressed Dongling Yuanyong's tight heart like a warm morning sun. He looked at Dongling Yuanyong with a faint smile and said:
"Yuan Hao, do you know why I insist on giving you the military position of commander of the imperial city?"
"Because the emperor trusts me!"
"No! Because you understand me!" Dongling Yuanyong smiled and asked again:
"Do you still remember what you said when you accompanied your mother and concubine to send the widow away from the imperial city?"
Dongling Yuanhao's memory flashed ~ The year Dongling Yuanyong was exiled, he was only five years old. He didn't understand what "exile" meant at that time. He only knew that his favorite emperor brother seemed to be far away from the imperial city, and he would never be there again.
He could no longer see his royal brother.
He remembered that he cried, but he vaguely knew that it was not a situation in which he could be willful, so he cried without sound, only tears falling.
He still remembered that although Dongling Yuanyong's face was filled with anger, he still helped him wipe away his tears as an elder brother as before...!
When Dongling Yuanyong was determined to jump on the carriage escorting him away, Dongling Yuanhao rushed over and hugged him, raising his head and whispering:
"Brother Emperor, when I grow up, I will go find you!"
"No! Just wait and I will come back one day!"
For Dongling Yuanyong, if he cannot return to the imperial city in the future, he will either die or he will still be at the mercy of others.
If it was difficult for him to protect himself, how could he let Dongling Yuanhao accompany him into danger?
I thought that Dongling Yuanhao was too young to understand what he said, but I didn't expect that Dongling Yuanhao blinked his moist eyes, and then he puffed his cheeks and said:
"Then I want to grow up well and become very powerful. I want to help the emperor regain the throne!"
Dongling Yuanhao's words may be just childish words, but for Dongling Yuanyong who lost everything, they were the only comfort he got when he was at his lowest. He was not alone!