"Your Majesty, do you have to tell me the truth? Yes, our family members are indeed in the hands of the prince, but you have no one in the capital? The reason why they are not moving now is because the situation is unclear. You only need to draft an imperial edict
Go over and explain the situation, how can the people of Yu Linwei and the Wucheng Army and Horses Division allow the prince to act recklessly?" Prince Dingguo refuted Emperor Zhengxuan's words unceremoniously, as if he was afraid that Emperor Zhengxuan would have anything to say, so he paused for a moment.
After that, he quickly added, "If Your Majesty is worried that the imperial edict will not be delivered to the capital, I am willing to return to the capital with the imperial edict to explain the situation to Deputy General Yulinwei and the people of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division!"
The last words of Prince Dingguo were simply heartbreaking.
Explain the situation, explain what situation, does the prince intend to commit regicide and rebellion?
How could he explain the situation? He was clearly forcing him to convict the prince!
Thinking of this, Emperor Zhengxuan's face looked troubled, and he looked at the Crown Prince Dingguo with a ferocious face. However, the Crown Prince Dingguo showed no sign of weakness. He stiffened his neck and stared back at him.
Emperor Zhengxuan's chest froze. With a sullen face, he gritted his teeth and yelled at Prince Dingguo, "Lu Yan, are you threatening me?"
"Wei Chen doesn't dare. Wei Chen is just analyzing with His Majesty what we can do to break the situation as soon as possible." Prince Dingguo looked directly into Emperor Zhengxuan's eyes and replied without hesitation.
"you……"
"Your Majesty, you probably don't know that the food we brought has been almost eaten. Although there are many game animals in the forest, there are so many of us, and the food is not enough for us. Even if it is enough, we can't stop eating.
Let's eat wild game! So, it is urgent to return to the capital." Prince Dingguo looked at Emperor Zhengxuan and said.
"You! Shut up!" Emperor Zhengxuan was finally angered by the attitude of Prince Dingguo. He stood up straight, and then, a heartbreaking pain suddenly hit him.
There was a hiss, and then, his body tilted and he fell back onto the quilt again.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, hurry up, send the imperial doctor! Quickly send the imperial doctor!" Seeing Emperor Zhengxuan sweating profusely in pain, Eunuch Liu quickly shouted outside in a high-pitched voice.
"Your Majesty, are you okay?"
Shi Bin and other ministers were also frightened by the scene before them. They all got up and moved towards the bed.
Prince Dingguo curled his lips without leaving any trace, and then, pretending to be concerned, he pushed forward and said to Emperor Zhengxuan, "Your Majesty, are you okay?"
Hearing his voice, even though Emperor Zhengxuan was so painful that his face twisted into a ball, at this moment, he still forced himself to open his eyes and glared at Prince Dingguo, "You, you, you give me
Get out, get out!"
"His Majesty……"
"Get out!" Emperor Zhengxuan closed his eyes, he endured the severe pain and yelled out one word with all his strength.
"Your Majesty, why don't you step aside for a moment?" Eunuch Liu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to the Crown Prince Dingguo cautiously.
In fact, there was no need for Eunuch Liu to remind Duke Dingguo that he knew that he could not stay here any longer. If the current situation was not urgent and Emperor Zhengxuan was injured and could not stand up, he just poked his lungs like this. Before, he would have
Someone had already pulled him down and quartered him! So, now we just tell him to get out, just get out. Originally, he didn’t want to stay here and play the role of king, sage and minister with him!
However, after thinking about it in his heart, Prince Dingguo did not show any disdain on his face. On the contrary, his face was full of helplessness and fear. He smiled at everyone, and then he raised his hand and faced the crowd.
Emperor Xuan saluted, and finally, with a sad and helpless look on his back, he slowly walked out of Emperor Zhengxuan's palace.
As soon as he stepped out of the palace door, Emperor Zhengxuan's irritable voice sounded again in the room.
"Get out! Get out of here, all of you!"
The corners of Prince Dingguo's lips curled up uncontrollably. He deliberately slowed down his pace. Sure enough, after a while, three ministers came out with embarrassed expressions.
"My lords, I'm really sorry. It's me who has caused trouble to you this time." Seeing them come out, Prince Dingguo bowed his hands to the three of them sincerely.
"Your Majesty, you are joking. I can't blame you for this!" Liao Shangshu was the first to say.
"Yes! Speaking of which, we have to be grateful to the Crown Prince for speaking out in front of His Majesty." Zhang Shangshu followed closely and said to the Crown Prince Dingguo.
"What the two ministers said is that you are the only one who dares to say these words to His Majesty now." Shi Bin, the minister of official affairs, couldn't help but look at the prince Dingguo and sighed with emotion.
After listening to the words of the three of them, Prince Dingguo sighed again, and said with some sadness, "It's a pity that the words I said are not what Your Majesty wants to hear..."
Upon hearing the words of Prince Dingguo, several ministers looked at each other in tacit understanding, and then, in unison, they fell silent.
Who says it’s not?
The prince has done everything to this extent, and your majesty actually wants to protect the prince! Emperor Zhengxuan is old after all. If it had been back then...
This thought flashed in everyone's mind, and then, they all thought of the former prince...
In fact, it is not surprising that Emperor Zhengxuan wanted to protect the prince. After all, the performance of King Qi and King Duan in the past few days is shown here, let alone the other King Cheng. Not to mention his humble background, he is afraid that even the gate of the Yizheng Palace will be turned towards him.
You don’t even know if a taller one among the shorter ones can protect the prince. Just protect the prince!
Thinking of this, Shi Bin couldn't help feeling aggrieved for the late prince!
Compared with what the current prince has done, those things that the former prince did back then are nothing!
Moreover, compared to the current Crown Prince and the King of Qi, who are not up to par, the former Crown Prince back then could be said to be wise, wise, and talented! How could he be like these...
The more Shi Bin thought about it, the more stuffy he felt in his chest. The more he thought about it, the more he worried about his future. No matter whether the crown prince ascended the throne, King Qi or King Duan ascended the throne, he felt that his future was dark.
But Liao Shangshu obviously did not think as far-term as Shi Shangshu. What he was most concerned about now was-if Emperor Zhengxuan refused to answer, where should they go next?
You can't just wait around in the hunting palace forever!
You know, the longer this matter is delayed, the more unfavorable things will become for them once the crown prince and Xu Chief Assistant take special control of the capital!
The more Liao Shangshu thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became. Although Emperor Zhengxuan had clearly stated his attitude just now, he still couldn't help but said to Prince Dingguo, "Your Majesty, we still have to think of a way! Mr.
Waiting like this is no solution, if something happens in the capital...then we won't catch you blind?"
While the current situation is still under control, you have to think of a way quickly!
Unexpectedly, after hearing what Liao Shangshu said, Prince Dingguo spread his hands and said, "Liao Shangshu, there is nothing I can do anyway! Even if there is, it will be useless without His Majesty's cooperation. Instead of struggling here on your own,
It's better to think about how to convince His Majesty!" After saying that, he sighed, then shook his head and walked away helplessly.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please don't leave yet!"
But no matter how Liao Shangshu shouted, Prince Dingguo never stopped. He shrugged his head and walked out of the sight of several people after a while.
"Shi Shangshu, please say something!" Seeing that the Crown Prince of Dingguo was gone, Liao Shangshu couldn't help but turn his eyes to Shi Bin again.
But after listening to his words, Shi Shangshu just sighed helplessly and said, "Let's wait a little longer. Your Majesty should be able to figure it out by himself..."
Regardless of whether Emperor Zhengxuan wanted to put the prince out of this matter or was cruel enough to convict the prince, I believe that he would make a decision before long.
Although he is old now and has a fatherly heart that he didn't have before, as an emperor, he must be able to see the current situation clearly than anyone else!
He will make a decision!
He now hopes that Emperor Zhengxuan's decision will not be delayed for too long, otherwise...
Thinking of this, Shi Bin shook his head helplessly, and then, like the Crown Prince Dingguo, he silently walked outside the hunting palace with his hands behind his back.
"Shi Shangshu, Shi Shangshu, why are you leaving too!" Liao Shangshu couldn't help but frowned and shouted loudly towards Shi Bin's back.
Fortunately, this time Shangshu did not leave without looking back like Prince Dingguo. Hearing Liao Shangshu’s shout, he still stopped and turned his face. After a moment of hesitation, he still couldn’t help it.
He frowned and said, "Liao Shangshu, if you are really worried, why not try to find someone to persuade His Majesty...for example, Concubine Shu."
Concubine Shu!
Liao Shangshu's eyes suddenly lit up, but in just a moment, he suddenly realized that something was wrong, "That's not right, Shi Shangshu, I heard that Concubine Shu and the Empress are very close friends. Is she willing to persuade His Majesty?"
?”
When the time comes, not only does she not advise His Majesty to be ruthless and make an early decision, but on the contrary, she takes advantage of the situation and expresses her love for the Prince...
Then wouldn't he just shoot himself in the foot?
Shi Shangshu obviously guessed Liao Shangshu's thoughts. He raised the corners of his lips and smiled coldly. He said, "Don't worry, Concubine Shu is a smart person. She knows what to do. In the current situation, she is eager to make peace with the prince."
The queen has cleared the relationship. Moreover, even if she finds out that his majesty is not thinking straight, she will plead with the prince... Oh, according to your majesty's thoughts, I am afraid that the prince will be even more wary, and maybe it will have unexpected results.
Got it!"
Sure enough, after listening to Shi Shangshu's explanation, Liao Shangshu's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Wonderful! Shi Shangshu, how about you say that you are a fox that has cultivated for thousands of years and become a spirit! Okay, I will ask my wife when I get back in a while.
Go and pay homage to Concubine Shu."
After hearing what Liao Shangshu said, Shi Bin smiled and nodded, and said, "Well! In this case, let's wait for the good news of Empress Shu! I believe that Empress Shu will not let us down.
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After saying that, the three of them smiled knowingly.