Invincible son

Chapter 1044 1045 [Strings and storms]

Concubine De just took a glance and didn't stare at the second prince Liu Yun for a long time, but this was enough to prove many problems.

There is no need to repeat the wrong things done by the eldest prince Liu Xian. Emperor Kaiping did favor him. He did not disclose the case of assassinating Pei Yue to the courtiers, but only severely reprimanded him in private.

However, in Jingtai Hall that day, apart from Emperor Kaiping, only Empress Chen, Concubine Wu Gui, Liu Xian and Liu Yun knew about this matter.

Concubine Wu Gui and Liu Xian will definitely not leak this scandal. With the cautiousness that Empress Chen has shown for so many years, she should not make such a move that will definitely offend the emperor. Then the second prince Liu Yun is the most suspect. .

Because of the activities between Zhulou and the Ministry of Industry, Liu Yun was disgraced in the court and completely lost the qualification to fight for the reserve, so he must have resentment in his heart.

Although Emperor Kaiping went to the Qi Palace to make amends the next day, no one is sure that those words will really turn Liu Yun around.

The atmosphere near the platform was slightly stagnant. Liu Yun was already in a complicated mood today. After all, he was the eldest son of the empress and had the undisputed first succession right. However, the ministers who supported him could not compete with Emperor Kaiping's determination. He made such a big joke, so he had to withdraw from the competition for the crown prince.

Just now watching Liu Xian take over the seal of the crown prince from Emperor Kaiping, Liu Yun's heart was filled with mixed feelings, as if thousands of insects were gnawing on him, and at that moment, some thoughts that even made him feel terrified .

At this moment, realizing that Concubine De had put the suspicion of leaking secrets on his head, Liu Yun couldn't hide his anger and asked immediately, "Ms. Concubine De, when did I tell you about this?"

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of those important ministers not far away became strange.

Concubine De didn't realize it, she still looked straight at Emperor Kaiping and said: "Your Majesty, after hearing this, I will naturally feel hatred in my heart when I think of your attitude towards Zan'er. But people cannot be resurrected after death. No matter how deep the hatred in the concubine's heart is, it is impossible for Zan'er to come back to life. I still remember that when Zan'er was in the palace, His Majesty seldom talked to him, and even didn't want to look at him more. Your Majesty Can you tell why Zan'er left the palace at the age of 13? Your Majesty, you know why he worked so hard to manage the Raoshizi Wenhui?"

Bloody tears welled up in the woman's eyes, and she mourned: "Your Majesty, Zan'er is also your son!"

The hand holding the dagger trembled uncontrollably, and blood flowed down her neck.

A touch of sadness appeared in Emperor Kaiping's heart, but he did not show the slightest bit on his face, and said slowly: "Since he is my prince, he must learn to accept some things. Concubine De, I will ask you again, who is that matter?" told you?"

Seeing his unfeelingness, Concubine De's already cold heart was stained with frost again, and said quietly: "Your Majesty is the wise and mighty Son of Heaven, can't you guess it?"

In the dignified and solemn atmosphere, an old voice sounded: "Empress Defei, do you hope that Liu Zan will not be at peace after death?"

Everyone was shocked.

Mo Haoli took two steps forward, his thin body seemed to fall down at any moment, but he still refused the support of Luo Ting and others beside him, but looked at the back of Concubine De three feet away, and said with difficulty: "Your Majesty, maybe He didn't treat all the princes equally, but how many people in the world can be absolutely fair? It is said that the Tian family has no selfish affairs. Of course, His Majesty has more than just the princes in his heart. Status is equally important. Besides, is Your Majesty being harsh on Liu Zan? The veteran doesn't think so."

He paused, shook his head and said: "The old minister only knows that after Liu Zan left the palace, His Majesty took the money from the Tianjia treasury to help him set up Xianyunzhuang, and allowed him to make friends with scholars and indulge in mountains and rivers, even though His Majesty knew that this would make Liu Zan feel uncomfortable. Liu Zan has accumulated many contacts in the court. The empress does not forget those old things in her heart, but she has never thought about how well His Majesty treats Liu Zan, let alone how Liu Zan will repay His Majesty."

Concubine De's hand holding the dagger tightened suddenly, with a look of hesitation on her face.

Xu Qingfeng sent the words of the veteran of the four dynasties into her ears.

"Liu Zan tossed so many things, conspiring to frame the eldest prince and the second prince, but His Majesty did not send thunder and wrath, but confined him in the palace, and did not even deprive him of his title. From ancient times to the present, several Can the Son of Heaven do this? But what did Liu Zan do? Could it be that the empress can’t remember? He conspired with Prime Minister Liu Duan and others to poison and kill the king, and colluded with the criminal minister Zhang Wu, intending to kill the prince and seize the great treasure!"

In the end, it was already resounding.

From the beginning to the end, Emperor Kaiping did not interrupt Mo Haoli's words, nor did he look at Concubine De with any sarcasm.

Only a touch of disappointment remained.

The eldest prince Liu Xian standing beside him was both angry and sad. This complex emotion was not only aimed at Concubine De, but also pointed at those behind her.After Liu Zan committed suicide, Concubine De lived in the Jingning Palace. She wanted to know the secrets of the Jingtai Palace last year, and it took many people to work together to send the news.

He looked at Emperor Kaiping worriedly, fearing that his father would not be able to bear such a blow.

The atmosphere near the platform returned to silence. Mo Haoli's words defined today's events. Although it would add a few flaws to the ceremony, it would not affect the overall situation.

Concubine De obviously understood this truth, she did not turn her head to argue with the old man, but stared at Emperor Kaiping and said, "Your Majesty really wants to know?"

Emperor Kaiping did not show the fragile emotions Liu Xian imagined, and said indifferently: "Say."

The smile on Concubine De's face was slightly ferocious, and she suddenly raised her voice: "The Empress sent someone to tell the concubine that Liu Xian ordered her confidants to assassinate important officials of the court, but His Majesty has repeatedly sided with her. She is not convinced!"

So far, the uproar has finally come.

However, what was even more unexpected was that Empress Chen didn't immediately stand up to refute. The lord of the Six Palaces, who had always been cautious in her words and deeds, lowered her head slightly, with a bitter expression on her face.

The second prince Liu Yun stared blankly at his mother, feeling that the world was extremely absurd.

Emperor Kaiping didn't seem to notice this weirdness, he looked at Concubine De and said: "The empress is so virtuous, how can she do such a nonsense thing."

Concubine De smiled and said: "Your Majesty is right, and this concubine is also wondering, what is the use of empress doing this? Even if she tells me about it, even if I can tell about it today, at most it is proof The prince chosen by His Majesty is not as wise as the imperial decree says, but what is the point if everything is a foregone conclusion?"

She looked up at Emperor Kaiping slightly, and asked, "Does Your Majesty know?"

Emperor Kaiping didn't answer.

Concubine De slowly said: "Later, the concubine figured it out. The empress and the second prince are more cruel than me, so they can live well. Your Majesty, the concubine and Zan'er are waiting for you below."

As soon as the words fell, she suddenly exerted force in the hand holding the dagger, and cut her own throat with a sharp blade.

Although the vast majority of people had expected this scene to happen, when the concubine De concubine really committed suicide on the altar of offering sacrifices to heaven, no matter the relatives of the emperor or the civil servants and Wu Xun fell into dead silence, the more than [-] people in the courtyard were all stunned. .

When the sky and the earth were all still, there was a horrifying sound from the turret of the city wall in the northwest direction, and the next moment there was a shrill howl piercing the air, like a meteor hitting the altar of offering sacrifices to heaven less than two miles away.

"Father!"

Liu Xian's canthus were about to burst, his beard and hair stretched out, and he rushed to Emperor Kaiping without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)