Chapter 191 I smell poison on you
The Nanzhao Emperor also looked at Yu Youning curiously, "Youning, this is your older brother Wei Shi. You should have seen him before."
Yu Youning blinked, leaned forward slightly, wrinkled her little nose slightly, and sniffed carefully.
Seeing Yu Youning's actions, a hint of nervousness flashed in Wei Shi's eyes, but more of it was ruthlessness.
All these emotional changes happened in the blink of an eye.
"Sister Youning, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with the smell on me?"
Yu Youning nodded, "Yes, you smell like poison!"
"Impossible!" Wei Shi immediately denied, "I haven't come into contact with poison at all, and I even changed my clothes!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall became even quieter than before.
Everyone looked at Wei Shi in disbelief.
Not only did they not expect it, they were unwilling to believe that the person behind all this was Wei Shi!
How could it be Wei Shi!
No one present would be so shocked.
But the fact that this person is Wei Shi is not only shocking but also unacceptable.
Could it be that all the honesty, dullness, timidity and obedience that Wei Shi displayed over the years were all an act?
He has been pretending since he was a child, and has been pretending until now, and he has fooled everyone!
If this is true, then Wei Shi is really terrible!
The Nanzhao Emperor glanced at Wei Shi in astonishment, then looked at Yu Youning, "Youning, are you telling the truth? Did you really smell poison on him?"
Yu Youning nodded, "Of course it's true! My nose is very sensitive! I can smell things that Master and Junior Brother can't."
Chu Huaishan nodded, "Indeed, Youning's nose is exceptionally sensitive. I've never met anyone with a more sensitive sense of smell than Youning."
Since Chu Huaishan said so, the Emperor of Nanzhao naturally believed it.
But the more I believe it, the more excited I become.
how so!
"Brother..." Wei Zhao murmured, his expression extremely complicated, "Why are you..."
Wei Shi originally had his eyes lowered.
After hearing Wei Zhao's words, he suddenly raised his head and sneered.
"Oh!"
"You actually have the nerve to ask me why?"
"It would be strange if I did nothing!"
"We are all of royal blood, all sons of our father, so why are the seven of us brothers treated so differently?"
"You were born to my father's favorite woman. You are half Jiang family blood. The Jiang family is extremely powerful. You were born noble and doted on. My father even wants to make you the crown prince!"
"At that time, I felt it was unfair! Why? Why are we both the bloodline of the emperor, and why are we both born out of wedlock? Why should you be crowned the crown prince the moment you were born?"
"Fortunately, it didn't happen in the end. The Empress was jealous of you and your son, and your mother was cold and aloof, with a look of no one in her eyes, so she even turned away your father. Your status took a sharp turn for the worse, plummeting!"
"Originally, I needed to look up to you and your son, but later on, you guys are living worse than me! I finally feel relieved!"
"The third son is the queen's legitimate son. It would have been fine if he had inherited the throne. But he died!"
"The Jiang family also collapsed overnight. Without the Jiang family's backing, without your powerful uncle, you are worse off than me!"
"Even after all this, Father is still willing to pass the throne to you, without even considering me, the eldest son!"
"How am I inferior to you? Why do you treat me like this?"
A fourteen-year-old boy is already in the voice change period.
When he usually speaks slowly, his voice just sounds a little hoarse.
But now, he was yelling at the top of his lungs, and his voice sounded rough, harsh, and extremely piercing.
Coupled with his jealous eyes and ferocious expression, it makes people frown.
Wei Zhao looked at Wei Shi in surprise and astonishment.
"But I clearly remember that when I was a child, you helped me and secretly gave me food and medicine..."
Wei Shi sneered, "Wei Zhao, you don't think that I gave you those things because I truly regard you as my brother, do you? I gave you those things because it would give me a sense of accomplishment!
I wasn't helping you, I was giving you charity! Someone I could never catch up with or reach, now needed my charity and was grateful for it... I really liked that feeling, so I spared your life!"
Having said that, Wei Shi's expression became even colder than before.
"But if I knew this day would come, I would definitely kill you without hesitation!"
Wei Zhao's eyes dimmed instantly.
He really didn't expect that the brother he thought was gentle actually thought like this!
Seeing Wei Zhao didn't say anything, Wei Shi sneered again.
"Are you sad? Are you very upset?"
"Don't you think about it? Your mother is a demon concubine. As soon as she entered the palace, your father ignored the entire harem. While you three were happily reunited, I could only watch your mother weep in the palace. How could I possibly like you? How could I possibly be truly kind to you?"
"It's not just me. Ask them, every one of them, who would like you?"
Wei Shi pointed at several other princes.
When Wei Shi pointed at them, the other people subconsciously lowered their heads, not daring to look at Wei Shi, and even more afraid to let others see the expressions on their faces.
Seeing their reactions, Wei Shi sneered again, "You guys, all you can do is hide and run away. You deserve nothing!"
“That’s enough!”
The Emperor of Nanzhao finally had enough and shouted angrily, interrupting Wei Shi.
The Nanzhao Emperor's health was already very poor, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he was at the end of his strength.
Now he was so emotional that he just shouted once and then started coughing madly.
The eunuch beside him hurried forward.
Some held spittoons, some patted people's backs gently, and some brought clean water.
A quarter of an hour passed before the Nanzhao Emperor finally stopped coughing and rinsed his mouth.
Wei Shi was still kneeling there straight, without any fear or regret on his face.
"Father, I know you'll be angry. But even if you're angry, I still have to tell you and ask you!"
"They are all your sons, why can't you treat them equally? Why can't you ever see me? I don't want the throne. I just want you to look at me more, and I hope you know that you have a son like me!"
The Nanzhao Emperor looked at Wei Shi with a gloomy expression. "You have so many young eunuchs around you. Are you familiar with every one of them? Do you keep every one of them by your side? When you have nothing to do, do you go out of your way to chat with young eunuchs you don't usually know well?"
"I--"
Wei Shi was about to answer, but then he realized something was wrong.
"Father, I am your son! How can you compare me to a young eunuch?"
"Why not?" asked the Nanzhao Emperor.
Before Wei Shi could answer, the Emperor of Nanzhao spoke again.
"Come here, drag Wei Shi away, send him to the city gate, and explain everything clearly."
"Wei Shi, this is the last chance I give you. If you don't cherish it, I will send your mother, your in-laws, and you to death together. I will send your bodies to the city gates, and if I explain it to you, the people will believe me."
Wei Shi's face, which had just been filled with resentment and dissatisfaction, was now filled with panic.
Wei Shi spoke hurriedly, "Father! This was all my own idea! This was all done by me, and Mother was not aware of it! Please, Father, please forgive Mother!"
"Failure to teach you well, allowing you to grow up to be so vicious, is her biggest mistake!" The Nanzhao Emperor showed no mercy. "If you don't go, I will have her tortured to death! It will be atonement for the mistakes you made!"
"Father!"
Wei Shi's voice suddenly rose and his throat split.
His eyes were full of fear. He never thought that the Emperor of Nanzhao could say such cruel words.
When the queen plotted treason, she was only given a cup of poisoned wine.
His mother knew nothing about it, yet she was going to be tortured to death!
Wei Shi's body was swaying and he almost fell to the ground.
After taking a few deep breaths, Wei Shi finally lay on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I will go and explain everything to the people. Please, Your Majesty, spare my mother!"
Just now he was calling me father, but now he calls me emperor.
Wei was completely disappointed with the Nanzhao Emperor.
There was only impatience in the eyes of the Nanzhao Emperor, without any other emotion.
He waved his hand casually, "Go quickly! My patience is limited."
As soon as the Emperor of Nanzhao finished speaking, guards immediately stepped forward and dragged Wei Shi away.
After Wei Shi was dragged away, Emperor Nanzhao looked at his other sons with a grim gaze.
"Do you have any opinions or ideas about Zhao'er taking the throne?"
After witnessing what had just happened, several people did not dare to challenge the patience of the Nanzhao Emperor and quickly shook their heads.
"No! I have no objection!"
"Father, I have no objection!"
....
Seeing that they were well-behaved, Emperor Nanzhao's expression eased a little.
"In three days, the coronation ceremony will begin. I do not want any more mistakes. If I discover that anyone dares to make any small moves, I will execute all nine generations of their mother's family."
After threatening his son, Emperor Nanzhao looked at Yu Youning.
The moment he looked over, Emperor Nanzhao's expression softened.
"Youning! Thank you so much for what happened today! If it weren't for your sharp nose, I don't know how much effort it would take to find him! I'll be relieved to have you by Wei Zhao's side from now on!"
"That won't work!" Yu Youning said hurriedly, "I won't stay in Nanzhao forever."
The Nanzhao Emperor was stunned.
Of course he knew that Yu Youning would not stay in Nanzhao forever.
I just said that to bring Yu Youning and Wei Zhao closer, but I didn't expect Yu Youning to take it seriously.
"It's okay." The Nanzhao Emperor laughed. "Youning is so capable. Even if you're not in Nanzhao, you can still help Zhao'er."
Just as Yu Youning was about to speak again, Wei Zhao spoke first, "Father is right, Youning will definitely do it."
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