Chapter 398: The fox is still as cunning as ever
Yu Shengsheng thought she was dazzled.
Isn’t that... Lu Xiang?
He was clearly in good health when he was going down the mountain. His voice wasn't as loud as a bell, but he was walking very fast.
What... Did something happen on the way down the mountain back to the city?
Yu Shengsheng couldn't pretend not to see it, so she quickly got out of the car and came over to greet him.
"Prime Minister Lu, young master."
Lu Xingyao didn't expect to meet her. He was stunned when he saw her for a moment. Then he looked up and saw Fu Qingyin's carriage not far away.
"Princess." Lu Xingyao bowed, "Has the commander entered the palace?"
Yu Shengsheng nodded and looked down at the Prime Minister Lu who was being lifted up: "What happened to Prime Minister Lu?"
Lu Xiang's eyelids fluttered, and he said weakly: "It's nothing serious..."
"My grandfather..."
Before Lu Xingyao finished speaking, a fly flew in from somewhere and landed on Lu Xiang's forehead.
He was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and clapped his hands.
Didn't catch it.
But in that moment, his eyes were wide open and bright, and his moves were swift, as fast as lightning.
If there is any sign of weakness.
Lu Xingyao: “…”
Yu Shengsheng understood instantly and nodded: "Understood."
Lu Xiang coughed twice and covered his chest again: "I am dying, hurry up and go see His Majesty..."
Lu Xingyao didn't know what to say, so he bowed and left.
Yu Shengsheng couldn't help but smile. This old man was so cute, completely different from the serious image that was rumored.
She returned to the carriage, feeling much more relaxed. With Prime Minister Lu coming to the palace to help, Fu Qingyin should feel more relaxed.
Just now, Prime Minister Lu went in with a box and something wrapped tightly in cloth. Although we couldn't see them, we could guess what they were based on their outlines and shapes.
This time, the prince is going to fall hard.
…
The emperor was furious and smashed everything to pieces, then fell on the dragon throne, gasping for breath.
"What the hell! Why was I not treating him well? How dare he harbor the intention of treason and hope that I would die soon."
"He is the crown prince. This position will be his sooner or later. Is he so impatient?"
Fu Qingyin packed up his things slowly, put the books and memorials back on the desk, and swept together the broken pieces.
The emperor looked at him and his anger subsided a lot: "Why are you doing this? Send someone to collect it."
Fu Qingyin swept slowly: "You have been wronged, you should vent it, don't hurt yourself, it's better for me to clean than for others to come in."
The emperor was startled, and then he let out a heavy breath, "I have nothing to be angry about."
"What have I not seen? When we fought for the throne, there were fathers and sons, brothers..."
Fu Qingyin moved his fingers slightly, drooped his eyelashes and said nothing.
"Humph, now it's my son's turn to treat me like this. I am not unprepared!"
Just as he said this, Eunuch Wei came in quickly: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lu and Young Master Lu want to see you."
The emperor exhaled slowly: "Let them in."
Eunuch Wei hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lu...he was carried here, and he asks Your Majesty to forgive him for his impoliteness."
"What?" The emperor was surprised. "Quick, bring it in."
Fu Qingyin pursed his lips slightly and looked straight ahead.
Lu Xiang was carried in, his eyelids trembling and lips slightly open, like an old fish on the verge of death.
The emperor was also startled and hurried over to greet him: "This... Prime Minister Lu, how could this happen?"
"Someone, call the imperial physician!"
Prime Minister Lu grabbed the emperor's clothes and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to bother. I have already taken the medicine and I am much better now."
"I am incompetent and have not fulfilled my responsibilities as a minister. I was unable to persuade the prince in time and guide him onto the right path," Prime Minister Lu cried as he spoke. "I feel so ashamed of the emperor and the late emperor..."
Fu Qingyin glanced at him - he was indeed an old fox, tears came so quickly.
The emperor held his hand and said, "Prime Minister Lu, what crime have you committed? I heard from Qing Yin that if you hadn't been there, I'm afraid things would have been much worse."
"The Crown Prince is immoral, and my heart aches. But I am comforted by your presence."
Lu Xiang looked at Fu Qingyin, slightly surprised - did he say that? It seems that his answer is not bad.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I feel guilty about this." Lu Xiang sniffed. "This time, I brought back some things."
After he said that, he pointed to the box and the things covered with cloth behind him.
The emperor walked to the box with a gloomy face.
Fu Qingyin went over and wanted to open it for him, but he waved his hand.
Standing in front of the box, he hesitated for a moment, and finally slowly reached out his hand.
The lid of the box was half opened, enough to see what was inside.
The emperor loosened his hand and then closed it with a "snap".
As for the dragon throne, he knew what it was without even opening it.
"Order it," the emperor said in a light and cold voice, "take the box and this thing down and burn them."
"Anyone who is involved in making these two things will be killed!"
With one order, countless more heads fell to the ground.
After the emperor gave the order, he looked at Fu Qingyin and asked, "Where is he now?"
Fu Qingyin said: "When the incident was over, bandits attacked the temple and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince accidentally injured his leg, so he took a carriage and was escorted by the Red Dragon Guards. According to the time, he should be almost outside the palace gate now."
"Why are there still bandits?" The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly.
"The robbers heard that the incense was popular and wanted to steal money. After seeing many nobles, they became more greedy and intended to murder everyone. The Red Dragon Guards fought back and did not take the prince into consideration. Please punish them, Your Majesty."
Prime Minister Lu was horrified when he heard this. He thought Fu Qingyin would have a more sophisticated explanation for the matter, but he didn't expect that he would just say it directly.
After hearing his statement, the emperor knew that they were not bandits but the prince's men.
You are so straightforward. How come you don't know how to be tactful at all?
Prime Minister Lu was secretly anxious, wondering if Fu Qingyin had been able to sit in his current position because of his honesty and sincerity, which made the emperor see through his heart and unable to bear to blame him.
If that was the case, it would really overturn his usual impression of Fu Qingyin.
After listening to Fu Qingyin's words, the emperor was silent for a moment: "How did you deal with those bandits?"
"Those who resisted were beheaded on the spot. A few were taken back for questioning. Does the emperor want to see them?"
"Why bother to interrogate them? They are a bunch of extremely vicious criminals. I don't even want to see them. Just kill them directly."
"yes."
There was no one left alive. They were all killed on the spot.
Eunuch Wei came in again and reported: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince... has entered the palace."
The emperor was about to speak when Prime Minister Lu snorted twice.
The emperor looked at them for a few seconds and said, "Qing Yin, Prime Minister Lu, you have worked hard. Go back and rest first."
"yes."
"I will take my leave."
Everyone retreated.
Fu Qingyin was not surprised, and Lu Xiang had also expected it.
How could they be allowed to listen to the conversation between the emperor and the prince, father and son?
As they walked out of the palace, Prime Minister Lu was carried onto the carriage. He sat up and walked to the window to lift the curtain.
"Commander, stay!"
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