Chapter 567: Why did the Luo family appear?
For three days in a row.
All officials in the capital were in a panic, especially the Liang faction. They sent people several times to invite Liang Zongwu to discuss the funeral arrangements, but no one came.
Liang Zhongling, who was in the sky prison, was leaning against the wall with his eyes closed. His dragon robe had been stripped off long ago. Although he looked disheveled, he had been living comfortably these days.
At least they have enough food and drink, and no jailer dares to abuse them.
But he knew that this was all temporary.
"Your Majesty, it's inside."
The jailer followed Emperor Kaiyuan respectfully and pointed in the direction of Liang Zhongling.
Liang Zhongling also slowly opened his eyes. Dim sunlight shone in through the narrow window. A man in a bright yellow robe with a golden dragon pattern stood at the door of the cell.
“You’re here!”
The corners of Liang Zhongling's mouth curled up slightly, perhaps because he already knew his own ending. At this moment, Liang Zhongling looked very calm.
Emperor Kaiyuan waved his hand to let the guards withdraw and went into the cell alone.
"Didn't expect me to be alive to see you?"
He did not despise it and sat directly on the grass in the sky prison. Liang Zhongling was surprised that Emperor Kaiyuan could remain so calm in the face of the enemy who killed him.
But think about it, if the Luo family has come this far, they must have found out the truth long ago, and Emperor Kaiyuan is still alive. Could it be that the Luo family has changed their ways?
"How are you and the Luo family connected?"
This is what Liang Zhongling couldn't figure out.
You know, Emperor Kaiyuan hated the Luo family to the core.
Emperor Kaiyuan snorted coldly: "Thanks to Minister Liang!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed the other person's chin, wishing he could pull his head off.
Liang Zhongling was old after all and not as strong as the other party, but he was well aware of the torture he was about to suffer.
"I would like to advise Your Majesty once again that colluding with the Luo family and his works is like trying to get the skin of a tiger."
Emperor Kaiyuan sneered, "Lord Liang, at this time, you still care about me. Why don't you think about your own fate?"
Liang Zhongling shut up and stopped talking.
"Answer me!" Emperor Kaiyuan exerted force on his hand, and the pain in his chin made Liang Zhongling frown.
But before he could say anything, Emperor Kaiyuan suddenly softened his stance and waved to the outside. Soon the jailer came in and took Liang Zhongling to the place of execution.
Although Liang Zhongling expected that his situation would not be good, he still regretted it when various torture instruments fell on him one by one.
Emperor Kaiyuan's body should have been burned on that day.
And the Luo family...
By the way, how did the Luo family break into the capital so quickly? Where is Feng Qi?
Moreover, the imperial palace guards did not show up. What on earth did Zong Wu do?
Liang Zhongling, who was covered in scars, was confused for a moment. Why did he feel that everyone around him was full of secrets?
"You can't go in!"
Suddenly, the sound of a jailer trying to stop them was heard from outside.
“Get out of the way!”
In a trance, Liang Zhongling thought he heard the voice of his son Zongwu.
But he soon realized that this was not an illusion.
Liang Zongwu was dressed the same as usual, in gorgeous clothes, and looked even more energetic than before.
Liang Zhongling was confused.
"Zongwu?" He spoke in a hoarse voice and wanted to reach out and touch his son's cheek.
Liang Zongwu immediately came over and said, "Father, I'm late and I'm sorry for making you suffer."
Liang Zhongling: "...Are you okay?"
Liang Zongwu nodded and said, "My son is fine, but I will have to stay in prison for a few more days. I will plead with Madam Zhu and we will atone for our sins and we will be able to rescue you."
Looking at his son's determined eyes, Liang Zhongling felt it was absurd: "How can I... atone for my sins?"
"Haha!" Emperor Kaiyuan burst into laughter as he watched the father and son reminiscing about the past. "Sir Liang, you betrayed me. How does it feel to be betrayed by your own son?"
Liang Zhongling thought for a moment, and his confused eyes suddenly became sharp.
"Zongwu, will you transfer the Imperial Guards from the palace?"
Liang Zongwu's face changed slightly, and his voice stuttered: "... Let's not discuss the past anymore. The most important thing now is to rescue you..."
"Speak!" Liang Zhongling felt his blood rushing up, his head buzzing, his thoughts clearer than ever before, and he looked at his son with eyes full of hatred.
Liang Zongwu took a deep breath and mustered his courage and said, "Father, we can't defeat the Luo family. Don't think that His Majesty is safe and sound now..."
The Kaiyuan Emperor next to him gave an example, and his face turned pale. He looked at Liang Zongwu coldly as his mouth opened and closed to tell his own ending, then he picked up the knife in his hand and threw it at him.
When Liang Zhongling saw it, he pretended not to see it.
Whenever he thought that it was his own son who destroyed the last line of defense and let the enemy in, and that the Liang family's century-old foundation was destroyed, his chest could not stop the blood from boiling.
Liang Zongwu quickly dodged and glared at Emperor Kaiyuan coldly: "Your Majesty, are you angry out of shame?"
Emperor Kaiyuan said in a cold voice, "Don't think that just because you kidnapped the Luo family, they will be grateful to you. I am still the emperor of Southern Xia. Come, take Liang Zongwu into custody and lock him up in the same room with Lord Liang!"
Father and son killing each other, just thinking about it makes me look forward to it.
Not long after, news came from the prison that Liang Zhongling had beaten Liang Zongwu. Although Liang Zongwu repeatedly tolerated it, the relationship between father and son still reached its lowest point.
At the same time, Liang Zongwen, who thought he had separated from his family long ago, felt that he should be able to escape.
But they were not crossed out from the family tree at that time. On the second day after Emperor Kaiyuan appeared, all nine members of the Liang family were imprisoned in the Sky Prison.
Emperor Kaiyuan made such a high-profile move that Marquis Weiyuan, who had been worried all along, felt relieved.
"As you said, my Lord. Now that the dust has settled, we will surely have a smooth life ahead..."
Everyone gathered at Pei Mansion again, with smiles on their faces and relaxed moods.
But Pei Shangling didn't think so. His expression was slightly heavy. "What do you all think of the Luo family's appearance?"
Marquis Weiyuan snorted, "No matter how powerful the Luo family is, they still have to submit to Your Majesty..."
Kuang Qiu also spoke up: "Are you worried that the Luo family will use the emperor to control the princes?!"
"No...right?" Weiyuan Hou's first reaction was that it was impossible. If that was the case, he would definitely not be as comfortable in the future as he is now.
After all, the Luo family's style of doing things has always been to abide by rules, and they have some minor conflicts in the army. Who knows whether the other party will hold a grudge.
Pei Shangling took a sip of tea and said, "Let's wait and see tomorrow's court meeting. His Majesty is not meeting anyone except the Luo family right now. Who knows what will happen tomorrow?"
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