Chapter 568: Passing the throne to Luo Huai
Dai family.
Dai Zeng was also discussing the content of tomorrow's court meeting with his father, the most important of which was related to the Luo family.
"The Luo family now holds military power, and it seems that Your Majesty is quite dependent on them. We will adapt to the situation tomorrow. No matter what happens, we must not act impulsively," Minister Dai said slowly.
Dai Zeng nodded slightly: "My son thinks that the Luo family's plan is probably not small."
Judging from the lives of the people in the area where the Luo family lives, the Luo family definitely has the ability to control the world.
Minister Dai was worried: "I'm afraid something big is going to happen."
As expected, the next day in the court, all civil and military officials knelt on the ground, but Emperor Kaiyuan was reluctant to stand up.
"Someone, rice paper!"
The hearts of all the civil and military officials skipped a beat.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict recounted the events since Emperor Kaiyuan ascended the throne, both his merits and demerits. The more they listened, the more they felt something was wrong.
In the end, there was a sudden turn of events.
"I am unwell. Now I have Luo Huai, a young hero from the Luo family, who is up to the task... Choose an auspicious day for you to ascend the throne! I decree this!"
As the eunuch delivering the imperial edict finished his speech, his breathing gradually slowed down.
No one expected that Emperor Kaiyuan would appear alive and pass the throne to others, especially the Luo family.
Pei Shangling glanced at Kuang Qiu inconspicuously and found that he was right.
Thinking back to what Luo Tingshan had said before, telling them to let things take their own course, it seemed like it was all for today.
"Your Majesty, you cannot do that!"
Prince Hitoshi was the first to step forward in opposition.
Emperor Kaiyuan smiled bitterly in his heart, wondering if he wanted to give up his ancestors' foundation.
But how long can this body of mine last?
Even if he supports his relatives, can anyone really suppress the Luo family?
Moreover, if the Luo family establishes another country in Youzhou, the final outcome of Nanxia will be to be annexed by the other party.
Giving the throne to the Luo family at this time might help preserve the ancestral foundation.
Although he knew in his heart that once the dynasty changed, the ancestral foundation would be just a delusion.
"I have made up my mind. This matter cannot be discussed any further." Emperor Kaiyuan ordered firmly.
In the court, all the civil and military officials were silent, and some of them looked up at the young man next to Luo Tingshan.
In their imagination, even if the Luo family really took over the world, it would be Luo Tingshan who ascended to the top position.
Now, he has become this young boy?
These people are not without ideas in their minds.
But none of them are suitable to be displayed in the court.
However, as soon as the court was over, some people left in groups.
Luo Mansion.
"Father, I'm afraid the days ahead won't be peaceful. You and mother had better go out less." Luo Huai was worried that someone would take the opportunity to harm his parents.
He was not afraid. Since he dared to rebel, he was prepared to deal with various outcomes.
But the only thing I fear is that something might happen to my loved ones.
Luo Tingshan looked at the young man in front of him with a completely different spirit and said calmly, "Don't worry about us. If you have anything to do, think twice before you act."
"Son, I understand." Luo Huai was silent for a moment and then said, "Is there really no problem with Master Pei?"
Luo Tingshan: "Since he agreed, he won't go back on his word."
Although Pei Shangling is a loyal minister, he is also related to the Luo family. It is neither reasonable nor moral for him to stand against the Luo family.
Luo Tingshan was still confident about this.
The news that Luo Huai was about to succeed to the throne was even more shocking to others. The eldest prince's people had always been in contact with the capital, and their hearts sank when they heard the news.
"Grandfather, something bad has happened!"
He immediately ran to Duke Xu's room, and Duke Xu also knew the news at this time.
"Are you talking about the Luo family ascending the throne?" Duke Xu said slowly.
The eldest prince nodded repeatedly: "What should we do? The Luo family will definitely not let us go."
If he were to fight Liang Zhongling and Emperor Kaiyuan, he would still have some confidence, but for some reason, when he thought that the enemy he was facing was the Luo family, he couldn't help but feel panic in his heart.
Duke Xu's expression was also gloomy. "Tell all your men to remain in place."
The eldest prince was unwilling to accept this: "Do we have to act in secret from now on?"
It was obvious that the position should have been his. Even if the third brother had died, he would have been qualified for it.
Now the Luo family shows up halfway, he is not convinced!
Duke Xu snorted coldly, "So what do you want to do? Lead your men to the capital and confront the Luo family directly?"
The eldest prince shut up.
Duke Xu stood up and patted him on the shoulder: "Grandfather won't harm you, just do as he says!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sound of fighting outside.
The two of them changed their expressions drastically.
"Hide!" Duke Xu immediately hid the eldest prince behind the bookshelf, and then quietly looked outside through the gap in the window.
The person who came had superb kung fu skills, but I couldn't tell where his skills came from.
If he is not a government official, then he must be a gangster!
Duke Xu reacted quickly, immediately opened the secret room behind the bookshelf and pushed the person in.
"Grandfather!"
The eldest prince stumbled and quickly held onto the wall: "Aren't you going to leave?"
Duke Xu shook his head and said, "Remember, conserve your energy and gather your strength for great things. Wait for me at the temple three miles outside the city. If my grandfather doesn't show up after three days, leave here and never come back!"
The bookshelf was closed, and the dark room was utterly dark. The panic in the eldest prince's eyes quickly disappeared. He clenched his fists and made a secret decision in his heart: Grandfather, I will never let you down.
Three days later.
The eldest prince has been hiding in a dilapidated temple these days. When he saw passers-by coming in to rest, he didn't even dare to breathe.
"Have you heard? A householder was killed in the city!"
"It's said to be a vendetta!"
"Who knows, but now the government has posted a list, and I heard that this is one of the murderers."
After the passers-by walked out of the dilapidated temple, the eldest prince wrapped his tattered clothes tightly around his back and carefully went to the city gate. When he saw the portrait above, his heart skipped a beat.
It turned out that it was people from the imperial court who were arresting them!
That portrait was of him!
No, I can't stay here any longer.
He turned around and was about to leave, but at that moment, a person suddenly appeared in front of him.
The eldest prince quickly lowered his head, trying to avoid the other party.
But the other party also took a step away.
The eldest prince's heart gradually became heavy, and he pretended to be cautious: "My dear brother, you are blocking my way."
Han Jing raised his lips slightly, leaned in close to the other person's ear and whispered softly, "Prince, it's you I'm looking for!"
Buzz!
The eldest prince was confused and looked up, not recognizing the other person.
"You got the wrong person!"
His voice was firm, and he was about to leave regardless of the other party's attempt to stop him.
"Well, I can admit mistakes in others, but I look at the eldest prince's portrait every day, how could I be wrong?" Han Jing grabbed the other man's shoulder and said with a smile, "Although the Liang family runs the copper mine themselves, if I remember correctly, Liang Huanyu and the eldest prince have made offerings to him."
This matter was extremely secretive. Even if the Third Prince and His Majesty had concealed it, if Madam had not interrogated Liang Huanyu, she would probably not have known that the First Prince could hide it so deeply.
He was even willing to give up the copper mine just to kill the Liang family.
"I don't know what you're talking about." The eldest prince's heart was beating fast, but his face remained calm. "We are strangers. If it's about money, I can give it to you."
Han Jing suddenly laughed and said, "Come here, the thief has been caught!"
Soon, soldiers surrounded them from all directions.
The eldest prince finally became frightened and shouted, "As long as you let me go, I will agree to anything you want."
Han Jing smiled without saying anything. Seeing this, the people around him also fled the scene.
It was only half a month later that the news of the eldest prince's capture reached Luo Huai.
In the past half month, the situation in the capital has been turbulent.
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