Chapter 333: What a loving father and filial son

The atmosphere fell silent for a while, leaving only Xiao Lingyu's increasingly heavy breathing.

Suddenly, he lifted his robe and knelt on one knee.

"Father, there must be something strange about the death of my mother, otherwise why would the thieves risk being killed to rob my mother's body, your son..."

Before Xiao Lingyu finished speaking, he felt that the emperor's eyes had changed when he looked at him, and his eyes were deep and cold when he looked at him.

He was stunned for a moment, and the emperor spoke: "The prince is really filial, otherwise, this matter will be left to you to investigate?"

The emperor said this sentence with full of sarcasm, Xiao Lingyu's eyes widened, and the other princes, except Xiao Yanli, looked at Xiao Lingyu with a bit of sympathy.

Xiao Lingyu thought of a solution quickly, and suddenly recalled a sentence Jiang Zhiyu had said to him: "As a son, you must know how to show weakness."

He hid his thoughts and stammered, "Father, father?"

The emperor also felt that he was too obvious. Seeing Xiao Lingyu looking at him with admiring eyes, his eyes were full of trust in him, and the fear revealed by his words just now, he couldn't help but feel moved.

He was too sensitive. No matter how others said that he was mature at a young age, he was just a child after all. He had not experienced any major events. He suddenly lost his mother who raised him since he was a child. It was reasonable for him to say such words.

Thinking of this, the emperor's eyes softened when he looked at him. He helped him up with his own hands and touched the back of his head soothingly: "I know you are afraid, it's okay, you still have your father. Your father guarantees that unless there is a big mistake, no one can shake your position as the crown prince."

As soon as he said this, the eyes of the other princes changed.

The emperor continued: "As for your mother, I will send a thousand households to investigate privately. After all, she was kidnapped in the palace. It would be inappropriate if the news got out."

After the emperor said this, Xiao Lingyu had no choice but to nod.

Tears rolled down his eyes, and the emperor wiped them away with a chuckle.

Jiang Zhiyu: "..."

[What a big drama, what a loving father and filial son. 】

Sensing that Jiang Zhiyu might say something serious, Jiang Kangan stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, my grandfather is old. I am afraid that he is in poor health after being frightened today. If there is nothing important, we will withdraw first."

The emperor nodded slightly.

...

After leaving the palace and getting on the carriage, Jiang Kangan's expression relaxed a little.

It was late at night, and the long street was silent, with only the sound of wheels rolling.

Jiang Wenjing saw Jiang Kangan finally relax his frown, and his heart was relieved: "Why were you so nervous just now? Grandfather was also a veteran in the past. The palace banquet was just a small matter for him. How could he be frightened to the point of being ill?"

Jiang Kangan didn't expect that Jiang Wenjing would take his excuse seriously. He looked at him in surprise and chuckled: "The other adults have almost all left, and only we and a few princes are left. If the emperor wants to talk to the princes, it would be inconvenient for us to be here."

Jiang Wenjing's eyes flashed with realization.

Jiang Kangan moved his eyes away from him and fell on Jiang Zhiyu, who was extremely excited and reading a storybook.

No wonder he couldn't get up during the day, it turned out that he didn't sleep at night.

There is still some distance from the palace to the Xu Mansion. Jiang Wenjing sighed lightly: "The prince and princess of Nangong secretly helped Prince Yu to rebel. Coupled with the previous Malzaha, His Majesty will not tolerate Nangong. Another war is about to start."

He said the last sentence with great emotion. Jiang Kang'an also sighed lightly: "That's right. I wonder how many people will be displaced and flee when the war breaks out."

"If there were no war, it would be great," Jiang Wenjing lowered his eyelashes: "I wonder who your Majesty will send to conquer Nangong."

"That's up to your Majesty,"

Jiang Kang'an responded.

"But to be honest, there have been rumors that the prince has lost the emperor's favor and will not be able to sit on the throne of the Eastern Palace for too long. Today, the queen was suddenly assassinated and died. Mingye is still worried about the prince. But since the emperor has said that, it can be regarded as a reassurance for the prince and a warning to those princes who have dissentful ideas."

Jiang Wenjing was used to being in the army and said whatever he wanted to say directly. Jiang Kang'an said seriously: "Be careful with your words. If you discuss royal affairs recklessly and get to the emperor's ears, you will suffer."

Jiang Wenjing lowered his head slightly, and Jiang Zhiyu helped in his heart:

[That's right.]

Jiang Wenjing: "..."

[But second brother is wrong. The emperor is not giving the prince a reassurance. The four words "if there is nothing wrong" are the key point. 】

【What is a big mistake? Isn't it the emperor who defines it himself? If you are favored by him, he can protect you even if you are plotting rebellion like Prince Yu. If you are not favored by him, he can say that you are disrespectful to him if you step into the study room with your right foot first today, and he will give you the position of Crown Prince. Who dares to say that he didn't make a big mistake then? 】

Jiang Kangan: "..."

Jiang Wenjing: "..."

I have to say, it makes a lot of sense.

【Besides, the empress was originally poisoned to death by the emperor, and he secretly disposed of the body for fear that someone would find out. Xiao Lingyu insisted on asking him to investigate, and he was shot right in the face. 】

Jiang Kangan: "!!!"

Jiang Wenjing: "!!!"

Both of them failed to hide their surprised expressions, and fortunately Jiang Zhiyu was concentrating on the storybook and didn't notice it.

She continued:

[Although the emperor and the empress were childhood sweethearts, their feelings have long since worn out over the years. The emperor frequently adds concubines to his harem, and the empress is

disheartened. She no longer thinks about competing for favor, but instead wants her son to compete for the throne so that she can rule the country from behind the curtain.] [Moreover, this empress is also reckless and does not hide it. The thing that is most lacking in the palace is the emperor's spies. She often beats and scolds Xiao Lingyu in front of the palace maids and eunuchs, and mentions the succession to the throne several times. It would be strange if this did not reach the emperor's ears. 】

【Originally, the emperor did not bother with Xiao Lingyu because of their friendship and Xiao Lingyu was relatively obedient. However, the empress was courting death. Seeing that Xiao Lingyu had not made any move, she had evil thoughts and sent someone to contact Prince Yu. 】

【The emperor could no longer tolerate this and drugged her. 】

Jiang Wenjing: "..."

Such royal secrets must not be heard by others.

Fortunately, Zhiyu's inner voice was only heard by herself.

He secretly glanced at Jiang Kangan and saw that Jiang Kangan's face was calm, his eyes were closed, and he looked drowsy. He withdrew his gaze with satisfaction.

Jiang Kangan was rejoicing in his heart that he had spoken early.

He had talked with his mother before and learned that they could both hear Zhiyu's inner voice. His mother also told him about the first time she and Zhiyu went to the palace to meet the emperor.