Chapter 522: Others' is always better than your own
When the ministers arrived that day, Jiang Sulan and Ah Fu had already left, so the emperor said calmly: "Even the things that happened later, I told her."
The emperor's intention to protect her was so obvious that no one dared to mention it again.
After a discussion, no result was reached, but at least everyone understood that the emperor was still unwilling to depose the prince.
After leaving the Yangxin Palace, everyone had different expressions.
The emperor had long lost his melancholy in front of others. He arranged for Fu Ping to go to the Yu Garden without stopping, and lay on the recliner with a long sigh of satisfaction.
I have been too busy these days and I haven't been here for a long time.
He closed his eyes, enjoying the breeze, and said, "What is the prince doing now?"
Fuping paused for a few seconds, then euphemistically said, "The same as the emperor."
To be precise, it is estimated that he enjoys it more than the emperor.
The emperor chuckled.
...
Nangong.
Everyone changed into heavy armor, cavalry in front, infantry in the back.
Everyone knew that this was a battle that must be won. Although everyone's face was serious, they couldn't hide their joy between their eyebrows.
The sound of horse hooves of the army of thousands of troops shook the mountains and fields.
Gongta led the troops to block the pass.
If the plan went well, he should have received the news from Youli by now, but he didn't.
Gongta took a deep breath and said loudly: "Let me see Amusa, just one look, and I will let you go if I see him."
Even though the soldiers behind him heard these words that were almost treasonous, their faces remained calm.
After all, most of the important officials in Nangong had already fled, and everyone was now just trying to save their lives, not for anything else.
Jiang Zhiyu didn't say much, and waved his hand to signal the people behind him to bring Amusa up.
The prison car slowly drove over, and Gongta rode forward, staring at Amusa closely.
Finally seeing his relatives, Amusa could no longer conceal his inner fear: "Grandpa..."
His voice trembled a little, and Gongta's heart softened and his nose was sore.
Then, he dismounted from his horse amid the puzzled looks of the crowd, and said in a deep voice: "Disperse, and run for your lives. They have already given up on you, and there is no need for you to risk your lives for them."
Without much hesitation, the soldiers guarding the pass rode away on horseback.
Xiao Mingye did not send anyone to chase them.
They just wanted to capture Nanjun, not to destroy the clan.
"Open the door and let me in."
Amusa's eyes widened in surprise: "Grandpa?"
Gongta looked at him with a smile: "The world is not peaceful now, and Grandpa must guard you."
They would naturally not refuse someone who came to their door. After opening the door and locking the person in, they headed towards the military tent beside the prisoner cart.
Gongta had already been captured, and they were no longer useful on the way to the royal city, and it would be a burden to bring them along.
But the remaining three people were different.
After passing the checkpoint, the army sped up.
...
Tianqi, the Sixth Prince's Mansion.
After listening to what Shang Yu said, Xiao Yanli paused slightly: "According to Shang Yushi, father still believes in the prince and does not intend to depose the prince?"
Shang Yu hesitated: "According to what I heard in Yangxin Palace today, it is true."
"Got it."
Xiao Yanli's voice was cold, and Shang Yu slightly tilted his head.
Why does it feel that the Sixth Prince doesn't seem to be in a hurry?
Isn't it for the position of the prince that he planned such a thing? If the emperor doesn't give in now, then it will be a waste of effort.
However, Xiao Yanli had no intention of continuing to discuss the matter with him. Instead, he talked about a bunch of old things. In the end, Shang Yu was full of questions and asked him to leave the mansion.
Uncle Zhang didn't understand what Xiao Yanli was doing. As soon as he left, he couldn't wait to ask, "Your Highness, just now..."
"Father has already seen through it," Xiao Yanli frowned slightly, "He had mentioned before in the court that after conquering the Oirat, He Yanting would continue to fight in Mobei. Only people trusted by father can enter the Yangxin Palace. Why can he go?"
"Besides, he openly spoke for me when everyone doubted me. Isn't this telling father that he is my man?"
Xiao Yanli gritted his teeth secretly.
"Father has always hated factional disputes, but he insisted on showing it in front of Father. Moreover, he has always been on the side of the Crown Prince!"
Xiao Yanli's voice gradually became heavier: "Even if Father did not doubt me at first, he would doubt me now after hearing what he said!"
Uncle Zhang's eyelids twitched slightly: "Then, should we send someone..."
Xiao Yanli sighed and waved his hand: "No need. If he comes to find me today and something happens tomorrow, it will only increase Father's suspicion. So let's do it."
Uncle Zhang carefully checked his face. At this moment, he was thinking the same thing as Shang Yu just now.
Your Highness, why is he not in a hurry?
Xiao Yanli ignored his eager eyes and sipped his tea.
Xiao Yanli had not told anyone else that Xiao Lingyu was not the real heir to the throne.
He was replaced as the crown prince by a cat, but he has only been raised for more than ten years. Can his father really pass the throne to him? He
is just trying to test who is his man.
He will definitely depose the crown prince. This is a perfect opportunity that will not arouse suspicion!
...
Just as Xiao Yanli thought, in the study, the emperor's edict to depose the crown prince has been written, and only the seal is needed. After all, he
has been raised for so many years, even if it was just pretended favor at the beginning, it has become a habit after pretending for so many years.
"Just be my son, make him a king in the future, and live a stable life."
The emperor's voice was very small, as if talking to himself.
Then, he threw the imperial edict to Fuping and said, "Announce it to the emperor tomorrow."
...
The next day, the imperial edict deposing the crown prince exploded like a bomb in the court.
Everyone started to make a lot of noise, but the emperor ignored them and left the court.
The ministers in the Yangxin Palace the day before were all wide-eyed.
No, it wasn't like this yesterday!
You were obviously reluctant yesterday, but how come the imperial edict has been selected and announced today!
It was like a breath stuck in the throat, unable to spit it out or swallow it.
Shang Yu's throat moved slightly.
No wonder the Sixth Prince was not in a hurry when he went to the Sixth Prince's mansion yesterday, it turned out that he had already won!
Now in the imperial city, the only one who has the hope of becoming the crown prince is the Sixth Prince Xiao Yanli!
For a while, people who came to the Sixth Prince's mansion almost broke the threshold.
…
On the other side, in the imperial prison, Xiao Lingyu walked through the prison with his hands behind his back.
“Is this the cell where the Grand Tutor and Brother Kang An are? How come it looks more luxurious than mine?”
The jailer said cautiously, “Your Highness, what are you talking about? This cell is not comparable to yours. Back then, we had to hide from the Sixth Prince, so we had to keep everything simple. You are different.”
Xiao Lingyu stroked his chin. No matter what the jailer said, he felt that this cell was better than his.
He smacked his lips twice, “Maybe, other people’s cells are always better than my own.”
Jailer: “Ah?”