Chapter 79: I reported you for having a secret meeting with the Cold-robed Swordsman. I saw it with my own eyes...
Emperor Liang pinched his throat and found that he could not make any sound. Accompanied by a stinging pain, he vaguely realized that he seemed to have lost his voice.
How is that possible? Why can't his throat make any sound?
This situation doesn't seem like excessive emotional fluctuations, but more like... poisoning.
Concubine Qin said gently, "Your Majesty, I will help you return to your bedroom to rest."
Emperor Liang suddenly turned his head, his eyes like sharp nails, wishing to pierce through the gentle mask of Concubine Qin.
Imperial meals were always tested for poison, but the food brought by Concubine Qin was the only one he ate without any doubt.
In other words, the person most likely to have poisoned the woman was Concubine Qin.
Since entering the palace, Concubine Qin has been the most docile among all the concubines. She never competes for favors or gets jealous, and always walks silently at the back, like a quiet orchid, calmly facing the wind and rain, with her eyes lowered and her brows lowered.
Emperor Liang noticed her cautiousness and therefore ordered her to take care of him personally. He never expected...
Betrayal, Concubine Qin actually dared to betray him!
Xiao Zhongzi came over from the side and helped support the emperor, and the three of them slowly walked back.
Emperor Liang looked at Concubine Qin with a ferocious look in his eyes, wishing he could eat her flesh and drink her blood.
Concubine Qin raised her demure face and said calmly, "Your Majesty, being poisoned must be unpleasant, right?"
"Roar, roar, roar..." He could only make a hoarse and unpleasant sound.
"Back then, you gave me the poisoned cakes and asked me to give them to Bo'er, who then gave them to his beloved Sixth Brother, just so you could use me to get rid of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince survived the disaster, but suffered from lifelong sequelae and became estranged from Bo'er from then on.
Over the years, I have always felt guilty. Every time I wake up in the middle of the night, I always regret handing over that piece of cake... His Royal Highness was so young at the time, he was just a child. How could you have the heart to...
I almost killed a child..."
Tears glistened in Concubine Qin's eyes as she poured out all the worries that had been accumulating in her heart for many years.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to blame me," she said, wiping away her tears. "This is all your own fault."
Emperor Liang struggled frantically and wanted to slap her hard in the face, but before his hand fell, a slender and strong hand grabbed his wrist and stopped his violence.
Looking up, I saw Xie Yubo's young and pretty face.
"Father, what do you want to do?" Xie Yubo's eyes were full of hostility.
Concubine Qin pulled her child over and said to Emperor Liang, "Now I can finally sleep peacefully. I wish Your Majesty sweet dreams every night."
After saying this, he left with Xie Yubo without even looking back.
Emperor Liang looked at their backs and clutched his neck tightly, but no matter how hard he pinched, he couldn't utter a word.
At this time, the white-feathered parrot landed on his shoulder and called out happily: "You deserve it, dog emperor! You are deserted by everyone!"
Emperor Liang was struck by lightning. Impossible! Isn't this parrot only capable of flattery?!
Xiao Zhongzi delivered the final blow: "Your Majesty, this white parrot has been specially trained by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It is very articulate in front of certain people and can even repeat word for word any secret it has heard."
Looking at the chattering parrot, Emperor Liang suddenly realized that Xie Yuting had already planted a spy next to him. This spy was not a human, so there was no flaw at all.
Haha, he planned for many years in vain, but in the end he was defeated by his own son.
Traitors, all of them betrayed him!
Everybody betrayed him! Even the birds betrayed him!
He will never forgive them!
"Cough cough cough..." He pushed away the person serving him.
The night wind was bleak, and the skinny emperor staggered, walking alone in the magnificent palace. The golden patterns on his dragon robe whistled in the wind, casting a long dark shadow.
The wind blew away the thick clouds, and the stars appeared.
A rebellion of rebellion came to an end.
Xie Yubo, who had comforted Concubine Qin, ran over quickly and came in front of Xie Yuting.
He called out cautiously, "Sixth Brother."
Xie Yuting raised his eyebrows and chuckled: "Xiao Bo."
Xie Yubo's tears instantly overflowed from his eyes, and he burst into tears. He rushed up and hugged Xie Yuting's waist, crying like a child.
It was as if he was crying out all the grievances that had accumulated over the years.
After all, I am still young and can't hold back my emotions.
Xie Yuting couldn't help laughing and rubbed his furry head: "Okay, Sixth Brother has been too harsh on you these years. I was wrong."
Xie Yubo shook his head frantically: "Sixth Brother is not wrong, Sixth Brother is the best."
"Well, Xiaobo is also the best."
"Then am I still your favorite brother?" Xie Yubo raised his little face.
Yu Lang, who was about to roll his eyes to the sky, couldn't help but say sarcastically: "Your Highness has many younger brothers."
Xie Yubo immediately hung his head: "So I'm not Sixth Brother's favorite brother anymore... It doesn't matter, as long as Sixth Brother still recognizes me."
Xie Yuting: "..."
Jiang Yueying, standing nearby, almost laughed out loud. Kids nowadays are so cute.
Xie Yuting was in a dilemma, but he said evenly, "Xiaobo and Xiaolang are both my favorite brothers. I care about you very much."
Unexpectedly, the two little guys looked at each other for a moment, snorted at the same time, and turned their heads away.
“…”
Xie Yuting couldn't help but look at Jiang Yueying with an aggrieved expression.
Jiang Yueying didn't sympathize with him. She said with a hint of meaning, "Do you know how hard it is to coax a child? I coax him every day."
"?" Xie Yuting was puzzled. "We don't have any children, who are you trying to appease?"
Jiang Yueying puffed up her cheeks: "I'm just trying to coax you, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Am I so unreasonable?"
"It's even worse than before." Jiang Yueying said mercilessly.
Xie Yuting refused to accept it and pressed himself against her, pestering her in a sweet and unruly manner: "Aying loves me."
"There are so many people here..." Jiang Yueying blushed suddenly. The ministers around had not yet dispersed, and this guy was not serious at all.
"What are you afraid of? They know my character."
You are still proud.
Jiang Yueying was at a loss as to what to do with him, so she pointed at Prince Rong Xie Yuwei who was lying on the ground, implying that he still had some important business to deal with.
Minister Qu asked, "Your Highness, how should we deal with those who plot treason?"
Xie Yuting came to Xie Yuwei and sighed: "Brother, I understand your resentment over the years, but since ancient times, the victors are kings and the losers are bandits. You can never return to Kyoto in this life."
"But I will show you some mercy. You can choose a place of your choice for exile. How about that?"
Xie Yuwei had a blank expression on his face, and it was obvious that he had no intention of listening to his nonsense.
When he saw the edict in Emperor Liang's hand, he knew without hesitation that it was an edict to change the crown prince. If it weren't for Xie Yuting, he would have been the crown prince by now.
But Xie Yuting suddenly appeared and ruined his plan, making all his plans go to waste.
It was destined that he would never be able to ascend to the throne.
Now that things have come to this, he is dead.
Minister Meng couldn't help but speak up: "Your Highness, throughout history, there has never been a time when prisoners could choose their own place of exile. This is against the laws of Northern Liang."
"From now on, you have it," Xie Yuting said earnestly, "Xiao Meng, don't be too rigid. You need to learn to adapt."
Minister Meng: “…”
He wiped his sweat silently in his heart, wondering whether a future emperor who acted so casually would be a good thing or a bad thing for Beiliang.
But you have to be loyal to the prince you chose, even if you have to cry.
"Take him away."
"As you wish."
After Prince Rong was taken away, Xie Yuting asked about the Fourth Prince's injuries again.
In fact, he didn't care whether the fourth brother was dead or alive. It would be best if the person who coveted his wife died.
The guards said that the imperial physician had already rushed to the Fourth Prince's bedroom. It was estimated that the leg could not be saved, and now they could only hope that no other vital parts were injured.
"Then let Fourth Brother fend for himself."
Xie Yuting nodded and prepared to take Jiang Yueying back to the palace to catch up on some sleep.
Just as the party was about to end, someone suddenly came to report that the Fourth Prince's wife, Qin Wangyou, wanted to see him.
"Why does the Fourth Princess ask to see me when she's not taking care of my Fourth Brother?"
Not only him, but other ministers and concubines in the harem were also very confused.
The guard said, "The Fourth Prince's wife said she has something important to report, concerning the Crown Princess, and she will definitely ask to see His Highness tonight."
Xie Yuting immediately looked at Jiang Yueying, as if to say: "Meet or not? It's up to you."
Jiang Yueying said frankly: "Since the Fourth Emperor's sister-in-law has specifically requested an audience, she must be treated as a guest of honor."
"pass."
The wind was strong outside Liangxin Hall. Xie Yuting led the ministers into the hall. He walked with ease and confidence to the top of the hall. He sat down on the throne that only the emperor could sit on without any hesitation, as if he had already ascended the throne.
Outside the hall, Qin Wangyou lifted her skirt and walked into the hall step by step.
She looked haggard, having fallen from the clouds to hell overnight. Ever since the Imperial Concubine and the Second Prince had angered Emperor Liang, the reputation of his Fourth Prince had been rising, and he was about to become the final winner. However, Prince Rong led his troops in a rebellion, shattering her beautiful dream.
Prince Rong Xie Yuwei seemed to hate Xie Yufan so much that he ordered his men to break his legs. The imperial physician said that he would never be able to walk again.
A disabled person will never be able to sit on the throne again.
Just now, another imperial physician came to treat the patient and said that Xie Yufan had suffered a vital injury and would have difficulty having children in the future, and that his bloodline might be cut off.
Qin Wangyou felt disheartened.
Her dream of sitting on the throne of Queen was completely shattered, and her husband, the only person she could rely on, became a disabled person.
Just when she was in despair, the little maid beside her told her everything that happened in Liangxin Palace. Prince Rong was captured for treason, the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess led troops to rescue him, Emperor Liang was seriously ill, and after tonight, the Crown Prince would be regent.
The dandy prince Xie Yuting, whom they looked down upon, turned out to be the one in control of the overall situation. He used everyone as pawns and played a sophisticated and complex game of chess.
Qin Wangyou felt it was ridiculous. She hated Jiang Yueying so much when she thought that she would become the future queen of Beiliang.
How could a girl who was married off from the cold palace defile the supreme throne?
What's more, she did such dirty things!
Qin Wangyou's eyes were red and she was filled with anger. She wanted to expose Jiang Yueying's true face in front of everyone. She didn't believe that Xie Yuting could still protect her.
If she can't become the queen, Jiang Yueying can forget about it!
She stepped over the high threshold and entered the hall. The lights on both sides were brilliant, and the people in the hall cast curious glances at her.
Qin Wangyou locked onto Jiang Yueying's location. She was sitting next to Xie Yuting, looking down at her from the high platform.
Why is she so high and mighty?
Qin Wangyou clenched his fists and gave a sinister smile.
Xie Yuting propped up his chin and said lazily, "Fourth Sister-in-law, what's the important matter?"
"Your Highness, you don't know..." Qin Wangyou's expression changed faster than turning the pages of a book, tears streaming down her face. "There's something that's been buried deep in my heart for a long time, and I've never found a chance to tell Your Highness. Today, I must tell you the truth. I can't let Your Highness be kept in the dark and be confused anymore!"
Xie Yuting was shocked by her attitude. What big deal was that that was worth crying and shouting about?
Everyone pricked up their ears and saw Qin Wangyou raising his arm, his eyes sharp, pointing straight in the direction of Jiang Yueying.
Jiang Yueying was at a loss, blinking her round eyes and pointing at herself with her slender fingers: Ah? Me?
Qin Wangyou's narrow eyes flashed with malice: "Crown Princess Jiang Yueying is having an affair with someone, her crime is unforgivable!"
"Who did I have an affair with?" Jiang Yueying felt it was unbelievable and asked first.
Qin Wangyou sneered: "I saw you having a secret meeting with the Cold-robed Swordsman with my own eyes. I even saw you give him a sachet! Jiang Yueying, do you dare to swear that you and the Cold-robed Swordsman are innocent?"
Jiang Yueying had a strange expression on her face.
Xie Yuting clapped silently, wow.
Under the harsh questioning, Jiang Yueying said calmly: "I dare not swear that there is indeed no innocence between me and the Cold-robed Swordsman."
"Since all the civil and military officials are here today, I will tell you the truth," Jiang Yueying walked down the platform slowly, smiling, "I am the swordsman Xinyue Hanyi. I love him like crazy, and I can only be with you. The sachet was indeed given by me, and I even plan to embroider another one for him myself."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole hall was in an uproar.
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