Chapter 491 He Can Be Fearless
When Yuan Huaihong arrived at Kunning Palace, he saw Wen Renli and others waiting outside.
"Mr. Wen!" He called out, but the other party didn't respond. "Mr. Wen?"
Wen Renli was suddenly awakened from his thoughts and hurriedly saluted Yuan Huaihong, "Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Did my mother ask you to come?" Yuan Huaihong guessed that Wenren Li was probably very scared now.
Wenren Li nodded.
"Then please wait a little longer, sir." Yuan Huaihong nodded slightly and went in immediately.
Shangguan Jinglan was throwing a tantrum inside, and she swept almost everything on the table to the floor. The entire main hall was in a mess, and the maids and eunuchs were kneeling on the floor, all trembling.
"Mother!" Yuan Huaihong shouted, taking a few steps forward. "What happened?"
Shangguan Jinglan saw her son coming and her expression softened a bit. She told Bai Zhi beside her, "Hurry up and clean up."
"Yes, your Majesty!" Bai Zhi was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she quickly took people to clean up.
Yuan Huaihong thought for a moment and tentatively asked, "Is the Queen Mother angry about the matter between the Imperial Preceptor and the High Priest?"
Shangguan Jinglan looked over and said nothing.
"Mother, I already know that the National Master and the High Priest are your men." Yuan Huaihong said calmly.
Shangguan Jinglan snorted, "You're so proactive now."
"Mother, let them leave." Yuan Huaihong continued.
"Leave?" Shangguan Jinglan glared angrily, "They dared to betray me and wanted to just walk away?"
"Mother, the so-called stargazing prophecy is nothing but a fantasy. Father will soon realize it. If you keep them, it will only make things more complicated."
Yuan Huaihong sighed helplessly, "Don't you just want me to hold onto my throne? Now that no one can shake me, you can rest assured."
"Hong'er, why are you still so naive?" Shangguan Jinglan said with a look of disappointment. "That bitch Jingshu has already been released from the cold palace. Do you really think she would be willing to live in that godforsaken place?"
"I don't know how they are lurking in the dark. Hong'er, you must not be careless."
"Mother, I'm really tired." Yuan Huaihong said almost hopelessly.
Shangguan Jinglan's expression changed drastically in an instant. "Are you tired? What are you tired of? Just hold on to your position in the Eastern Palace, do what you should do, and satisfy your father. The Queen Mother will naturally take care of the rest for you."
Yuan Huaihong frowned, "Mother, aren't you... tired?"
Shangguan Jinglan's expression changed slightly, and she snorted coldly, "As long as those obstacles are not removed, the Queen Mother will not stop."
"Mother, how do you plan to deal with Fuxing and Wenren Li?" Yuan Huaihong asked tentatively. He knew that the topic of the position of the Eastern Palace would always have the same result, and Shangguan Jinglan would not change her mind.
Shangguan Jinglan narrowed her eyes, a fierce look flashing in her eyes, "Hong'er, remember, if you can't use a knife for yourself, you must destroy it."
Yuan Huaihong frowned and tried again, "But if it's destroyed, then all the previous efforts will be wasted."
"To be frank, the only one who's truly useful among these two is the lucky star in charge of stargazing..."
Shangguan Jinglan suddenly sneered, "After all, Wenren Li, despite all his calculations, is still a fool. He insisted on dragging a little girl into this. Even though he was the one doing the talking, it was all a scam anyway. Who's to say otherwise?"
Yuan Huaihong vaguely realized something. Shangguan Jinglan obviously didn't know much about Fuxing and Wenrenli. Or perhaps, Zuo Sixian lied when he sent the person away. Therefore, Shangguan Jinglan always thought that Fuxing obeyed Wenrenli.
Moreover, Shangguan Jinglan's intention now is obviously to kill Wenren Li.
Yuan Huaihong breathed a sigh of relief. At least, Fuxing was safe for a short time. As for Wenren Li, he had done so many evil things that no one would feel sorry for him even if he died.
He felt relieved and prepared to leave. "Mother, you have considered it well. Indeed, the sharpness of this knife lies in that mute girl. As for that thing outside... it's just a handle at best. If it doesn't obey, just replace it."
"You agree with what Mother did?" Shangguan Jinglan was slightly surprised. "I thought you were going to bring up those principles of propriety, wisdom, benevolence, righteousness, and trustworthiness again and ask me to let him go."
Yuan Huaihong nodded, "Your Majesty is right. I just need to do my own thing. As for the rest... I will leave it to you."
"That's right." Shangguan Jinglan looked at Yuan Huaihong with satisfaction, "Hong'er, remember, your mother will never harm you. Everything your mother does is for you!"
Yuan Huaihong lowered his head slightly to hide his expression, "Mother, I will go back first."
"Go!" Shangguan Jinglan waved her hand tiredly.
Yuan Huaihong left quickly. When he reached the outside of the hall, he glanced at Wen Ren Li and walked over slowly.
Wen Renli lowered his voice and asked, "The Queen is very angry, right? What do you plan to do with me?"
"Don't worry, Imperial Master. Although the Queen Mother is angry, she is still willing to rely on you. You just need to promise her that this won't happen again."
Yuan Huaihong nodded slightly and left without waiting for Wenren Li to speak again.
Under the black hood, Wen Ren Li looked extremely surprised. He didn't expect that he could escape again. Although Fuxing had told him to blame everything on Fuxing before he came, it seems that it is not necessary now.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, they had gained the emperor's trust and respect. Even if Shangguan Jinglan was angry, she would not want to give up such a useful chess piece.
He can totally... be fearless!
"Master Imperial Master?" Bai Zhi called out several times, but the other party didn't hear her. She could only trot forward and said, "The Empress is calling you in!"
"Yes, Miss Baizhi! I'm sorry for the trouble!" Wen Renli came to his senses, straightened his back, and followed Baizhi into Kunning Palace.
At this time, the hall had been cleaned up. Shangguan Jinglan sat upright on the high seat, looking at Wenren Li coldly, "Wenren Li, do you admit your guilt?"
"Your Majesty, I am indeed guilty, but I can promise that I will not do it again. Please be lenient and forgive me this time."
Wen Ren Li's attitude was very sincere. He knew that even if Shangguan Jinglan was willing to let him go, he had to lower his posture and give Shangguan Jinglan enough face.
Shangguan Jinglan gritted her teeth in anger, "Don't you have anything to explain about what happened?"
"Well..." Wen Renli thought for a moment and said immediately, "It really happened suddenly. It was the Second Prince who threatened me, so I had no choice but to help them save them."
Wenren Li remembered very clearly that Shangguan Jinglan hated Yuan Xiaonian and also tacitly allowed them to cooperate with Yuan Xiaonian for the final plan, so he felt that it was okay to say so.
But Shangguan Jinglan, in her high position, had already completely stirred her murderous intentions. "Well, it's certainly not easy for you, Imperial Master, to maneuver between me and the Second Prince. You obviously had no choice but to make this choice. I don't blame you."
"Baizhi! Give the Imperial Master some wine!"
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