In the imperial capital, people were discussing the affairs between the two princes, which led to multiple speculations.

The emperor called the two into the palace early this morning and gave them a lecture:

"What on earth needs to be done in front of everyone and cause such a commotion? Where is the dignity of my royal family?"

Slamming the table in anger.

The fight between Prince Chen and Prince Li made the people laugh at them. The royal family became the topic of conversation among the people after dinner. Where could they save their dignity?

The imperial mausoleum collapsed, and the princes are still fighting. Don’t you think there aren’t enough things to do?

"You two, you are already in your twenties, what are you doing? It's fine if you don't want to share my worries, but what kind of trouble do you want to be satisfied with? A fight to the death? I will grant your wish!"

The emperor angrily waved his sleeves, dropped the memorials on the table, and threw down a dagger.

Clang——

The dagger fell coldly to the ground. The frightened eunuchs knelt down hurriedly, lowered their heads, and dared not even breathe.

The two princes stood side by side in front of the dragon table, their eyes slightly lowered, with no intention of speaking, and no movement.

"Come on, do it!" The emperor walked up to the two of them, "Do it, I allow it!"

“…”

Zong Zhengchen lowered his eyes and said nothing.

On one side, Zong Zhengli, who was extremely thin and frail, was dressed in white. His body was shabby and shaky, and his lips were as white as paper. He coughed weakly twice and knelt down.

"Father, this is all my fault... ahem... I know I am wrong, please punish me."

He coughed softly, his eyelids were dark blue, and he looked extremely haggard.

Seeing him like this, it would be a lie for the emperor to say he didn't feel sorry for him.

I owe this son since I was a child...

The seventh brother has made such a big fuss about this matter, and people outside are talking about it. If he doesn't make a statement, he will be laughed at. But both of them are his sons, and he cares about them very much.

Why--

The emperor sighed secretly and helped Prince Li. "Old Fifth, the most important thing for you now is to take good care of your health. Wei died unexpectedly. She raised you all these years. Even if she didn't have any merit, she worked hard. I have already drafted an imperial decree to confer a posthumous title on you, and it will be sent to Prince Li's mansion soon."

Accidental death?

Zong Zhengli lowered his eyes, a hint of coldness flashing across his eyes.

Can this matter be ended just by posthumously awarding a title?

Father, oh father, it is obvious that you are biased towards Prince Chen and want to protect him. You are so partial!

"Thank you, father." He bowed his hands and apologized, "Not only did I fail to share your worries, I also made you worry so much. It's all my fault. Yesterday, I shouldn't have quarreled with Prince Chen. Please punish me, father... cough, cough!"

He staggered to his knees, coughed violently a few times, the wound on his chest burst open, and he coughed up blood.

"Old Fifth..." The emperor hurriedly supported him, "Imperial Physician, quickly call the Imperial Physician!"

He was almost covered in wounds and was buried in the imperial mausoleum. He was lucky enough to survive, but was smashed to pieces by the bricks.

He coughed violently: "Your son... Your son is fine... cough... I dare not worry father... Your son did not repair the imperial mausoleum well, your son is guilty..."

The more he talked, the worse he coughed.

When the emperor saw this, he blamed himself and felt even more guilty.

Children are innocent.

He turned his head to look at Zong Zhengchen, who was standing on the side with a cold and silent look of rebellion.

The rumors outside are all unfavorable to him, but he is not anxious?

Frowning, he asked:

"Why weren't you there the night the incident happened in the imperial mausoleum? I asked you to arrange the Qingming Festival ancestor worship, but you caused such a big mess. Where were you?"

"I went to accompany my wife."