Chapter 368 The True Prophecy
Seeing Feng Xuanming leave, Lanpin didn't want to stay here any longer and was about to leave, but was stopped by Defei: "Lanpin, you are now the emperor's new favorite. The emperor came here with you today just to let you take charge of the situation. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to leave like this, right?"
Concubine De was deliberately making things difficult for Concubine Lan. She used to be a maid beside Yi Qingchen. How could she have ever hosted a dinner like this?
But what Concubine De said aroused Lanxi's resentment. She thought that she would not do worse than Feng Xuanming's other concubines. Now that Feng Xuanming was willing to give her this face, why shouldn't she refuse it?
Thinking of this, Lanxi did not leave, but sat down directly: "Since the Empress Defei said so, I cannot help but recognize the evil."
Leaving Lanpin behind, Defei helped Concubine Nian to leave first: "Concubine Nian is emotionally unstable, so I will accompany her back to the palace to rest first."
At this moment, Feng Huailue had already followed Feng Xuanming into the imperial study. Feng Huailue was a little puzzled. Why did Feng Xuanming bring him to the imperial study at this time?
Feng Xuanming didn't say anything, and immediately handed several memorials to Feng Huailue. Feng Huailue opened them and saw that they were all impeaching King Pingliang.
One story says that the King of Pingliang often complained about the injustice of the emperor in making him stay in Liangzhou; the second story says that the King of Pingliang had become more and more irritable in recent years, often beating and scolding the soldiers, and even withholding the soldiers' wages, which caused dissatisfaction among the Liangzhou army; the third story says that the King of Pingliang had committed numerous evil deeds in Liangzhou, including occupying land, accepting bribes, and raping women. The cunning servants in his palace even killed people in the street, making the people of Liangzhou miserable.
After seeing these memorials, Feng Huailue immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Father, although the Prince of Pingliang is Qingtu's father, he has lived in Liangzhou for many years. I really don't know what he has done."
"Huai Lue, your reputation of killing your sister and mother has spread far and wide. You must understand that people of the royal family cannot tolerate stigma. As long as you can deal with the evil people in the eyes of the people, you will definitely be able to change your reputation."
Feng Huailue finally understood what Feng Xuanming meant. At this moment, he had a lot of thoughts in his mind.
The King of Pingliang was his biggest help in seizing the throne. If he cut off this arm, he would be further and further away from power. But if he did not get rid of the King of Pingliang, it would also be a matter of endless trouble. At the dinner today, the King of Pingliang's performance was enough to show that he had a rebellious heart.
If I can help my father get rid of the troublesome Prince Pingliang, I will surely regain the emperor's favor and restore my reputation. My reputation is too bad now, and it is difficult for me to ascend the throne. If I can improve my reputation, why do I need to support a puppet emperor?
Who doesn’t wish to sit on the dragon throne himself?
At the dinner today, Feng Xuanming, because of his marriage, had become disgusted with Concubine Nian and her son. As long as he could regain his father's favor, he would surely be able to aspire for the throne.
However, in this case, the only person who would feel sorry for himself is Qingtu. Ever since Qingtu married him, she has managed the eldest prince's mansion very well and has handled matters concerning himself very well, and there is nothing wrong with her.
But the road to succession is difficult. As long as I treat Qingtu a little better in the future, she will definitely forgive me. When she becomes the queen, she will not care about these things with me anymore.
"Father, Qingtu has been accompanying me in the capital all these years, so he must not be aware of what King Pingliang did. When King Pingliang is executed one day, can you spare Qingtu's life?"
After weighing the pros and cons, Feng Huailue finally chose to stand on Feng Xuanming's side.
Listening to Feng Huailue's request, Feng Xuanming's eyes flashed with irony: "Qing Tu is your principal wife, her future fate is of course in your hands."
"Thank you, father!" Feng Huailue kowtowed to Feng Xuanming.
"Go ahead. This must be kept secret."
"Your son obeys your order."
After Feng Huailue left, Feng Xuanming looked behind the screen and said, "Come out."
Rongxue came out from behind the screen and said, "The King of Xixia is really brave and decisive. He can even scheme against his own son thoroughly."
"If I don't do this, will the Queen of South Vietnam still cooperate with me?"
Rongxue smiled. She was the Queen of Nanyue. This time she disguised herself as a holy envoy in order to do things more conveniently, for example, she conspired with Feng Huailue to get rid of the King of Pingliang.
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