Chapter 220 The eldest prince was beaten!
Lin Xiaoyue showed a warm smile on her face. Ever since she had her godfather's family, she truly felt how good it was to have family!
"I know. But if I leave, what will happen to Dad? He definitely won't want to go with us. Let's leave it this way for now. No one can force me to do something I don't want to do."
Chen Yunyun stared at Lin Xiaoyue in a daze and asked, "They can't force you, but what about Brother Liang? What if he's persuaded by those people? What will you do then?"
Lin Xiaoyue smiled and said, "Four-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are everywhere. Forget it, let's go back!"
Chen Yunyun was amused by Lin Xiaoyue's words. She felt that Lin Xiaoyue might really not care about these things. In that case, she no longer worried about it.
"Well, let's go! It's still early, let's go and chat with uncle for a while." Chen Yunyun walked back carrying the wooden barrel.
On the other side, Liang Jingyao returned to the city gate and saw that the fire on the city wall had been extinguished and the Cheetah Army was demolishing the burned-down houses. So he went to find Chen Hu with peace of mind.
"Chen Hu, how is the investigation going on with those new recruits? Are they keeping up with the training?" Liang Jingyao walked into a room next to the city gate and asked.
When Chen Hu saw Liang Jingyao, he immediately put down the paper in his hand, stood up, and gave his seat to Liang Jingyao. He then said respectfully, "I've checked, and those who came out of the village are fine. The training of new recruits is different from that of veterans. I'm already increasing the intensity, hoping to improve their combat effectiveness in a short period of time."
Liang Jingyao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, you did a great job! And what about those dozens of beggars? Are they causing any trouble while locked up in the room?"
Chen Hu shook his head and said, "No, they live here with good food and drink all day long. I'm afraid they won't want to leave in the future!"
Liang Jingyao smiled and said, "Just don't cause trouble! We're only here temporarily. Once we leave, we'll have to give up the rented house. They won't be able to leave unless they pay for it themselves."
Chen Hu hesitated and said, "Master, I think it's time for the prince to return. Otherwise, we won't be able to enter the capital on our own! It's not a good idea for us to stay in Yangming Town all the time."
Liang Jingyao waved his hands and said, "It's not the right time yet. Although the Queen Mother is on our side now, the Crown Prince is still in the capital. Even if we kill the ruthless Emperor Liang under the slogan of killing him, the people from the Zhenguo Duke's faction will stand up and incite everyone to support the Crown Prince to ascend the throne. What should we do then? Let's wait a little longer and let them become enemies first!"
Chen Hu frowned and said, "It's a pity we're not in the capital, otherwise we could always stir up trouble in the palace and cause Emperor Liang and the eldest prince to fight."
Liang Jingyao waved his hands and said, "Don't worry! Maybe they've already started a fight!"
Chen Hu looked at Liang Jingyao doubtfully. He still felt that Liang Jingyao's idea was too good. A tiger father will have a dog son. Besides, Emperor Liang only had one son, the eldest prince. Without anyone else fanning the flames, it wouldn't lead to a life-and-death fight!
But, in fact, the atmosphere in the palace is very tense now!
In the Qinzheng Hall, Emperor Liang sat high and mighty on the dragon throne with a very ugly expression on his face. He had smashed everything that could be smashed in the hall, but no matter how angry he was, he had no intention of going to the Left Prime Minister's residence to pay his respects to the Left Prime Minister.
At this time, the eldest prince strode in wearing a dark blue dragon robe. He knelt on the ground and pleaded sincerely, "Father, I am deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about the Left Prime Minister. I have come to visit you!"
Emperor Liang looked at the eldest prince kneeling on the floor of the hall, his expression growing even colder. "Hmph! I've never seen you care about me this much. You've been to the palace so many times I can't even count on my five fingers. What's wrong with you today?"
The eldest prince replied calmly, "Your Majesty, I am an unfilial son! But judging by seniority, the Left Prime Minister is my great-uncle, and representatives from other mansions have already gone to pay their respects. If Your Majesty is too grief-stricken, I am willing to go on your behalf."
Emperor Liang waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Whatever! Go if you want! I don't have the time!"
The eldest prince bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, I will go right away! However, what about Yangming Town? The Left Prime Minister has suffered two consecutive defeats. We must win back a victory! If your Majesty agrees, I am willing to fight to the death to help you solve your problems!"
Emperor Liang looked deeply at the eldest prince and said, "Get lost!"
The eldest prince's gentle expression almost broke. He took a deep breath and said, "Father, did I say something wrong?"
Emperor Liang winked at the guards on either side and said, "Drag him out and give him twenty lashes!"
Two imperial guards immediately stepped forward and dragged the eldest prince out of the Qinzheng Hall.
The eldest prince struggled unwillingly, shouting, "Father, what have I done wrong? Why are you treating me like this? Father!"
Immediately, cries of pain were heard outside the palace, “Ahhhh!”
Emperor Liang's face was as black as ash at the bottom of the pot. The eldest prince Liang Hongxian was his eldest son. Because of his background, he had not been liked since childhood, so he invested a lot of energy in cultivating Liang Hongxian, so he knew this guy's character very clearly!
Liang Hongxian didn't have the courage to say something like fighting to the death. It was obvious that he was instigated by the Duke of Zhenguo and wanted to gain control of the Iron Cavalry Army by leading troops to war!
Humph, I'm not dead yet, and everyone wants to ride on my head! Do you really think that being an emperor is just a joke?
"Someone, come here! Go and invite Grand Tutor Zhao into the palace!" Emperor Liang said to the young eunuch beside him.
The young eunuch responded, quickly left the palace, and brought Master Zhao into the Qinzheng Hall.
Grand Tutor Zhao bowed respectfully and said, "This old minister pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"
Emperor Liang gave him a false support and said, "Grand Master Zhao, please stand up. I have two things to ask you to come into the palace today."
Grand Tutor Zhao bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, please feel free to speak. I will go through fire and water, no matter what!"
In reality, Master Zhao was so resolute in his words because he had heard from a young eunuch on his way here that the eldest prince had angered the emperor and received twenty lashes of the board. Master Zhao thought to himself that he didn't have the strength of a young man and would probably die before he received ten lashes!
Emperor Liang naturally didn't know what Grand Tutor Zhao was thinking. Before Grand Tutor Zhao arrived, he wrote an imperial edict, "Noble Concubine Rong has diligently performed her duties in the palace over the years. I am very pleased with her. I now confer her the title of Empress Rong. What do you think, Grand Tutor Zhao?"
Zhao Taishi's heartbeat instantly accelerated. The position of Empress had been vacant for a long time. Even after he took in many concubines, he never mentioned the idea of appointing an empress. Why did he suddenly bring it up? And to a granddaughter, Concubine Rong?
A childless woman becomes the empress. Is Emperor Liang too cruel, or does he want to take advantage of the Zhao family again?
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