Chapter 387 Emperor Wen has regrets
"Investigate, make sure to investigate thoroughly!" Emperor Wen looked at those who had rushed over to join in the fun as soon as they heard the news, and they were eager to kill He Zhaojun with a single blow. He smiled coldly, "Until the investigation is complete, the entire city will be under martial law. No one is allowed to leave the palace at will. Violators will be killed without mercy."
"Your Majesty, how should we settle the officials and the third prince and his wife?" Cao Cheng asked the question at the right time, waiting for Emperor Wen to speak.
"Ziduan and Zhaojun, come with me to visit Aheng. As for the others... just stay in Dezheng Hall and take a rest. We will discuss it after the investigation results come out!" After Emperor Wen finished speaking, he stood up and walked towards the harem with a gait that showed no regard for his relatives. The ministers left in the hall stared at each other in disbelief.
These people had not eaten since noon, and they drank a lot of tea but still had nothing to eat. They were all pale from hunger. The De Zheng Hall was very cold. Some of the elderly people could not bear it any longer and went to the toilet many times. Their legs were weak from diarrhea and they kept complaining.
When they arrived at Yongle Palace, Wen Ziduan and He Zhaojun gathered in front of Concubine Yue's bed. Seeing Concubine Yue's condition, they were also very distressed. Emperor Wen held Concubine Yue's hand, looking very sympathetic, and sighed for a long time.
Wen Ziduan lost his temper. "Father, the words of the medical officer who committed suicide today are untrustworthy. His incoherent words have shifted everyone's attention to Zhaojun. If we misunderstand Zhaojun because of this, not only will we wrongly accuse a good person, but we will also delay Mother's treatment. What should we do?"
"Before this man entered the palace, I had already ordered Cao Cheng to investigate him. He had been single until Zhaojun left the Central Plains, when he suddenly married and had a daughter six months after their marriage. But today, he claims that Zhaojun threatened his life and property. Such a crude trick cannot be hidden from my eyes."
Emperor Wen's face turned cold and he snorted, "Although I feel sorry for Ah Heng, I haven't lost my mind! These people really underestimate me."
"Your Majesty has already sent people to search the Third Prince's mansion. I believe they must have made preparations long ago and want to put you in an unjust situation. But if Your Majesty stops them this time, the people behind the scenes will still think of other ways next time. There is no such thing as guarding against thieves for a thousand days. So this time we plan to find out the person behind the scenes and completely clear the obstacles for you two." Cao Cheng bowed to the ground and looked at He Zhaojun and Wen Ziduan with a smile.
He Zhaojun was a bit incredulous. "Your Majesty... no, does Father trust me so much? Even if all the evidence points to me, even if someone says I will threaten the lives of Mother and Your Majesty, that the He family has rebellious intentions, and that Ziduan intends to kill my father and usurp the throne?"
Emperor Wen smiled bitterly: "Zhaojun, what emperor would not be afraid of what you say? I am getting older, but there is a person who is becoming more and more popular and powerful. I will always feel fear, even if this person is my son."
"Father! Son..." Wen Ziduan hadn't finished speaking yet. He pursed his lips, knelt closer, and for the first time reached out and held Emperor Wen's hand.
Emperor Wen patted his hands and said, "But I understand that sooner or later, this empire will be handed over to you two. I am very pleased and proud that you have come this far, because you are my successors, carefully selected and personally trained."
"Everyone uses common sense to infer that I would fear the power of the He family, worry that Zhaojun will one day become uncontrollable, and worry that Prince Ziduan will one day surpass my achievements. But they forget that I was able to seize the country from the Li Emperor, which means I can do things that ordinary people cannot do."
Emperor Wen reached out and helped them both up, "Zi Duan, Zhaojun, I have regrets."
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