The Sixth Prince walked out with an indignant look on his face, and happened to run into the Second Prince and his wife who came to visit.
"Second brother, second sister-in-law."
The second prince was of humble origins. His biological mother was just a noble lady, and his mother's family held ordinary official positions and had no outstanding qualities.
He has always been close to the eldest prince and the sixth prince.
"Sixth brother," the Second Prince's wife stepped forward and said with concern, "I heard that the eldest sister-in-law was in trouble. I quickly asked someone to pack the best mountain ginseng and snow lotus to give to the eldest sister-in-law to calm her mind and replenish her energy. However, no matter how expensive this tonic is, it can't heal the pain in your heart."
"The eldest sister-in-law is so gentle, and Yan'er is so young, but she has to suffer such an unexpected disaster. As a woman, I really feel..."
She held the handkerchief, covered her red eyes, and choked back tears.
"It's really uncomfortable..."
Bursting into tears.
The Sixth Prince immediately comforted him:
"I'm sorry to have worried my second sister-in-law, but that day you went to Tianling Temple with my eldest sister-in-law to worship Buddha, so why did she go down the mountain alone?"
The Second Prince's wife quickly glanced at the Second Prince and choked up:
"This is also what I'm suspicious about. At that time, it suddenly rained heavily. The eldest sister-in-law missed Yan'er and was worried about him. She would rather brave the heavy rain to return to the capital. I don't know who took advantage of her motherly heart..."
A mother's kind heart turned out to be a fatal sword.
What a sinister thought!
The Sixth Prince clenched his fists in anger.
Who else could be responsible for this matter except the Regent?
But his elder brother told him to be patient and not to act rashly because he had no evidence. He could only hold his anger in his heart. It was so cowardly!
He flicked his sleeves and left angrily.
The Second Prince's wife wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and her expression returned to calm.
It has been two days, and the eldest prince has not taken any action against the regent.
It can be seen that the eldest prince is patient and smart.
However, if the eldest prince does not take action, how can we use the regent to get rid of the eldest prince?
Only when the eldest prince loses power will the second prince have the opportunity to step forward and become the crown prince.
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Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Chu Li's injury was finally healed. After taking off the gauze, he could swing his right hand twice in circles and was back to being full of energy.
However, the autumn hunting season arrived soon.
As a prince, she also has to participate.
Concubine Wen encouraged him: "Come on, kid. If you come back with the first prize, maybe your wish to dress like a woman will come true."
"What about the fact that I am not of royal blood?"
"That is definitely a capital crime."
Chu Li was slightly stunned: "If I change back to female clothes, won't I have to die?"
"Yes," Concubine Wen nodded, "Didn't you say you wanted to return to women's clothing? You didn't say you wanted to live."
"..."
Chu Li took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Mother, please be careful. When you sleep with father at night, don't talk in your sleep or let anything slip."
Concubine Wen waved her hand:
"Don't worry, your father is old now, and it's easy to deal with at night. It will take at most a quarter of an hour... um!"
The wet nurse who came into the palace as a dowry quickly covered her mouth.
Ouch!
Ancestors!
Don't say such things!
It was an autumn day with the sun shining brightly. In the royal hunting ground, the imperial guards in yellow jackets led the way, the imperial guards were stationed there and guarded the area strictly, and a large area was fenced off.
There are countless young men.
They led their horses, held their heads high, and were full of fighting spirit.
Chu Li didn't like to be in the spotlight, so he stood at the end of the group of princes, with Chu Aotian.
Chu Aotian spoke very confidentially:
"Xiaojiu, I must shoot thirty prey today, win first place, dazzle everyone, and make all my hard work in horseback archery for the past half month worthwhile."
"I'll take you with me when I go on stage to receive the award and give my speech."
"Xiaojiu, I can already imagine you worshipping me."
Chu Li dug his ears and heard Yin Yang's voice not far away: "Fifth Brother rarely comes out for a walk, why did you come to such an occasion? Isn't it... asking for humiliation?"
It’s the seventh prince.
Although he was only seventeen or eighteen years old, his words were very sharp.
The fifth prince was sitting in a wheelchair with a thin blanket covering him. He was injured when he was young and was left with lifelong disabilities. He was unable to stand or walk. He was kept in the mansion all year round and seldom went out. His young and handsome face was so white that one could almost see the blood vessels.
The young eunuch pushed the wheelchair, feeling somewhat humiliated and embarrassed:
"Please be careful with your words, Seventh Prince. The Emperor has ordered that all royal relatives, nobles, and officials' children can participate in the autumn hunt."
The Seventh Prince crossed his arms and sneered:
"I am worried that Fifth Brother will be saddened when he sees everyone running and jumping, riding and shooting swiftly, and will be reminded of his own crippled legs. I say this for Fifth Brother's sake."
The young eunuch knew that he was being humiliated, but he dared not say anything.
At this time, Chu Li came over:
"Father taught us since we were young that the Chu Kingdom was conquered on horseback, so all the men in the Chu Kingdom must have lofty ambitions and be brave and courageous. Riding and shooting are essential skills. But why does my seventh brother always come last in the autumn hunt every year? Could it be that... he doesn't want to come first?"
The Seventh Prince turned his head and said, "Who did I think it was? It turned out to be Xiaojiu, who has accomplished nothing and has nothing in his hands."
The other princes, when they reached the age of marriage, had already entered the court to share the emperor's worries.
Only the Ninth Prince slept in all day and went out of the palace to play every now and then.
"I have never won the autumn hunt before, and neither have you, have you?"
Chu Li suddenly realized:
"I see. It turns out that my Seventh Brother is the same as me."
"Don't even bother with this, are you worthy enough?"
He is not a waste like Chu Li!
The Seventh Prince gave her a cold look and left.
Chu Li touched the tip of his nose and walked to Chu Yeli's side. "Fifth brother, it's windy today and you're weak, be careful of catching a cold."
He squatted down and tucked the thin blanket for him.
Chu Yeli looked at her, his sickly pale face was very gentle:
"Xiao Jiu, you don't have to argue with the Seventh Prince for me. He is the only son of the Imperial Concubine, so it's inevitable that he is a little spoiled."
At present, there is a queen, one imperial concubine, two noble concubines, four concubines and six imperial concubines in the harem, as well as countless noble ladies and beauties. The queen has only one princess, and the one with the most noble birth is the seventh prince.
His biological mother, Imperial Noble Consort Jing, held a high position of power, equal to that of a vice-empress.
Chu Li said, "I have always been straightforward since I was young. Even if I quarrel with him, I'm sure my father will not blame me."
It was rare for her to see her fifth brother.
Due to his leg disease, the Fifth Prince has been raised outside the palace since he was six years old. His residence is also located in a remote and quiet place, where he recuperates. Although he is called recuperator, it is well known that the Emperor does not like him.
The disabled prince was like an abandoned child.
Chu Li took out the sachet embroidered by Wen Zhixi:
"I have been recovering from my injuries for some time and have not been able to leave the palace, but Fifth Brother is well-known for his gentleness, modesty and gentlemanly demeanor. Many women are concerned about you."
"God is jealous of talents, so Fifth Brother has a leg disease, but the friendship between the heart is not just superficial. This is my cousin's gift, I hope Fifth Brother will accept it."
Chu Yeli looked at what was in her palm.
"I'm already like this, I don't want to delay a good girl."
"Why is it delayed?" Chu Li stared, "Fifth brother is kind and friendly to others, and he is not arrogant. Many women want to marry him and are lining up to marry him."
Chu Yeli looked at her, his eyes as clear and elegant as ice and snow concealed a hint of darkness:
"Including Xiaojiu?"
"If Xiaojiu were a girl, would she be willing to marry a disabled person like me?"
Chu Li said without hesitation: "If you really like it, you can face all difficulties."
The Emperor has arrived.
The Regent and the Emperor of Chu were accompanying them, and supported by a group of imperial guards. Chu Dichi saw at a glance that Chu Li was giving the sachet to Chu Yeli.
A woman's thing.
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