Chapter 547: The Beginning of the Reduction of the vassal states
Yun Ting sympathizes with Chang Hui, but isn't he also sympathizing with himself?
As for Erya, she and Chang Hui had already broken up, and she was unaware of Chang Hui's persistence.
I seem to be in a worse situation.
If Erya knew that he had a woman outside, she would probably think that he was just that kind of person. She would probably write a letter to scold him and urge him to take responsibility.
Thinking of this, Yun Ting couldn't help but smile bitterly.
But since this is my choice, I have to stick to it no matter what.
He didn't plan to mention Chang Hui's affairs to Erya, so he let Chang Hui speak on his own.
He still had to think about how to get the emperor to agree to open the coastal defense.
Nowadays, when private individuals do overseas business, they do it covertly, need to arrange matters with various parties, and take risks.
So Arya needs a pass.
He came to find a solution.
When the Dragon Boat Festival came, the emperor suddenly issued an order to imprison Prince Huai and his family and ordered the Royal Guard to investigate Prince Huai.
This is something very wrong.
Because they first imprisoned him and then investigated him, it was equivalent to having no evidence, and they convicted the Prince of Huai based solely on a "false" charge.
Prince Huai was the man who had let Jiang Yi down back then.
The Prince of Huai, who was born with a beautiful face and charmed countless women in the capital, but had disabled legs.
Zhou Xiaoyao went back and told Jiang Yi about this.
"Your Majesty's actions are completely unreasonable," Zhou Xiaoyao said, "They have been imprisoned along with the children."
The King of Huai had two sons at first, and later one more was added. They all studied at Longtao Hall.
Seeing his indignant look, Jiang Yi shook her head and took his hand to place it on her bulging belly: "Don't be like before, blindly tough and offending so many people. If it has something to do with us, forget it, but if it has nothing to do with us, don't force yourself to get involved."
She is seven months pregnant.
"I've told you before that I've long been like a stranger to Prince Huai."
Back then, she liked Prince Huai, and Prince Huai was also attracted to her.
They are in love with each other.
But later, someone around Prince Huai advised him not to marry Jiang Yi.
Because Jiang Yi has the Jiang family behind him and has prestige in the army.
Prince Huai is physically disabled, so it is best for him to keep a low profile so as not to offend anyone. No matter who becomes the emperor, he will be a rich and idle prince in the future.
So, King Huai retreated.
Jiang Yi did not force him, mainly because this matter could not be forced.
Later, Prince Huai got married and had children, and Jiang Yi wandered around on his own for many years.
Thinking about it now, I feel a little sad.
"I didn't blame him. I just felt that I was blinded and chose the wrong person." Jiang Yi said frankly, "It's not suitable. I have such a hot temper. Even if we were to force ourselves to be together, it would be a mess in the future."
Speaking of which, I should thank you for not marrying me.
"I just felt that he was timid and cautious, but in the end, he was the first to bear the brunt of the consequences." Jiang Yi shook his head.
Maybe life is like this, you can’t get what you want.
"We don't know what he has done, or what the emperor intends to do," Jiang Yi said. "But the most important thing is not to get involved rashly, but to wait and see what happens."
The Fifth Young Master nodded.
At the same time, in order to appease the princes, the emperor, as Yun Ting suggested, released the princes who had been brought to Beijing as hostages back to their fiefdoms.
Princess Yan did not leave.
She stayed with her young son Liu Yu and let Liu Jian return to Jinling by himself.
She has her own plans.
With her here, the emperor will relax his vigilance.
Moreover, she can keep abreast of the situation in the capital at any time.
Someone needs to be in charge in the capital.
When necessary, she will take action and give Prince Yan a push.
Poor Prince Yan, who was far away in Jinling, was so anxious to hear the news that his son was about to return.
He was waiting in front of the palace gate early in the morning, staring eagerly at the end of the official road.
The tall figure stretched out in the sunset, with undisguised anticipation and joy on his face.
My beloved wife is finally coming back with our little son!
I haven’t seen him for a long time, I miss him so much!
Finally, a group of people approached from the smoke and dust.
The tall young man in the lead was none other than Crown Prince Liu Jian.
"Jian'er!" King Yan took a few steps forward excitedly.
Liu Jianli dismounted and quickly walked to his father and saluted: "Father!"
The King of Yan helped his son up and patted his shoulder vigorously, but his eyes looked eagerly past Liu Jian and behind him.
One, two... the convoy stopped and the servants began to unload the luggage, but there was still no sign of the familiar figure and young son that had been haunting him.
He leaned forward and took another careful look, even walking around the carriage twice. His voice sounded aggrieved: "Jian'er, where's your mother? Where's Yu'er? Didn't they come back with you?"
Liu Jian looked at his father, who looked like an abandoned dog, feeling both helpless and amused. He lowered his voice and whispered in his ear, "Father, my mother said it would be better for her and my brother to stay in the capital. It would not only reassure the emperor, but also allow us to keep abreast of the goings-on in the capital, in case of any emergency."
The King of Yan was struck by lightning and became completely dejected.
He looked forward to it endlessly, but in the end all he hoped for was a son.
He turned around listlessly and walked back to the mansion, his back revealing a desolate look.
Liu Jian quickly followed and tried to comfort him: "Father, mother is also thinking about the overall situation..."
The King of Yan hummed in a depressed tone and kept walking. He was obviously in a low mood and didn't want to talk.
The father and son walked in silence for a while.
When they were almost at the study, Prince Yan suddenly stopped, as if remembering something, and muttered nonchalantly, "Oh, that illegitimate son of Xiao Yan is currently stationed in the army. When you're free, go and spar with him. In the future, we'll visit each other often, and you can help me take care of him."
"What?!" Liu Jian's anger instantly exploded, his voice rising an octave. "Father, what did you say?! An illegitimate child?! Lord Xiao's? In the army? I still have to take care of him?"
Oh my God, if my sister knew about this, she would definitely smash his head into pieces.
Prince Yan was startled by his son's reaction and touched his nose guiltily: "Well... that's it..."
"Father! You are so confused!" Liu Jian was so angry that he jumped on the spot, his face flushed red. "How could you hide this from my sister?! Does my sister know? Have you told her? No! I will write to my sister right away!"
As he spoke, he rushed to the study in a hurry.
Sister, please understand, I really don’t know!
I'm not an accomplice!
No, no, I feel like the strength is not enough.
Liu Jian said, Sister, I will help you teach that illegitimate child a lesson!
I have drawn a clear line between him and me, and I firmly stand on my sister's side!
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