Chapter 550 King Yan Awakens
For a time, Liu Jian became the most popular sparring partner in the entire camp.
At the end of each day's training, he had more bruises than before.
Often, new injuries appear before the old ones have healed, and the whole person looks miserable.
But it doesn’t matter, my sister will help him apply medicine.
The good thing is that under this almost inhumane and intensive beating, the effect is amazing.
Liu Jian's skills improved by leaps and bounds.
Moreover, his reputation in the army grew day by day - who wouldn't like such a humble prince who led by example?
San Ya was a little worried about the disbandment of the Black Armor Army, so she wrote a letter to Daya.
Daya wrote back to reassure her, saying that she and Jiang Xuan would take care of things in the capital.
The emperor's purpose is obvious: to strengthen centralization and reduce the influence of various parties.
It's not aimed at the Black Armor Army alone.
But doing so is not entirely a bad thing.
If people are scattered everywhere for a long time, it is inevitable that their hearts will be scattered.
But if the time is not long, these people will also become a help to all parties.
Therefore, there is not much time left for them.
Three months after Prince Huai was imprisoned, the Embroidered Uniform Guards found a large amount of evidence of "usurpation".
But those evidences were all trivial matters, such as buildings, sacrifices, and expenses.
The Embroidered Uniform Guards found several pieces of old brocade in the corner of the storeroom of Prince Huai's Mansion.
It is said that it was a gift bestowed by the late emperor on Prince Huai on his wedding.
There was nothing wrong with the brocade itself, but the problem lay with several old curtains made of this brocade - the edges of the curtains were embroidered with a very complicated "cloud and water ruyi pattern".
The Embroidered Uniform Guard pointed out that the direction of the cirrus cloud lines implied in this pattern is suspected to be somewhat similar to a certain variant of the dragon pattern.
The report stated: "Although it is not a real dragon, its shape suggests a climbing and leaping posture, and its intentions are sinister!"
Most of the other evidence is also completely untenable.
But no one spoke up for Prince Huai.
The late emperor was open-minded, so he dared to have people come to see him.
The new emperor fabricates charges and will do anything to achieve his goals. Who wouldn't be scared?
It's too easy to get into trouble.
So the King of Huai was convicted just like that.
In order to show his "leniency", the emperor ordered that Prince Huai be imprisoned for life.
This is also his usual style - do bad things and then pretend to be merciful.
When this matter reached the ears of King Yan, he was obviously in a heavy mood.
He felt a bit saddened by the loss of a rabbit.
Mr. Zhuge advised him, "Your Highness, you must prepare early. I'm afraid this fire will burn us too."
Prince Yan waved his hand and said, "Not really, not really. This matter is Prince Huai's own fault for not being careful enough."
Mr. Zhuge: "..."
Talking to the prince is really tiring.
The Prince of Yan, however, continued to console himself. "The Emperor wanted to warn these people, so he had to be the first to speak out. He just happened to be caught in the act. Mr. Zhuge, please have someone investigate our mansion and make sure they don't overstep their bounds."
Mr. Zhuge: "..."
Princess, when will you come back?
These people can no longer hold on.
"Well, the emperor is killing a chicken to scare the monkeys. As long as we are careful, we will be fine. Look, didn't the emperor release all the princes?"
Well, no problem, the emperor is a good emperor and his good brother.
It’s no wonder that Prince Yan thought this way, as he has been a law-abiding person since he was a child.
He was honest and was suppressed.
How dare he have such messy thoughts?
Mr. Zhuge: "...Prince!"
"Okay, do as I say."
Mr. Zhuge had no choice but to agree.
He decided to write a letter to the princess when he returned.
The only person who can lift the prince up is probably the princess.
If it was the matter of Prince Huai, Prince Yan could still comfort himself and think it had nothing to do with him. But then, when Prince Dai was investigated, Prince Yan could no longer sit still.
The King of Dai was his closest brother when he was young in the capital.
The two had similar personalities, studied and practiced martial arts together, and shared countless secrets and laughter.
Even though they later became independent and lived in different places, they never lost contact and kept in touch with each other, sending greetings and family letters during the New Year.
This brotherhood is particularly precious in the cold royal family.
When Prince Yan heard that Prince Dai was being targeted by the Imperial Guards, he became extremely anxious and immediately mobilized all his connections and influence in the capital to try to mediate and exonerate his brother.
He was like an ant on a hot pan, restless all day long, constantly urging Mr. Zhuge to find out the news. He sent letter after letter to his old friends in the capital, with sincere words, and was even willing to use his own position as a vassal king to prove that the King of Dai had no intention of being disloyal.
Of course, he didn't know that these letters were withheld by the Princess of Yan.
However, the new emperor's determination and speed in liquidating the vassal kings far exceeded the Prince of Yan's imagination.
Just over a month.
While he was still desperately looking for a chance to turn the situation around, the tragic news came like a bolt from the blue - the King of Dai committed suicide by jumping into the lake.
When the news was delivered to the Prince of Yan's Mansion in Nanjing, it was also delivered with a suicide letter written by the Prince of Dai before his death. The letter was sent by his confidant at the risk of his life and was finally delivered to the Prince of Yan.
The King of Dai was proficient in all arts, including music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and was especially good at playing the zither and calligraphy.
Looking at the familiar handwriting and thinking of the separation between heaven and earth, King Yan burst into tears.
The contents of the suicide note made him heartbroken.
The King of Dai said that although he knew that no eggs could survive when the nest was overturned, he still made a final struggle, hoping that the emperor would spare the lives of his wives, concubines and children in consideration of his confession of guilt and his voluntary suicide.
King Dai said that if he could get what he wanted, he also hoped that his brother King Yan would help him take care of his wife and children.
"After I leave, I sincerely hope that you will remember our past friendship and take care of them so that they don't become homeless and can survive. Even in my grave, I will be grateful for your kindness!"
Before the King of Yan finished reading the letter, he was already in tears and his heart was broken.
He tightly grasped the letter wet with tears, as if he could feel the deep despair and unwillingness of the King of Dai before he jumped into the lake.
He was making a last-ditch effort with his own life, trying to buy a way out for his family.
The King of Yan secretly vowed in his heart that he would take good care of his wife and children on behalf of the king.
However, the cruelty of fate is far from over.
Just as the King of Yan was suppressing his grief and preparing to send someone to pick up the widow and children of the King of Dai, another urgent secret report pierced his last glimmer of hope and fantasy.
The secret report contained only a short line of text, but every word was written with blood:
"The entire Dai Wang Mansion was suddenly killed last night. The Jinyiwei investigated and found out that a servant in the mansion, holding a personal grudge, poisoned the well. The Dai Wang's wife, concubines, three sons, two daughters, and dozens of servants were all killed!"
Prince Yan stood up suddenly, his eyes went dark, he staggered back a few steps, and fell heavily onto the cold armchair.
Keep them safe...
No one is spared...
When Mr. Zhuge arrived, he saw the King of Yan with tears on his face, but a mocking smile on his lips, muttering to himself, "What a man, poisoning with a personal grudge."
The emperor is really something. He won’t even pretend properly.
The King of Yan felt even more ridiculous.
He actually thought that the emperor could let Prince Dai go and let himself go.
hehe.
After all, he was too stupid.
"Your Highness, Xiao Yan's letter has arrived." Mr. Zhuge said softly.
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