Chapter 220: Execution in Autumn
The old emperor suddenly recovered, went to court, and met with civil and military officials.
He looked full of energy, as if he had returned to his heyday and had endless energy.
That night, he favored the palace concubine.
Although Li Yuer was injured, she was not troubled by the old emperor.
Old man Zhong was also spared thirty lashes. Because he made great contributions in saving the old emperor's life. The old emperor was so happy that he rewarded him with a lot of good things and directly became the old emperor's personal physician.
Old man Zhong originally wanted to leave the palace, but the old emperor refused and forced him to stay in the palace to check on his pulse every morning and evening.
Old man Zhong didn't say anything, he just stayed in the palace and was served food and drinks.
Liu Shiqi and Zhuang Yan simply hid in the palace where Old Man Zhong was temporarily staying to accompany him.
Only then did Liu Shiqi realize that it was Zhuang Yan who arranged for Old Man Zhong to come to Kyoto.
And Prince Zhang and Master Lin are actually Zhuang Yan’s men.
Liu Shiqi frowned and asked, "Brother Zhuang, is there anything else you are hiding from me?"
[Now that it has come to this, Brother Zhuang should confess his identity to me! 】
[If he doesn’t tell me the truth again, I will ignore him! 】
Old Man Zhong was also a little curious and stared at Zhuang Yan from head to toe.
He had heard Liu Shiqi’s inner voice before, saying that Zhuang Yan was some kind of divine and powerful emperor.
He didn't believe it before.
But what Zhuang Yan had done in the past two years made him believe it a little bit.
But Old Man Zhong still didn’t know what the specific identity of this Zhuang Yan was.
Why will he be able to ascend the throne as emperor in the future?
Otherwise, Zhuang Yan must be the old emperor's son or grandson, which would make him legitimate.
If all else fails, is Zhuang Yan going to rebel against the Ji royal family?
Is this possible?
Zhuang Yan saw that Liu Shiqi and Old Man Zhong were both staring at him. If he didn't explain himself today, they would probably beat him up.
He felt a little guilty.
He also didn't want to see Shi Qi angry.
Besides, his grandfather came all the way to help him, and he couldn't let him down.
Finally, Zhuang Yan calmed down for a while and said.
"Okay, I'll tell you!"
"I told you everything!"
The palace where Old Man Zhong lives is very close to the old emperor's bedroom.
It is afternoon time and the old emperor is taking a lunch break, so he doesn't have to worry about being disturbed.
Zhuang Yan said, "Shi Qi, Grandfather, I am actually the son of the former crown prince Ji Yuexiu!"
"My real name is Ji Lingcang."
Liu Shiqi already knew it, but he still pretended to be shocked.
Old Man Zhong was truly shocked.
With a whoosh, he stood up.
He looked at Zhuang Yan with disbelief.
"You are actually Ji Yuexiu's son!"
That would be Li Mengrou's grandson...
Liu Shiqi looked at his expression and shook his head helplessly.
[Alas, Brother Zhuang is the grandson of my grandfather Bai Yueguang, it’s impossible not to be excited! 】
Zhuang Yan was stunned.
What is white moonlight?
Could it be...
Zhuang Yan glanced towards Old Man Zhong.
After staring at each other for a long time, they both turned their heads away.
Old man Zhong was a little embarrassed and said with a light cough.
"I didn't expect that Zhuang kid is actually..."
"Then do I, an old man, have to bow to you in the future?"
Zhuang Yan quickly waved his hands.
"Grandfather, you are embarrassing me! You are the elder! I should be the one to pay my respects to you!"
Old Man Zhong pursed his lips and looked at Zhuang Yan again.
From this perspective, Zhuang does look a little like Li Wanrou...
Then why didn’t I find it before?
Liu Shiqi: "..."
[Why is there suddenly something weird between Grandfather and Brother Zhuang? 】
“Bang, bang, bang!”
There was a gentle knock on the door.
Then they saw a note was stuffed into the crack of the door.
Zhuang Yan went over, picked it up and took a look.
Liu Shiqi also walked over to take a look.
The note read: Queen Yao, poisoning in Fengming Palace, arrangements have been made.
Liu Shiqi and Zhuang Yan looked at each other.
"Brother Zhuang, what does this mean?"
Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "This is the last straw that broke the camel's back!"
"Shi Qi, do you want to go and take a look?"
Liu Shiqi nodded.
"good!"
Old man Zhong stood up and said, "I'm going too!"
This palace is so boring. There are few interesting things to do.
The three of them left quickly together.
At this time, Li Yu'er regained her former treatment as a favored concubine.
Several imperial doctors personally treated her injuries, and even Old Man Zhong was arranged by the old emperor to see Li Yuer twice.
Old Man Zhong prescribed some medicine for her, and it is estimated that the injuries on her face will be healed within a month. And it won't leave scars.
The palace maids who beat Li Yuer at that time were all ordered to be beaten to death by the old emperor.
The old emperor also specifically warned Queen Yao not to touch Li Yuer again under any circumstances. Otherwise, the old emperor wouldn't mind deposing her from the position of queen.
All these things show how much the old emperor doted on Li Yu'er.
This made Queen Yao very angry.
Not only had she failed to kill the old emperor, she had also allowed Li Yuer to escape death.
Her position in the palace was also challenged.
Many palace maids and eunuchs tried to curry favor with Li Yuer, but they pretended to obey her but actually disobeyed her.
More importantly, many voices opposing Prince An and Prince Hua Yan suddenly appeared in the court.
It was said that King An bought and sold official positions, seized fertile farmland, and colluded with the Kingdom of Goryeo, which was considered treason.
As a prince, King Hua Yan was involved with Anyang, forming a clique for personal gain, accepting bribes, and having an affair with a concubine...
The charges against the two men were all revealed the next day when the old emperor woke up and went to court.
At that time, King An and King Huayan both defended themselves. The court officials who were supposed to be on their side were inexplicably missing by half.
The old emperor had previously experienced a serious illness and was in a coma. When he woke up, he already felt that the power in his hands was unstable.
Fu Hai also told the story of how Prince Hua Yan and his men controlled the court and the harem when the old emperor was in a coma.
They obviously all wanted the old emperor to die quickly.
When the old emperor knew this, he couldn't bear it any more.
They are dancing in the old emperor's minefield.
The former crown prince's reputation surpassed that of the old emperor because he was too smart and wise. That's why the old emperor allowed King Hua Yan to plot against the prince.
Now, the old emperor will naturally not spare King Hua Yan and the others.
So in the court, the old emperor didn't even look at the evidence and directly put Prince An and Prince Hua Yan in prison.
Not only were the two of them stripped of their titles of prince.
He also ordered the execution in the autumn.
Prince Hua Yan's nominal biological mother, Concubine Ding, was also held accountable and banished to the cold palace, where she was not allowed to leave for the rest of her life.
Queen Yao was not the biological mother of King Hua Yan, but she escaped the disaster.
Queen Yao pleaded for mercy on behalf of Prince Hua Yan and the others, but was scolded by the old emperor and forced to reflect on her mistakes behind closed doors.
Queen Yao was so angry that she smashed everything in the house.
Queen Yao's face was grim, "You forced me to do this!"
"Someone, notify General Zhang of the city defense army! We will take action tonight..."
She wanted the old emperor and that bitch to die together...
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