Chapter 252: Beating the Prince to Death
Eunuch Lin could never forget that year.
Although the matter was not made public, everyone who should know about it knew about it.
I don't know if it was because of their selfishness, but they all concealed the matter. As a result, the matter of the emperor's token was kept secret.
They only told this matter to promising sons and daughters, regardless of whether they were legitimate or illegitimate, hoping that their talents could impress the emperor and get the token.
However, don't be fooled by the superficial situation. The turmoil behind the scenes is definitely not something ordinary people can imagine.
For example, there was a legitimate son in the general's mansion. He was considered to be the best among all the other sons in terms of temperament and talent. However, in that year, news came that he had died suddenly. It was a pity that he died so young.
But those who knew knew that this was a conspiracy by other families just for this token. There were several people like Mr. Jiang who died suddenly, or were suddenly injured and sent to the manor to be raised.
Sometimes, the invisible smoke of war is also a war.
Eunuch Lin was still frightened when he thought about what happened back then.
He turned and looked at the heavy door again.
But who would have thought that the final winner would be a five-year-old child?
"It really is true that you can't judge a person by his appearance."
In the imperial study.
The bright figure looked down at the young, handsome and sickly man kneeling in the middle.
After a long time, he slowly walked down and helped him up.
He pinched his arm, which was even thinner than he had imagined, and frowned.
"I told you to go to Qingyun Mountain to recuperate, not to ruin yourself. How did you get yourself into this state? How can I explain this to your grandfather?"
Ji Chenchuan followed the strength of his hand and stood up.
However, he did not easily believe that the emperor in front of him really wanted to give an explanation to his grandfather. If that was true, wouldn't he have a lot to explain?
For example, the young general who had long since died.
But he didn't show it on his face, and only said, "Your Majesty, this is what I should do."
When the emperor heard this, he smiled helplessly.
"Xiaochuan, do we have to talk to each other like this? It wasn't like this when you were little."
His Majesty's vision became more far-sighted.
"When you were little, you were so bold that you actually dared to ask me for that token?"
"Such a small person, yet he is so self-righteous? None of my princes, not even Ah Cheng, have ever been like that."
The emperor smiled. He still remembered that incredibly delicate little kid, who was not even as tall as his thigh, but stood there like a little adult, looking at him seriously with a pair of dark eyes.
He simply knelt down, greeted him, and then reached out to ask for the token.
"At that time, how many young men in the capital wanted to come to me, but they didn't even have the courage to come to me?"
"Tell me, why did I give them such an important thing?"
"Humph, those people really think they are the heirs of some marquisate, some prince, but in the end, aren't they just using their ancestors' names to force me?"
"But the more they force me, the less I will give them. I may even destroy them."
Having said that, he paused.
That year, not only were several noblemen sent away, but he also received many unexpected things.
For example, any one of those stacks of banknotes, which were thicker than his memorials, would be enough to cover the annual expenses of a fourth-rank official.
"I never knew there were so many things under my nose."
"I've worked so hard here, shed so much blood and sweat, and yet in the end, they benefit from it?"
Having said that, he clenched his fists and his eyes were full of fierceness.
The emperor’s face doesn’t have to be furious to be scary. Sometimes, just a small movement or a small look can make people’s heart tremble.
If Eunuch Lin were here, he would be so scared that he would kneel down and shout something like "Your Majesty, please calm down!", but Ji Chenchuan remained very calm.
It wasn't that he wasn't afraid, but he had seen things far more frightening than the Emperor's wrath. Furthermore, he knew perfectly well that His Majesty wasn't talking to him about old times; the important things hadn't even begun yet. He waited for His Majesty's next move.
really.
"Xiaochuan, what do you think about what happened today?"
Ji Chenchuan curled his lips and smiled, coming.
He replied respectfully, "Everything is up to His Majesty."
What could he think? He said to beat the prince to death. Would that be okay? Would he agree?
He just asked this question without thinking about his opinion at all.
When His Majesty heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched and he gritted his teeth.
How come this kid still looks so lifeless after fifteen years? He hasn't changed at all.
He was angry.
"You said you would obey me, so why did you put on such a show in front of me? What? Are you trying to make fun of me?"
This kid is really smart.
The prince thought he had everything under control, and Concubine Ning also thought she had a good plan.
But they had no idea that this brat had seen through their plans long before they took action. This brat even came to the palace at night to ask him to borrow a dragon guard.
What else can you say? Just use it and return it. It won’t be a big deal.
Okay.
The person borrowed it, but the matter became serious.
All the actions of the Crown Prince and Concubine Ning in the Lin Mansion today were not only seen by Ji Chenchuan, but also by his Dragon Guards.
And the guard named Li, every word he said fell into Long Wei's ears truthfully.
In other words, he, the emperor, knew more about this matter than those involved.
"Xiaochuan, I regret leaving you in the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion. I should have recruited you when you were five years old."
Build him a separate palace in the palace. If he doesn't like the palace, he can also build him a separate mansion in Shangjing. In short, I don't want him to have any relationship with other people.
With his intelligence and talent, no one in the court can compare to him. Just with this trick of the Lin family, no one can beat him.
Ji Chenchuan replied to him seriously, "Then I wouldn't be alive today."
Inside the palace? Outside the palace? Alone?
What’s the difference between that and a bird raised by the emperor?
Others might think this was a blessing from heaven, but in his eyes, it was just a cage. Even if it was made of gold wire, it was still a cage, right?
"You?" The emperor was startled, then he smiled helplessly, with a hint of love in his eyes.
"You, I love to hear you speak the truth."
"However, this time, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you."
His Majesty is not a fool.
Ji Chenchuan let him watch such a good show. The general meaning was that the prince had a bad character and Concubine Ning had a pure heart, right?
"But Xiaochuan, you should understand that even if they are wrong today, I cannot go too far. There is also the entire Great Qi Kingdom."
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