Song Hongshen knelt in the middle of the greenhouse and was about to speak.
Song Zan stood up, walked over to Song Hongshen and said, "Your Majesty, I can give you an explanation about the portrait."
Emperor Xuande didn't expect Song Zan to speak, and said unhappily, "You want to explain? I think you're trying to excuse your son, right?"
"People say a tiger father will have a dog son, but I think Song Hongshen's disrespect for the inferior and his arrogance are just like his roots."
"Aren't you explaining for him? I want to hear your explanation. If you can't explain it clearly, I'll punish you."
Emperor Xuande felt extremely uncomfortable when he thought that Song Hongshen might be secretly coveting Concubine Chen.
This anger was also vented on Song Zan.
Of course, Emperor Xuande was no fool and knew that someone might have framed him. So he did not deal with it directly, which gave Song Hongshen a chance to clarify.
Song Zan was also filled with anger. Why did the prince attack Song Hongshen again and again, either suppressing him or framing him?
Because the prince was the emperor and he was the subject, Song Hongshen could only retreat and tolerate again and again.
He raised Song Hongshen for twenty years, not to suffer the humiliation he suffered from his father and son.
Song Zan was already angry, and the emperor's words were like a stab in his heart.
Thinking of his deceased sister, the grievances Song Hongshen suffered, and the Song family's compromise, Song Zan no longer cared about so much.
He directly pulled Song Hongshen, who was kneeling on the ground, up and said, "This is not your fault. Stand behind your father."
Although Song Hongshen didn't understand why, he still stood up and stood behind Song Zan.
Emperor Xuande laughed out loud in anger, "Isn't it his fault, or is it my fault?"
Song Zan said solemnly without hesitation, "It is indeed your Majesty's fault. If a son is not well educated, it is the fault of the father. Your Majesty has not fulfilled his responsibilities as a father for so many years. You should reflect on yourself."
"Your Majesty, you said it's all about following your roots. I deeply agree with you. This child may have inherited your Majesty's temperament and character."
The greenhouse suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, and everyone looked at Song Zan in surprise.
They could hear every word Song Zan said, but when they put them together, they seemed to not understand.
Song Hongshen tugged at the corner of Song Zan's clothes in surprise, "Father..."
Song Zan ignored him and motioned him not to speak for the time being.
Shen Zhixiu's mind worked quickly, and he understood what was going on almost as soon as Song Zan finished speaking.
He was only surprised for a moment before he began to think about what would happen after Song Hongshen returned to his ancestral home.
Su Zhilan and Song Wanwan looked at each other, both staring in disbelief, but not daring to speak.
After a long while, Emperor Xuande finally asked, "Song Zan, what do you mean?"
Song Zan said sternly, "What I mean is that Song Hongshen is the child of the late queen and Your Majesty. If Your Majesty wants to hold me accountable, I shouldn't be the one to blame. After all, I'm only his uncle."
"As for the portrait, the person in it is actually the late queen."
"Today is the Double Ninth Festival, so I asked him to carry his mother's portrait with him as a reminder."
The late Empress and Consort Chen were similar in appearance, and the painting wasn't very detailed. One could only make out the outline of her face and her eyebrows, so it made sense that she was the late Empress.
Xianfei was in a state of turmoil. How could Song Hongshen be the late queen's child? Hadn't they perished in the flames?
She had sent her trusted aides to examine the remains carefully. The adult's pelvis was clearly open, and the child's remains were the size of a full-term baby. The late queen was already about to give birth when she was burned to death, so she had never suspected anything.
"Lord of Loyalty, you're not afraid that the Emperor will punish King Zhongyong, so you're making up this excuse, are you?"
"The royal bloodline cannot be confused, especially the legitimate son of the late queen." Concubine Xian said seriously.
Song Zan glanced at Concubine Xian with disdain and said disdainfully, "It is enough for Concubine Xian to know that he is the legitimate son of the late Queen. As for whether what I said is true, please let Your Highness the Prince of Qi check it out."
Mr. Zhou, who had been named a prince, showed helplessness on his face. He thought that he was also a miracle doctor in the world. Although he could not heal the dead, he could still cure diseases and bring people back to life.
But why has he been interfering in other people's ethical and bloodline disputes ever since he arrived in the capital? What is this?
Although he thought so in his heart, he still stood up when the emperor asked him to come forward.
Because the paternity test required specific medicinal powder, he did not bring it with him and went to the Imperial Hospital to prepare some for himself.
When Mr. Zhou went to prepare the medicine, the greenhouse fell silent again.
Emperor Xuande stared at Song Hongshen in astonishment for a long time. Is this his son?
He suddenly remembered what Master Jingru said before he passed away. If Song Hongshen was really his son, wouldn't those words be applicable to Song Hongshen?
A few days ago, he was still lamenting that the prince did not have half the wisdom and talent of Song Hongshen. Today, Song Zan told him that this was his son.
Emperor Xuande felt like he was dreaming, and it didn't seem real.
Mr. Zhou had not returned yet, and all the court officials present were silent, not daring to say a word.
But even though he didn't say it, he was still thinking about it in his heart. Judging from the look on Marquis Zhongyi's face, it didn't seem like it was fake.
If this is true, then the capital will really change.
The legitimate son of the late queen, with the Song family as his backer, military achievements under his belt, and military power in his hands. With such a person by his side, can the prince still maintain his position as the crown prince?
The prince was also thinking about this question at this moment. If Song Hongshen was really the legitimate son of the late queen, how should he deal with it?
The second prince, who was sitting behind the crown prince, looked up at Song Hongshen. If this was true, he would have a powerful enemy, and the road ahead would become even more difficult.
Emperor Xuande suddenly asked Song Zan, "If he is Zi Ning's child, then who was the person who lost two lives in Fenghe Palace? And where is Zi Ning's body?"
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