The Fourth Prince said, "Duke of Yingguo, look at yourself now! Do you still live up to your father's reputation? I remember the late Emperor often praised your father, Fei Yanggu, when he was alive. He made great contributions to the late Emperor and the Qing Dynasty. That's why the late Emperor favored the Duke of Yingguo's mansion and valued your Ulanara clan. He even allowed me to marry Fei Yanggu's eldest daughter, your sister. In many things, the late Emperor and I turned a blind eye. Otherwise, do you think the late Emperor and I didn't know what you did?"
The Duke of England did not understand what the Fourth Prince meant, but he still lowered his head and dared not look at him, saying, "The late Emperor and His Majesty's imperial grace is boundless, and the Ulanara clan will never forget it."
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince couldn't help but sneer. He paused and then said, "Now your sister is the current Empress, and you have inherited the title. I remember your concubine's daughter even became Hongshi's wife, right? Your Ulanara clan has already achieved great glory, so why are you still not satisfied! You collude with the princes and deceive the Emperor. How can you face me and the late Emperor!"
Upon hearing the Fourth Prince's words, Duke Wuge of Yingguo felt his heart sink. He vaguely sensed that the Fourth Prince was unwilling to let the Duke of Yingguo's mansion and Hongshi off easily this time. He knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly, saying, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I have failed your trust..."
The Fourth Prince, too lazy to listen to him, continued, "You bribed the officials below to create a drought, all for the purpose of currying favor with Hongshi. Because of you, so many people have died in Geshan Village, so many families have been destroyed. How can I forgive you?"
The Duke of Ying was terrified. It seemed the Emperor would not let him off this time, but he had no choice but to put on a brave face and say to the Fourth Prince, "Your Majesty, it is all my fault. It was my idea and I sent people to carry it out. Please do not blame the Prince. The Empress was completely unaware of it. Please investigate thoroughly!" The Duke of Ying felt that since the Emperor would not forgive him this time, he might as well pin all the blame on himself. No matter what, he had to protect the Empress and Hongshi so that the Ulanara clan could continue their glory.
Seeing his expression, the Fourth Prince guessed that he wouldn't tell the truth in order to protect the Empress and Hongshi. The Fourth Prince sighed helplessly and left the prison.
Seeing that the Emperor had left and had not yet received a reply, the Duke of England hurriedly got up and went to the fence, calling out, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please do not blame the Empress, Your Majesty..." But no one responded to him.
The Duke of England collapsed to the ground, his strength failing him. He recalled his father, Fiyangu's, teachings. Fiyangu had told him that as a member of the Ulanara family, contributing to the family and upholding its honor was of utmost importance. His father, Fiyangu, had done it, and he wanted to do it too. He had originally intended to support Hongshi's ascension to the throne, so that his sister would become the Empress Dowager, his daughter the Empress, and their future child the Crown Prince. In the future, the royal family would also have the blood of the Ulanara family flowing through their veins, and the family's honor would be unmatched. But now, not only had he failed to achieve this, but he was also implicating his family, which was what pained him the most.
He knelt on the ground, buried his head in his hands, and burst into tears. This grown man, seven feet tall, wailed, "Father, I'm so sorry. How can I face you after I die? Father, if you are watching over me from heaven, please help your son!"
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