Chapter 243: The Royal Family Has Always Been Heartless
Emperor Minghe looked at him helplessly.
"You came up with the idea, and it has already been implemented. Isn't it a little late for you to ask me if I regret it now?"
Lu Jingyu: "I am considering the overall situation, but I am also testing the Third Prince."
"If the Third Prince behaves himself, is careful with his words and deeds, he will never do evil again."
"He is your son after all. You should give him a chance to reform."
Emperor Minghe: "He is also your brother."
The third prince is a little younger than Lu Jingyu.
In other words, if Lu Jingyu had not been replaced that year, he would be the third prince.
Qin Xuanye is the fourth prince.
After hearing this, Lu Jingyu immediately lifted his robe and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, I just want to expose the evil deeds done by Concubine Su. Not only did she replace me, she also killed many innocent people."
"I just want to seek justice for those people. As for my status as a prince, it would be fine for me to just be a military commander."
Lu Jingyu had the confidence to say this.
After all, now, putting aside the Duke's Mansion and even his status as a prince, he himself is the youngest and most promising general in the Great Chu.
Even the most experienced General Chen praised Lu Jingyu highly at the beginning.
Others may say this as a way of retreating in order to advance.
But Lu Jingyu said this sincerely.
Emperor Minghe looked at him with mixed feelings.
In fact, there was a moment just now when he really wanted to ask Lu Jingyu whether he planned to eliminate dissidents in advance.
If he makes him the crown prince in the future, how will Lu Jingyu treat his brothers?
Will they kill them all?
Royal families have always been fickle-minded.
Not to mention, Lu Jingyu should have had a grudge against the third prince.
Emperor Minghe sighed and reached out to help him up.
"Jing Yu, I know your true feelings, but these are your thoughts when you were a young master."
"It's also the temporary thought of the people around you."
"When you are in a high position, power will dazzle your eyes. Let's put it this way, actually, at the beginning, Concubine Su was also innocent and naive, while Ye was at most a little playful and had a quick temper."
But now, Concubine Su and the Third Prince have both become extremely paranoid people.
Lu Jingyu shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, although it is difficult to remember your original aspiration, not everyone can do it."
"As for Concubine Su and the Third Prince, they are ambitious and have ulterior motives. Look at Concubine Rou, has she changed since she entered the palace?"
Some people are indeed blinded by power.
But people are kind and upright by nature. They do not covet things that do not belong to them, but will always keep their original intentions.
Emperor Minghe suddenly woke up.
Looking at Lu Jingyu's clear eyes, a strong sense of guilt surged in my heart.
In fact, he was also blinded by one thing, and his mood almost changed because of Jing Yu's change in identity.
Jing Yu grew up under his care.
How could he not know what kind of person this child is?
Emperor Minghe knew that he was too suspicious and almost hurt Jingyu's feelings, so he immediately adjusted himself.
"Now that this matter has begun, it all depends on Aye's decision."
After all, A Ye is his son. If he is willing to reform himself in the future and no longer be as ambitious as Su Fei.
Emperor Minghe naturally wanted to give his son a chance to live.
Of course, if Ah Ye himself chose the path of death, then he couldn't blame anyone else...
The residence of the third prince.
Qin Xuanye paced back and forth in the room with an anxious look on his face. He was ill and his face was pale.
In addition, he was now at a loss, extremely anxious, and his face looked extremely ugly.
"What do you think we should do?"
Xu Yingqing, who was sitting on the armchair next to him, did not rush to speak.
However, Lord Li, who was sitting next to him, comforted him: "Your Highness, perhaps things are not as bad as you think."
Qin Xuanye: "My father has always doted on my mother, but now he has suddenly put her under house arrest. How can nothing happen?"
"What's more, the Empress Dowager has turned a blind eye to this matter!"
Xu Yingqing added: "Princess Jin'an is still imprisoned in the palace and has not been released."
Qin Xuanye's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
He fell down on the armchair with a sad face.
"It's over. Father already knows everything that Mother did. Mother is ruined, and I am ruined too!"
Xu Yingqing continued, "Your Highness, please don't be so discouraged. There is always a way out. You may not have no other options."
Sun Duo, who was standing next to Qin Xuanye, looked at Xu Yingqing with fear.
However, after hearing what Xu Yingqing said, Qin Xuanye suddenly became interested.
"Master Xu, what else can I do?"
"As long as something unexpected happens to His Majesty, and the Sixth Prince is not in the capital, you will be the only prince and will be able to sit in that position legitimately..."
Lord Li next to him immediately said, "Absolutely not! This is too radical. If it fails, there will be no recovery!"
Xu Yingqing snorted coldly, "Lord Li is really as cowardly as a mouse. You really don't deserve the years of teaching from Master Su."
Lord Li was so angry that he was shaking all over. "Of course we are willing to support the Third Prince, but Master Su also taught us to be loyal to the emperor and love our country!"
Because he followed the Third Prince, supported the Third Prince, and guided the Third Prince to become a wise ruler in the future.
So people like Lord Li thought they had done nothing wrong.
They are loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and do not allow treacherous villains to come to power, all for the sake of Da Chu.
Even His Majesty understands their choice.
But now, Xu Yingqing actually instigated the third prince to kill the emperor and his father?
This is absolutely intolerable and goes against the original intention of their reading the books of sages!
Qin Xuanye's heart was moved, and his eyes kept rolling.
In fact, he is now at the end of his rope and has no better way out.
Otherwise, you will just be like fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others.
Sun Duo, who was standing next to him, felt extremely complicated.
He knew clearly that doing so was too risky because the odds of winning were low and the consequences of failure were too much for them to bear.
No, the consequences of failure should be borne by the Third Prince.
If he succeeds, he can replace the third prince without anyone noticing...If he fails, he also has thousands of ways to escape!
And the most important thing is, if the third prince really succeeds.
Does that also mean that he has a chance to own the thorny rose?
Thinking of this, Sun Duo remained silent, pretending not to notice Xu Yingqing's instigation.
But Lord Li still insisted, "Your Highness, please think twice!"
Xu Yingqing said sarcastically, "Does Lord Li think that the Third Prince shouldn't be in that position? Then, do you think the Sixth Prince should be in that position?"
Qin Xuanye was annoyed. He suddenly stood up and kicked Lord Li to the ground with one kick!
"You always try to stop me. Do you just hate to see me get better? Are you someone sent by my Sixth Brother?"
Lord Li, who has always been loyal, was once the most valued student of Tutor Su.
Over the years, he was also the one who contacted other people to serve the Third Prince.
But now the Third Prince actually attacked him. He was completely stunned and sat on the ground, not getting up for a long time.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yingqing immediately stepped forward and helped Lord Li up.
He said in return: "Your Highness, please calm down. Lord Li is definitely loyal to you. He just thinks it's better to be conservative sometimes."
After Qin Xuanye kicked Lord Li, he regretted it.
He was worried that Lord Li and other ministers would no longer support him.
He also quickly reached out to support Lord Li and apologized, "I'm sorry Lord Li, I was too anxious. I was worried about my mother and my uncertain future."
"Besides, what if something happens to me and you are implicated? We have no way out."
In fact, they are so deeply tied together that they cannot be separated with just a few words.
Finally, Lord Li covered his chest and sighed.
"Your Highness, if that day comes, His Majesty is willing to let you go, will you please not hurt His Majesty?"
"Your Majesty has worked diligently over the years, and has always been very good to you and Concubine Su."
Qin Xuanye nodded quickly, "Of course, when my father is willing to give up the throne to me, I will make him the emperor and respect him well."
In fact, Emperor Ming He was still in his prime.
Even under the governance of Emperor Minghe, the country of Great Chu has been peaceful and prosperous, at least for the past few decades.
Lord Li felt bitter, not knowing how this matter would turn out.
Qin Xuanye was very happy.
Sun Duo, who was standing next to him, also had excitement in his eyes.
The corners of Xu Yingqing's mouth also curled up slightly.
After some discussion, everyone took up their respective responsibilities.
Xu Yingqing took a carriage and left the Third Prince's residence in a low-key manner through a small road.
When we passed by a teahouse, we turned in.
He walked into a private room and sat inside drinking half a cup of tea when Qiu Shui, wearing a pink silk dress, walked in.
It was the first time that Xu Yingqing saw her dressed like this, and his eyes swept over her.
Qiu Shui frowned slightly, but still bowed slightly, "Master Xu, the master wants to know how the Third Prince is doing?"
Xu Yingqing retracted his gaze and said sternly, "The Third Prince has decided to force the emperor to abdicate. It shouldn't take too long. Lord Qiu, please report this to the master immediately."
Qiu Shui: "What are the chances of success for the Third Prince?"
Xu Yingqing just raised his little finger.
He said, "I will leave myself a way out, but Lord Li thinks that the Third Prince is too radical and adventurous, and he is still wavering."
Qiu Shui nodded, "Then Lord Xu, please take care of yourself."
Xu Yingqing: "Does the master intend to take advantage of the conflict between the two sides, or wait and see for the time being?"
There is a great possibility that the third prince will fail.
Because he is not fully grown now, if he wants to force the emperor to abdicate, it would be like hitting a rock with an egg.
But if the Ninth Prince intends to take advantage of the opportunity, the Third Prince will be in the open while he will be in the dark, making a feint to the east and attacking in the west before making a final powerful attack.
It will be fine if you do it right!
Qiu Shui was still very calm and composed. "I will report to the master when I get back. When he has instructions, I will inform Master Xu immediately."
"good."
Qiu Shui did not delay and turned around and left the teahouse quietly and returned to the palace.
All the details were reported to the Ninth Prince.
The Ninth Prince narrowed his eyes and tapped the armrest of the chair with his fingers...
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