Chapter 160 Good Intentions
Upon hearing this, Emperor Sheng suddenly lowered his eyes to look at Zhao Huaizhang lying on the ground. Too many unexpected things had happened again and again today.
Huai Zhang volunteered to guard the imperial mausoleum?
Does he know what this means?
Thinking of this, Emperor Sheng raised his eyes to look at Prince Rong beside him.
The mother of my younger brother, Concubine Chen, came from a prominent family and was the favorite of my father. Since my younger brother was born, I, his elder brother, have always lived in his shadow.
If it weren't for the planning at the critical moment, the one sitting in this position today would be the emperor's younger brother...
Thinking of this, Emperor Sheng frowned and said calmly: "Royal brother, Huai Zhang's request... According to your opinion, what should I do?"
In order to suppress Prince Rong's Mansion, he never allowed Huai Zhang to participate in government affairs in these years, but this is very different from guarding the imperial tomb.
This time, Huai Zhang would be completely away from the capital. Without his permission, Huai Zhang could not even think of leaving the imperial mausoleum.
Emperor Sheng knew clearly in his mind that today's situation was inseparable from the calculations of Prince Rong's Mansion, but what the calculations were was the most important to him as an emperor.
If the target is his position, then the entire Rong family will surely die.
However, if the plan is how to get rid of the control of the third brother and survive peacefully under the control of this emperor.
Then it would certainly not be appropriate for him to kill them all and leave a bad reputation in history books as a murderer of his brothers.
Now, it all depends on the choice of the emperor's younger brother...
Upon hearing this, Prince Rong knelt down respectfully in front of Emperor Sheng. His face was pale and sweat was already visible on his round, plump cheeks.
He first turned his head and looked at Zhao Huaizhang with great sorrow.
Prince Rong was well-known for his love for his sons and daughters. Sending his son to the imperial mausoleum personally was like cutting out a piece of flesh and blood from his heart.
His lips trembled, and his face showed struggle, entanglement, and unbearable pain, but in the end, he seemed to have let out a breath, and his whole body suddenly became listless.
"Your Majesty, I am terrified. Zhang'er is young and hot-tempered, and he has an unstable mind and acted rashly. He almost made a big mistake this time. It is hard to forgive."
"I, your humble servant, dare to ask Your Majesty to grant Zhang'er's request and order him to go to the Imperial Mausoleum to repent day and night and mend his ways to atone for his past sins!"
After saying this, he kowtowed heavily.
When Emperor Sheng saw this scene, he let out a very light sigh, and then uttered a helpless sigh.
"Since my brother and Zhang'er both have this intention, then I will... agree to it."
Prince Rong and Zhao Huaizhang kowtowed again when they heard this, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help!"
It was not until Prince Rong raised his head that Emperor Sheng withdrew his gaze.
The Prince Rong, who was so high-spirited, handsome and extraordinary in those days, finally knelt at his feet. He was so terrified that he had to abandon his legitimate son in order to preserve Prince Rong's Mansion.
Looking more closely, the emperor's younger brother looked much more weathered than his elder brother.
When his thoughts reached this point, Emperor Sheng felt relieved, but at this time, Concubine Chun spoke again, instantly breaking the emperor's just relaxed expression.
"I also beg Your Majesty to grant my wish!"
Emperor Sheng's brows suddenly sank, but he saw Concubine Chun looking up and looking straight at him.
Just like that year in the study, when he ordered Fu Shun to deal with her, she, as a little servant, also looked up at his eyes.
"presumptuous!"
Emperor Sheng was so furious that he suddenly dropped the wine glass and teacup in front of him and threw them in front of Concubine Chun.
At this moment, Zhao Huaixiang no longer cared about being respectful. He immediately leaned forward, spread out his long arms and wide sleeves, and blocked Concubine Chun firmly behind him.
The emperor was furious, and everyone around him knew that it was time to restrain himself.
But Concubine Chun was so foolish and fearless that she spoke again in front of everyone's astonished gazes:
"I beg Your Majesty to grant me and Xiang'er a punishment, so as to restore the majesty of Heaven!"
"You! Good good good..."
Emperor Sheng gritted his teeth. It had been a long time since he had been so angry.
He sneered, "Princess Chun, since you are so willing, I will grant your wish!"
"Concubine Chun has been disrespectful and immoral in front of the emperor. She is unacceptable in the harem. From today on, you will be stripped of your title as concubine and sent to a nunnery to be imprisoned for life as a warning to others!"
Naturally, he could not admit that Concubine Chun was a bad parent. After all, Zhao Huaixiang was also his son. How could the emperor be wrong?
He originally thought that Concubine Chun would be scared after he said this.
But Concubine Chun brushed away the pale-faced Zhao Huaixiang and bowed down to worship him, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"
She changed her tune so quickly.
Seeing that Concubine Chun opened her mouth again and seemed to be unyielding and insisted that he also strip Zhao Huaixiang of his title of King Xiang, Emperor Sheng could no longer sit still.
"Lin, don't push your luck. The third son is also my son!"
"If the emperor breaks the law, he will be punished just like the common people, let alone——"
“That’s enough!”
Emperor Sheng suddenly shouted coldly.
He lowered his eyes to look at Zhao Huaixiang, who was already in a state of decline and had no fighting spirit, and said with a double meaning:
"Old Third, you disappoint me so much!"
"The flower viewing banquet was a cruel and sinister plan. Although it did not lead to a serious mistake, it is an unforgivable crime."
"Go back to your Prince Xiang's Mansion. From now on, without my order, you will never take a single step out of this world in your life!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Sheng walked away on the spot, not giving Concubine Chun any chance to speak.
Eunuch Fushun, who was standing by, was stunned at first, then hurriedly followed. However, at this moment, he couldn't help but look back at Concubine Chun, his heart was shocked!
What a good move: advance to retreat!
Others might not be able to see Concubine Chun's intention, but Eunuch Fushun had been with the emperor for decades and had a good understanding of his temperament, so he could see it clearly.
It is obvious that Concubine Chun is sacrificing herself for the sake of temptation and plotting against the Emperor's will step by step!
The emperor was furious and agreed to Concubine Chun's first request to enter the nunnery, but the emperor was proud and naturally could not and was unwilling to be led by Concubine Chun.
Therefore, His Majesty would never agree to this second request to dethrone the title.
Concubine Chun begged His Majesty to severely punish Prince Xiang, but Prince Xiang was, after all, His Majesty's own flesh and blood, and had won the Emperor's favor in recent days, so His Majesty would definitely choose to give him a lighter punishment.
But today, Prince Zhao launched an attack in front of all the court officials, and this matter may no longer be concealed.
As an "accomplice", Prince Zhao has requested to go to the imperial mausoleum. As the "mastermind", how can Prince Xiang convince the people if the punishment is too light?
After much thought, it turned out that imprisonment in the palace was the most appropriate solution, and this... was probably exactly what Concubine Chun wanted!
Once the punishment is imposed, Prince Xiang will be convicted. The charge of murdering the Crown Princess and the Emperor's grandson alone will make Prince Xiang completely disqualified from seizing the throne.
From now on, Prince Xiang will no longer be a threat to Prince Rui or His Royal Highness the Emperor's grandson.
In this way, imprisonment in the palace not only saved the prince's life, but also naturally allowed the prince to escape from future struggles.
Concubine Chun's intentions are so good...
Thinking of this, Fu Shun had already followed Emperor Sheng out of Qingle Palace, but he still couldn't help but look back again.
The scene in the study back then is still vivid in my mind.
He should have dealt with Concubine Chun, who was just a little maid at the time, but she knelt in front of him, kowtowed and begged for mercy so desperately, just hoping for a glimmer of hope.
As a servant who was also a servant, he finally softened his heart and gave her two words - Princess.
She was smart, and she took advantage of the moment when he was distracted to find the princess.
Because of this incident, he was beaten with a stick.
Just as Fushun was thinking this, he suddenly saw Concubine Chun's gaze pass over Prince Xiang's shoulder and fall firmly on his face.
She nodded slightly at him.
Just like a dragonfly skimming the water, but stopping just enough.
When it came to life and death, she did not ask the prince for help, because she knew that the prince was high above and would not care about the life and death of a servant like her.
But Grandpa Fushun is different.
I think as they are both slaves of low status, Eunuch Fushun can understand her feelings and her strong desire to survive.
Back then, Eunuch Fushun showed compassion to her, and perhaps it was also compassion to his former self.
Once you enter the nunnery, you may never see it again in this life.
At least she had to let Eunuch Fushun know that she would always remember this kindness from the bottom of her heart.
Just staying in the deep inner court of the palace, in silence - is the best reward for him.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Fushun suddenly withdrew his gaze, immediately covered his eyes and lowered his head, then followed behind Emperor Sheng with his back bent.
He still took small, cautious steps.
I don't know why, but I feel that the afternoon sun shining on him is warmer than yesterday.
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