Prince Hui's Palace.
Princess Hui also received the news from the palace that the old emperor ordered Prince Hui to be summoned to the court.
Princess Hui appeared calm and did not betray her true intentions. She asked the people in the mansion to quickly prepare the carriage and horses, and then went to find Prince Hui.
As soon as she entered the house, Prince Hui's plump figure jumped out and rushed forward to hug her arm: "Princess, what's the situation now?"
The word "fear of death" was written all over Prince Hui's face.
Princess Hui was much calmer than him. She tried to pull his pig's trotters apart, but failed. She stopped struggling and said quickly:
"The Hu envoys suddenly arrived, and His Majesty summoned you to court, but nothing else was said."
"The eunuch who came today to deliver the imperial edict was too respectful. He left after leaving the imperial edict. Your Highness, please do not delay and enter the palace as soon as possible."
"No, I'm not! I'm afraid!" Prince Hui shook his head frantically, "Why would I enter the palace when I don't know anything about it? How did the Hu envoys enter the capital?"
"Besides, did my father summon me to the palace? He summoned the demon who wanted to take over my body!"
Princess Hui was exhausted, and she was helpless with such a useless man.
"With the shadow guard left by King Yan here to protect you, what are you afraid of? At the critical moment, you don't need to use your brain, it will take over your body."
Prince Hui was still shaking his head. The imperial palace was now a den of tigers and wolves. Who could say for sure whether the shadow was reliable or not?
If the truth comes out, he will be completely finished!
Suddenly, Prince Hui's body froze and stopped moving.
Princess Hui noticed something and saw a man suddenly appear.
Although it was not the first time that she saw Xiao Chenyan being so elusive, Princess Hui still couldn't help but feel her heart pounding.
The King of Hui beside him also arched his body and made a "meow" sound, obviously possessed by the Shadow Cat.
"This is an emergency. Uncle Wang must enter the palace immediately."
Xiao Chenyan said calmly, "Aunt Fourth, everything is as usual. Please send Uncle Fourth out quickly."
Princess Hui nodded quickly, and when she saw Xiao Chenyan coming, she felt relieved.
Xiao Chenyan looked at the shadow King Hui and said, "After entering the palace, don't show your true colors."
Shadow King Hui: "Master, don't worry, meow~"
When Princess Hui heard the cat's meow, her heart, which had been at ease, began to hang in the air again.
Is this shadow cat really reliable?
To the military officials of Dayong, the news of the Hu envoys' entry into the capital was undoubtedly like thunder.
All the military officials were urgently summoned to the court. In the Qingtian Hall, the court officials were a little dazed when they saw the old emperor sitting high on the dragon throne.
Only officials above the fifth rank can enter the Qingtian Palace. What's funny is that many officials who have been promoted in recent years are seeing the emperor for the first time today.
䀴For the old ministers, after seeing the old emperor today, they were also shocked.
Many old ministers still have the impression that the old emperor was an old man with white hair and wrinkled skin but unimpressive majesty. However, the old emperor has not appeared for a long time, and his white hair has turned black.
Although her skin was still sagging, she looked at least ten years younger.
Many people exchanged glances.
Before, the court officials all thought that it was nonsense for the old emperor to retreat and seek enlightenment, but now it seems that he has really achieved something?
Undercurrents were surging in the Qingtian Palace. The old emperor sat high in the temple without saying a word, taking in the expressions of all the military officials, but his eyes were filled with indifference.
After seeing another world and witnessing the power of gods and ghosts, the power struggle in the mortal world seems so boring.
The so-called powerful ministers and emperors in the world are nothing but ants and mustard seeds in front of the power of ghosts and gods.
The calmness in the old emperor's eyes was finally disturbed after Prince Hui entered the palace.
Looking at the plump body of his fourth son, a hint of jealousy flashed in the old emperor's eyes.
He had such an unkempt appearance and was as stupid as a pig, but he won the favor of Lord Wu Peng, surpassed him in blood inheritance, and became Lord Wu Peng's Rong Xi.
The old emperor was really jealous.
But he also understood that the person coming now was no longer his stupid son Xiao Si, but Wu Peng.
Therefore, the old emperor quickly concealed the jealousy in his eyes and returned to his pure and indifferent look, seeing through the world's power.
"I have summoned you all to the court today to announce four things."
"First, the Hu people's envoys came to the capital, wanting to establish peace with our Great Yong for a hundred years. From then on, the two tribes would put aside their hostility and become friends."
As soon as these words were spoken, the court officials became excited.
The military commanders in particular showed mocking expressions on their faces. Some could not help but whisper, "The Hu people were already defeated by King Yan. Is it worth it for us in the Great Yong to make peace with them?"
There were many who held this view. When a general was about to stand up and give advice, the old emperor didn't even bother to look at him and continued:
"I have already agreed to this."
All the military officials were shocked, and their faces looked uglier than if they had eaten shit?
Is this a yes? Are you kidding me!
Even if you want the same thing, you can't be so casual and not mention any conditions!
The imperial court and the military officials were in an uproar. Even those officials who disliked Xiao Chenyan were filled with hatred. Why wasn't the King Yan in the capital? !
The old emperor continued to talk to himself: "In addition, the Hu envoy came here this time and also explained something."
When he said this, the old emperor paused and his face darkened.
"Ten years ago, during the battle of Beiye, the Marquis of Zhenguo did not collaborate with the enemy and sell out the country. It was the crown prince who colluded with the criminal minister Yun Houqi and sold information to the Hu people's royal court, framing the Marquis of Zhenguo and causing 100,000 soldiers of our Great Yong to die tragically in the northern border!"
When this news came out, it was like thunder exploding in the court.
The ministers felt dizzy and could not hear what the old emperor said next.
It was not until the old emperor mentioned that Princess Qingwu, the only remaining orphan of the Zhenguo Marquis Mansion, was held hostage in the Hu people's royal court. This time, the Hu people's royal court wanted to make peace with Dayong and prepared to send the princess back to Dayong.
In the past, officials from the prince's party would have come out to speak up and speak up for their master.
But now, the former prince's party has long since scattered, and the prince is still lying in the East Palace, hanging on for dear life.
Furthermore, when the crimes of Queen Yun, Wang Yu and others were exposed, many people suspected that the unjust case in the Marquis Zhenguo Mansion was related to the prince.
Therefore, the whole hall was silent, and no one mentioned the prince for a while.
The old emperor said one last thing:
"Third, the crown prince colluded with foreign tribes and harmed Ji. He is unworthy of being the crown prince. The deposed crown prince will be sent to the Dali Temple from today, and the Dali Temple Junior Official Xie Shu will investigate and punish his accomplices."
"Fourth, Prince Hui will take over the duties of the crown prince, temporarily manage the court, and have full authority to receive the envoys."
Imperial edicts came down one after another like thunderclaps, overwhelming all the military officials in the court.
The old emperor, however, acted like an outsider. After issuing the imperial edict in an autocratic and dictatorial manner, he announced the adjournment of the court and allowed Prince Hui to meet him alone.
All the military officials in the court were filled with depression, and the only word in their minds was "ridiculous".
This sense of absurdity has existed since the crown prince committed suicide by burning himself, and the old emperor began to seek immortality and ignore the court, and it has reached its peak today.
After the court was dismissed, an old minister left with a loud laugh. His laugh was like that of a madman, and his voice was like that of weeping and telling a story:
"The affairs of the family and the country are just a child's play. It's just a child's play. We are just the clowns on the stage, just accompanying the play. Hahaha! A child's play, a child's play!!"
"I can no longer sing this play!"
As the old minister said this, he flicked his official hat, took off his official uniform, and left.
Huo Yi walked forward without saying a word, picked up the old man's official hat, and also took it off.
Xie Shu stood in the hall with an indifferent look. His colleagues beside him were sighing. Someone asked him:
"Shaoqing has always been outspoken and courageous in making suggestions, why are you silent today?"
Xie Shu didn't respond, as if he was in a trance.
Is it still necessary to speak out and dare to make criticisms in the court today?
Those who sit high in the temple have no intention of serving the country. That majesty regards ordinary people as ants and grass, and the court as a game of chess. All the military men in the court are just playthings in his eyes.
The king is not a king, the people are not people, they are all just fish in the water.
However, since the old emperor had asked him to investigate the deposed crown prince's treason, there was no reason for him not to do so.
Xie Shu looked towards the empty dragon throne, lowering his eyes to conceal the coldness in them.
He knew what he could do for Xiao Chenyan...
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