A Cai's work The Emperor's Phoenix: Abandoned Concubine The Emperor's Phoenix: Abandoned Concubine Volume 1 1971 Child, as you wish...
Although the little emperor was young, a child who grew up in the palace had no childhood. He was already aware of the situation at the court. Although he did not understand, he knew that his father was in trouble.
Before leaving, the little emperor specially asked someone to carry him to Wang Jinling. His tender face was tense as he said seriously, "Sir Wang, he is my father."
Although he was a child with a baby voice, he pretended to speak like an adult, being extremely serious. If it were in any other occasion, people would laugh, but now no one could laugh.
Facing the little emperor's dark eyes, Wang Jinling nodded: "I understand."
He would not take the life of the retired emperor. This was his promise to the young emperor.
The young son's childish words made the emperor's cold heart clenched hard, his eyes reddened, and a trace of regret welled up in his heart...
When Fu Lin turned against him, the retired emperor knew that things were going to be bad. He had planned everything, but he had never expected Fu Lin to betray him.
Fu Lin's betrayal was a signal. Any ministers with brains would understand that there was no way out by following him. Didn't they see that Fu Lin had betrayed the retired emperor?
The moment the Black-Armored Guards appeared, the Emperor knew that everything he had done today was nothing more than a clownish act.
It's over. It's all over.
The emperor collapsed on the dragon chair, staring at Wang Jinling in a daze. His sharp eyes dimmed instantly, but there was still a hint of admiration in his eyes: "I have long said that you are extraordinary. But you are unwilling to serve me."
The emperor loves and hates Wang Jinling. He loves Wang Jinling's talent and hates Wang Jinling's lack of practical knowledge.
"Thank you very much for your kindness, Your Majesty. I don't like being an official, but I have no choice but to do so today." Wang Jinling bowed respectfully to the Emperor.
Apart from some minor matters, Wang Jinling still respected the retired emperor very much. The retired emperor had never treated him badly, and even allowed him to hold an important position when he was blind. It was because he saw things too clearly and did not want to get involved in royal affairs.
"You... are very good. If I had your help, the situation today would be different." When the emperor said this, his eyes fell on Fu Lin, and that look was filled with endless disgust.
"I have failed the kindness of the Emperor." Wang Jinling kept being humble, which made the Emperor feel even more regretful. He couldn't help but wonder what the situation would be like if he had Wang Jinling's assistance?
People are so strange. Fu Lin once risked his life for the emperor, but once he did something detrimental to the emperor, the emperor would hate Fu Lin to death.
On the contrary, Wang Jinling had never done anything for the emperor, and even repeatedly lost face for him and became his enemy. But in the end, the emperor admired Wang Jinling the most.
The reason is very simple, because Wang Jinling has never concealed the fact that he is not used by the emperor, he has always been very "real". This is why Wang Jinling said that even if Fu Lin told the world that he, Wang Jinling, is a despicable and shameless villain, no one would believe it.
The emperor and his minister chatted in the hall as if no one was around. The emperor seemed to be in a talkative mood, and Wang Jinling always looked like a modest gentleman. The ministers and Fu Lin who were kneeling on the ground did not dare to move. Fu Lin felt the most aggrieved among them.
He has already said that he hates to express his opinion, but these people forced him to do so. Now he has been completely branded as a traitor.
The bastard Wang Jinling had anticipated what would happen today, but he didn't even warn him in advance. He could have pretended to be sick at home and gotten away with what happened today. As a result, he ran into the trap set by the emperor.
It's really unlucky.
Wang Jinling chatted with the emperor for a few words, then stepped back like a gentleman and asked in a questioning tone, "Your Majesty, you have been out of the palace for a long time, do you want to go back and rest?"
It was clearly about chasing people away, but when Wang Jinling said it, it sounded more like caring.
"What? Can't I sit for even a moment longer?" The retired emperor frowned in dissatisfaction.
Today was probably his last day to show up in front of everyone. After what happened today, even if the Ninth Prince was confident, he would not let him go.
In the future, even if he is alive, he will lose his freedom.
Wang Jinling said gently: "Your Majesty, don't you think today is a special day? On such a special day, something special will naturally happen."
The meaning of Wang Jinling's words was very clear. The person who treated the retired emperor would cause the retired emperor to be in trouble today, so he must have other actions.
The emperor is not a fool, so he naturally knows about this, but what does it have to do with him?
The retired emperor sneered and said nothing. Wang Jinling did not dare to drag the retired emperor away in front of all the civil and military officials in the court. If he really did that, he would have to bear the infamy for the rest of his life, and everything he had done before would be in vain.
Wang Jinling smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, the emperor is your son."
The retired emperor was shocked. He felt depressed when he thought of how the little emperor said to Wang Jinling in a serious face before he left: "Sir Wang, he is my father."
Such a young child usually doesn't even dare to talk to Wang Jinling, but when the emperor was in trouble, he was the only one who stood up and spoke for him.
"Xiao Ba..." The retired emperor's eyes were red. He had never looked at Xiao Ba properly since he was born, and had always used him. However, he never expected that in the end, the only one standing by his side was this little son who had always been used.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has a pure heart and never forgets his father. I hope Your Majesty can favor the Emperor this time." Wang Jinling bowed with both hands and paid a great salute to the Emperor.
Upon seeing this, all the ministers in the court slowly bowed their heads and tried to persuade the retired emperor.
In this way, everyone can step down, and there is no use of knives or guns, which is always better. Of course, those who died outside the hall were not seen by the public, so it was just a cover-up.
The fight between the retired emperor and Wang Jinling in the palace was nothing more than a quick exchange of words to delay time; what could truly decide the fate of the throne owner was the fighting outside the palace.
Outside the hall... first, the retired emperor's men took action, forcefully taking over the imperial guards. Anyone who refused to obey was killed on the spot. Then, the black-armored guards secretly dispatched by Wang Jinling broke into the palace and snatched the command of the imperial guards from the retired emperor.
The black-armored guards entering the palace does not necessarily mean that Wang Jinling has the upper hand, but it does show that Wang Jinling had long been on guard against the retired emperor. It is not that Wang Jinling is unprepared. It is very difficult for the retired emperor to control the Forbidden Palace!
The retired emperor had a clear mind. Although he knew he had no chance of winning, people are always like that. They won't cry until they see the coffin. They won't admit they have lost until they fight to the last drop of their blood. They always believe that they still have a chance of turning the tables.
Should I let go now, or hold on to the end?
The retired emperor sat on the dragon throne, with countless thoughts and images flashing through his mind, finally settling on the little emperor's pretending to be serious face.
The emperor felt a lump in his throat...
"Forget it, forget it. The person I feel most sorry for in my life is Xiao Ba. Today I will do as Xiao Ba wishes." Xiao Ba didn't want him to die. If he continued to hold out, he would probably have to die.
The emperor stood up tremblingly. As a loser, he still stood straight...
Feng Qingchen, who was lying on the deck with the Ninth Prince, enjoying the sunbath on the sea, had no idea how bloody the Dongling Imperial City was. The two of them were lying leisurely on the deck, letting the sea breeze caress their faces...
They finally escaped from the storm at sea and found the right route. Shouldn't they enjoy themselves?