Chapter 462 Alienation
When King Huai saw this eunuch, he knew something was wrong, but he was quick-witted and had an excuse. King Huai knelt down and said, "I know my crime. This servant was arranged by me to help my mother privately."
When Concubine Shun was imprisoned on the spot, Prince Huai thought it was an ugly thing. He and Concubine Shun had always had a bad relationship. It was Chu Linglong who reminded him that he could take care of Concubine Shun in private. This was against the rules, but there was nothing wrong for him as a son to be filial to his mother, so he thought he would not be blamed for anything.
Xuanyuan Ling listened to his evasive answer and asked calmly: "Is that all?"
King Huai was feeling uneasy.
Xuanyuan Ling just looked at him and didn't call him to get up.
King Huai just knelt like that.
There was a long silence between the father and son, so silent that it was almost awkward. Of course, King Huai was not embarrassed, he was afraid in his heart.
Xuanyuan Ling saw that King Huai was not thinking well. He might not know that King Huai wanted to hide it as much as possible, but he still felt uncomfortable. The person was caught in front of him. He didn't point it out to give him a chance to confess. After all, nothing happened. Now, does he have to point it out and then admit his fault? Doesn't he have any idea in his mind?
"I'll ask you one last time. Is that all?" This voice was much more severe.
King Huai finally couldn't hold it anymore and kowtowed to Xuanyuan Ling: "Your son, I know I'm wrong!"
"explain!"
King Huai didn't dare to say anything anymore, so he had to bite the bullet and tell her about the several times he had met Concubine Yi when he was young. As for what happened afterwards, although it was inappropriate, King Huai pulled Chu Linglong's brother out and said that this eunuch had worked with him on errands and was concerned about Concubine Yi in the palace, so he occasionally asked the eunuch to pass on messages for them. In fact, it was just a family letter, and the number of times was not very often.
After King Huai finished explaining, he kowtowed heavily and said, "I know I was wrong. I should have told you, father. Although Concubine Yi is my stepmother, it is against the rules. I was afraid to say it just now. Please punish me, father."
Naturally, he would not keep the letters he exchanged with Chu Linglong. The eunuch knew that they were corresponding, but he did not know the specific content. He could at least get away with saying that they were family letters. And to be honest, he and Chu Linglong did not have much correspondence.
Xuanyuan Ling couldn't just grab Concubine Yi and confront her. Why would a prince and a concubine confront each other? It's not that he didn't see the loopholes in King Huai's explanation, but at least he gave an excuse.
He didn't push the blame onto Concubine Yi, but the fact that he knowingly committed the crime and admitted his mistake so quickly didn't make people think that he really knew he was wrong.
It was like he was used to admitting his mistakes, and he didn't take it to heart. He admitted his mistakes verbally, but deep down, did he really think that this was wrong?
Xuanyuan Ling suddenly realized that he had also been quick to admit his mistakes in the previous disaster relief. To be honest, King Huai had always been quick to admit his mistakes. How could he have thought that this child was well-behaved and easy to worry about? At this moment, he suddenly felt that with King Huai's personality, this might not be the only time he would knowingly admit his mistakes in the future.
To be honest, Xuanyuan Ling could see some danger in his personality. He did things without considering the consequences. Even when he knew it was wrong, he still did it the way he wanted. He acted in his own way. There was only so much a person like him could do.
Xuanyuan Ling didn't want to admit that his eldest son was just like that. Even if he wanted him to be a prince, he was afraid that he was not qualified. Even if he assigned him tasks in the future, he would not be given important ones.
Xuanyuan Ling wanted to be angry, but he was also tired. He was so annoyed that he wanted to give up. If he didn't want to go through this mess, he might as well cut the Gordian knot.
"Since you know it's against the rules, don't do such things in the future. Go down."
His tone was very calm, and he didn't seem angry at all.
When King Huai listened, he became worried.
There was something wrong with Xuanyuan Ling's tone and the atmosphere of the previous conversation. He had a huge bad feeling in his heart, but he couldn't tell why.
After all, he couldn't figure out Xuanyuan Ling's thoughts. In fact, Zhao Hai could see clearly at this moment that the emperor was disappointed with King Huai. At least there was still hope, but disappointment was different.
As soon as King Huai left, Xuanyuan Ling let out a long breath. It was very generous of Chu Linglong to be able to contact King Huai privately. He still had some impression of Chu Linglong. When Shen Qing mentioned her, he had an impression because this woman had been pregnant twice, and both children did not survive. Later, because of the queen, he recently learned that Chu Linglong's death was related to the queen, which deepened his impression a little.
Should I die for what happened with King Huai?
As a palace concubine, she was careless and did not avoid suspicion. It would not rise to the level of treason, but he just recently found out that her two children died unjustly. If investigation shows nothing else except her carelessness, then she should be demoted and confined to her home.
Xuanyuan Ling ordered Zhao Hai to check on Chu Linglong.
Chu Linglong didn't notice Xuanyuan Ling's work immediately because she didn't have such omnipotent powers. The eunuch didn't often interact with her, so she didn't know that the eunuch was gone.
She was the same as usual today, but Concubine Zhou came outside.
Ming Su asked: "My queen, this noble Zhou is here again, look..."
After the incident with Concubine Qiao, Chu Linglong's attitude towards Concubine Zhou changed. They used to be sisters on the surface and could talk to each other when they met, but after the incident with Concubine Qiao, Chu Linglong suddenly became distant from Concubine Zhou.
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