Leng Xi explained in a carefree manner,
"Your Majesty, I do not understand what you are saying. I am very happy that my fourth brother will soon ascend the throne. Even if something happens that shouldn't happen, it has nothing to do with me. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
"That's good. I believe Yu'er will order Shuntian Mansion to investigate the unprovoked injuries and deaths of people in Prince Yu's Mansion."
After saying this, the emperor waved his hands weakly.
"I'm tired and want to rest for a while, you go down first!"
Leng Xi didn't pause for a moment and quickly clasped his fists and replied:
"I'll take my leave."
After leaving these words, he turned around hurriedly and walked quickly towards the door.
Seeing him leave, Liu Xi walked in with small steps and bowed:
"Your Majesty, please take a break!"
The emperor covered his mouth, coughed lightly, sighed, and said sadly:
"Xi'er has changed in the past few years. He wasn't like this before. Sigh, do royal descendants really change when it comes to power and status?"
Liu Xi pursed his lips and replied with his hands down:
"I dare not make any irresponsible remarks."
"Tomorrow, you will personally go to Prince Yu's Mansion to pay your respects to General Shuang. After all, he and Yu'er have made contributions to the Great Ning Kingdom. If you go, many people who want to speak will shut up."
"Your Majesty is wise, and I admire you!"
"Haha! Do you think that if Xi'er brings people to me to play Yu'er's game, I will still issue an imperial decree as before to disrupt what Yu'er has already announced? No, although I am old, I am more sober than before. He agreed to take over this throne with great difficulty. If I am going to deprive him of even this little right, do you think he will still come to take over the throne? If he doesn't accept it, who will I pass the throne to? Xi'er is too worried and has no magnanimity. Ming'er is petty and has no ambition. Only Yu'er, who has no interest in the throne at all, is suitable. Besides, I have already issued the imperial decree to confer the title. What he says now is the golden decree. If he hadn't said that he still had some things to deal with, I would have let him ascend the throne immediately."
The emperor's words moved Liu Xi deeply. He looked at the emperor with red eyes, choked up and nodded:
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. You have truly come to terms with things now. You are right to do this. Prince Yu has always found it difficult to accept the passing of the two generals. He wants to use a high-standard funeral ceremony to comfort his grief, which I understand. I will prepare it now and go to Prince Yu's mansion to pay my respects tomorrow morning..."
The emperor nodded calmly.
"Yu'er suffered such an experience before ascending the throne. Although it was a bit cruel, it was also a spur to him, telling him not to overthink things. I have already predicted that there will be no peace before the 18th day of the first lunar month. Later, you can tell him: Keep the jade seal safe. Even on the day of the enthronement, do not expose it to the public to prevent it from falling into the hands of others."
Liu Xi bowed and nodded hurriedly.
"I understand. I'll go right away."
The emperor looked at Liu Xi as he left with a sense of loss, sighed deeply, and muttered to himself:
"From ancient times to the present, countless people have fought to the death for the throne. If I could go back to the past, I... would never do that."
Having said that, he closed his eyes and thought of Leng Zian, who was expelled from the capital by him, and felt a little more melancholy and regretful in his heart.
A cool breeze blew at night, and the further it got at night, the easier it was for the cool breeze to invade people's hearts and spleens.
Prince Yu's Mansion
The mourning hall for the little twins was set up in the main hall of Prince Yu's mansion. Ah Cai, who had cried until her tears had dried up, knelt in front of the coffin, and with lifeless eyes, she put burning paper into the brazier. The rising flames shone on her pale face and red and swollen eyes, which made people feel heartbroken.
All this happened so suddenly, so suddenly that she hadn't reacted yet. She even felt like it was a dream, a nightmare from which she wanted to wake up quickly.
The maids and servants standing around were all wearing mourning bands, with their heads lowered and their faces heavy.
Leng Yu sat in the main hall, quietly looking at the coffin of the little twins, his eyes red and full of hatred.
He secretly swore in his heart that no matter what, he would find the murderer who killed the twins and avenge him.
At this time, Luo Lan brought Huaiyu, Yicheng, An'an and Lele to kowtow to the little twins. They were all wearing heavy mourning clothes to show their respect for the little twins.
Several children knelt in front of the twins' coffins one by one and kowtowed, but Huaiyu's heart began to feel uneasy.
He didn't dare to look up at the dazzling red lacquer coffin, nor did he dare to think too much about the person lying in the coffin.
At this moment, Leng Yu suddenly stood up from his seat, walked to the coffin with his eyes wide open, and roared in a stern voice:
"General Shuang, look at your nephews and nieces. They've come to pay their respects to you. If you are still alive, please bless our brothers to find your murderer as soon as possible and avenge you..."
His voice was shrill and filled with reluctance.
After hearing this, Huaiyu shrank involuntarily and her face turned pale.
Luo Lan could tell that he said this in front of Huaiyu on purpose, which made her hate Leng Yu's behavior even more.
It wasn't until the children left that Luo Lan looked at him and said solemnly:
"I know you're upset. The people from Shuntian Prefecture are already investigating, and Zhang Yuan has also led people there. Sooner or later, the truth will come out. I hope you won't speculate or suspect others until the facts are clear."
Leng Yu raised his gloomy eyes and looked at him, pointing his finger at the coffin, gritting his teeth and roaring:
"The person is already dead, and you're still accusing me of making unwarranted assumptions? Don't worry, I will definitely find out the truth and avenge the little twins."
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