Since we have all come to Anyuan County, of course we have to deal with the trouble together.
Now it was the people's turn to be speechless. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was of noble status, but he was willing to live in this slum. What else could they complain about?
Moreover, this matter was not something that could be controlled by humans, so they could only kneel down and express their gratitude.
Sheng Mingyu didn't say anything, but his eyes were firm.
After the Imperial Master returned to the house, Gu Yunni expressed her thoughts to Sheng Mingyu, "Don't worry about the matter in Anyuan County. Now is the best time to go to Kyoto. You should seize the time to take action. Leave this to me and the Imperial Master. We can handle it."
They not only have things to deal with in Anyuan County, but also in Kyoto.
It has been quiet these past few days. There has been no movement from Master Xuanshu, and the people have been living a relatively stable and gradually calmed down.
They ask for nothing but freedom from danger.
Kyoto has been in turmoil recently, with a lot of rumors going around.
Du Changming sat in his mansion, feeling as if his butt was being pricked by needles, and every word pierced his heart.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has sent someone to invite you."
This sentence was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, and my originally uneasy heart finally died.
Du Changming collapsed on the spot, not wanting to move.
No matter how stupid he was, he knew why his father asked him to come over today.
Before Du Changming arrived, the emperor had already lost his temper.
The house had just been cleaned up and a new set of furnishings had been put in, otherwise it would have been a mess.
The emperor suppressed his temper and glared at Du Changming who had rushed into the hall. "Do you know why I called you here today? Tell me the truth. Did you have any hand in the incident in Anyuan County? I originally wanted to suppress it, but now the people know. You should give them an explanation!"
Du Changming had no way to refute and could only kneel down to protest, "Father, I am innocent! I have never interfered in Anyuan County's affairs, let alone how could I have acted so far away? Do you know how many people I have?"
It would be wrong to say too much about this matter, and it would also be wrong to say too little. It is better to be safe.
The emperor's expression shifted from gloomy to bright. "Oh? You're saying you didn't do anything? What's with all that evidence? Why are they all displayed at the palace gate? Who do you think is behind this?!"
Du Changming was also a little confused about what the emperor meant. Should he admit it or not?
Du Changming made up his mind and directly blamed Sheng Mingyu for the incident. "I think this matter might be related to the Crown Prince. After all, he is far away in Anyuan County now. He is the only one who can take action. Who else could it be who is investigating such a detailed matter?"
Anyway, the truth has been revealed, whether it is true or false, he is determined to drag Sheng Mingyu into it.
"Oh, you're wrong. If it was really the prince who did it, he wouldn't use such a stupid method! You said the investigation was so thorough, which means it's all true, right?"
"I...Father!"
Sure enough, Du Changming was still no match for the emperor, and the truth was revealed in just a few words.
Du Changming's face suddenly changed and he knelt on the ground trembling.
What's going on? Is this a confession?
"What? Still don't know how to explain? I thought you'd thought a lot along the way here, but it seems my pressure wasn't enough. Kneel here and reflect on your mistakes!"
The emperor spoke in a flat tone, and his words were not gentle.
Du Changming fell to the ground, feeling uneasy.
It's like this again. As long as he has anything to do with Sheng Mingyu, he will receive the heaviest punishment.
Without thinking, he chose to go all out.
"Father! Regardless of whether Sheng Mingyu did this or not, since he's in Anyuan County, he should do something! I didn't do it, and the matter hasn't been resolved yet. Even if it's his fault, he should take responsibility!"
Whenever it comes to Sheng Mingyu, Du Changming seems to be at a loss.
The emperor originally wanted to leave, but these words stopped him. He looked over deeply, his eyes full of disappointment.
Originally, he didn't want to make a big deal out of this matter, but he had to give an explanation today, otherwise Du Changming would never accept it.
"Do you know what the rumors are? They say you're not my son, but Sheng Mingyu is! Because he's smart! I think so too. I've been so wise my whole life, how could I possibly give birth to a fool like you!"
The more he spoke, the paler Du Changming's face became.
Why did we suddenly talk about this topic?
"Are you feeling guilty? Every time I bring this up, I feel guilty too! But I've clearly raised you from childhood. I really can't imagine how my son could change."
When the emperor said this, he seemed to have aged dozens of years.
He was really too tired and had wanted to abdicate a long time ago.
If Du Changming wasn't like a hopeless person, how could he have stayed in this position for so long?
"I don't know why you always have to compete with Sheng Mingyu for favor. The position of Crown Prince is obviously yours, and I even drove all my sons away for you. I just said a few more words to him, but he brought countless fatal disasters upon himself. I am truly disappointed!"
The emperor's words made Du Changming's tears fall drop by drop, and his eyes were filled with hatred.
What the emperor said were the most important things in his heart, so why did he think they were unimportant?
"You are brothers. Although not blood brothers, you grew up together and should take care of each other. He is virtuous and will definitely assist you. Otherwise, why do you think I take such good care of him? Isn't it because I hope that you can sit firmly on the throne after I die?"
What the emperor said today were all from the bottom of his heart. He had some selfish motives, but also because he saw that Sheng Mingyu really liked him.
But if it wasn't for the prince, who would be willing to do this?
This might be the last time he and his son have a peaceful chat, so he might as well make his thoughts clear and resolve the misunderstandings of all these years.
"When will you understand my good intentions? You've done so many absurd things over the years, and I've always covered up for you. But today's incident is so serious that it's already been brought to the attention of the people, and the evidence is clear. No matter who did it, the Censor will not let you go."
The emperor sighed and didn't want to say any more nonsense.
"Alright! I've told you enough. I can't save you this time, but I hope you'll fight back in the future. Send down the decree to depose the crown prince and summon all the princes back to the capital!"
When this summons came out, the eunuch's heart was shaken again and again.
It seems that the prince has been completely abandoned.
He quickly nodded in agreement, leaving Du Changming alone to beg.
He finally understood his father's good intentions, but it was too late and it was too late to make amends.
"Father, please forgive me! At worst, I'll go apologize to Sheng Mingyu and mend our relationship, okay? Please don't give up on me!"
Amid Du Changming's cries, the emperor walked to the inner hall, sat in front of the desk, and pressed his head.
Only he himself knew that what he had just said was half true and half false.
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