The princess was one thing, but his two sons were his own flesh and blood, so he still cared about them to some extent.
He immediately understood that Su Wanwan was telling him that he still had a way out.
As long as he hasn't made a major mistake, he can still return to the Changde Prince's Mansion and live a life of wealth and leisure.
Prince Rong's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Do I still have a way out?"
"Mmm." Su Wanwan's voice was calm.
"Yan-ge and I are your protective charms."
A struggle flashed in Prince Rong's eyes.
They quickly became resolute again.
"You have such a silver tongue."
"If I'm willing to turn back, what chance do those who follow me have of turning back?!"
Su Wanwan smiled slightly: "We only captured the ringleader of the bandits who had been committing crimes for a year. As long as the others repent in time, we will let bygones be bygones."
Do you think the imperial court lacks the magnanimity to tolerate others?
Prince Rong was slightly taken aback.
Last time, he almost killed Lu Xingjian outside Deshengmen, but in the end it was all bark and no bite; most of his cronies just paid up to avoid disaster.
This time, many people were terrified, and fewer people were willing to respond than last time.
“Take Li Dongqian for example. As long as he stops aiding and abetting evil, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for him to be given the posthumous title of ‘Wenzheng’ after his death.”
Prince Rong was slightly surprised.
The posthumous title "Wenzheng" is the highest honor a civil official can receive. Those who receive this title hold the highest positions in the court during their lifetime and are remembered for generations after their death.
It's like finding a "get-out-of-jail-free card" for the family, making all the descendants feel incredibly proud.
Despite the fierce power struggle between Li Dongqian and Su Wanwan in the imperial court, why was Li Dongqian still given the posthumous title of "Wenzheng"?
Su Wanwan looked at him with gentle yet firm eyes, and it didn't seem like she was faking it.
Prince Rong looked away.
"You've already been deposed, so it's pointless for you to agree; the emperor won't agree."
"He can," Su Wanwan said succinctly.
"Otherwise, he would have killed you when you bombarded his convoy."
Prince Rong, unwilling to listen any longer, got up and left.
He truly admired Lu Xingjian for this.
Setting aside personal grudges and prioritizing the greater good—this kind of magnanimity is not something everyone can achieve.
In recent years, the reorganization of border reserves and the accounting of various regions have replenished the national treasury and border reserves, revitalizing the border troops that had been corrupt for many years, but offending many powerful families.
Lu Xingjian managed to escape unscathed, while the blame and anger fell entirely on the unfortunate Liu Jin.
His wisdom and skill far surpassed those of his grandfather, Emperor Yingzong.
Sometimes he wondered if he were Lu Xingjian, would he have done better?
It's probably not possible.
If he ascends to the throne, he will face great resistance.
Perhaps another Jingnan Campaign will be needed, and he will have to fight a tough battle with the princes from all over the country, especially his several brothers.
If the name is not correct, the words will not be proper.
Prince Rong was extremely agitated.
His lofty ambitions and unwavering convictions, coupled with the intractable reality and Su Wanwan's few words, surprisingly wavered and became somewhat confused.
He strolled into the room where Yan Ge'er was being held.
She quietly observed the child who did not have the status of a prince.
Yan Ge'er opened his eyes wide and looked at him, without crying or making a fuss.
Prince Rong paused slightly.
His two sons were somewhat timid and afraid when they saw him, unlike this child who was so bold.
"Where is Yan Ge'er?" Yan Ge'er spoke first.
The two were originally arrested together.
Now that Yan Ge'er is missing, Yan Ge'er is very worried that he has died.
“Your mother rescued him,” said Prince Rong. “You see, she didn’t love you that much.”
Yan Ge breathed a slight sigh of relief, then sadly lowered his head again.
For some reason, Prince Rong was touched by his sigh of relief.
"You don't hate him?"
Yan Ge'er looked up at him blankly, his eyes like obsidian, "Why do you hate him?"
"He stole your chance to live and took away your mother's love."
Yan Ge'er shook his head firmly.
He knew that his mother loved him more.
I would hold him while he slept at night, bathe him, and play with him.
Yan Ge'er always envied him.
He would never hate Yan Ge'er.
Yan Ge'er is already very pitiful.
A strange thought arose in Prince Rong's mind: "I'm going to throw you into the sea to feed the fish."
Yan Ge'er's eyes reddened.
She held back her tears.
"Then don't tell my mother, I'm afraid she'll cry."
"Could you leave me near the island that Mother wants to go to?"
Prince Rong: "..."
"Which island is your mother going to?"
Big tears streamed down Yan Ge'er's face.
“She wants to go to the island with Uncle Xiao, and doesn’t want me and Dad anymore.”
Prince Rong was stunned, then burst into wild laughter.
"That fickle woman!"
She actually plans to elope with another man!
His mood instantly improved.
I feel a bit sorry for Lu Xingjian.
So what if the harem is left desolate?
Su Wanwan still eloped with another man, didn't she?
Unlike him, who has several concubines and maids, fully enjoying the bliss of having multiple wives.
How can a real man be so timid and cowardly that he doesn't even dare to take a concubine?
Lu Xingjian was a truly incompetent emperor.
Prince Rong laughed until tears streamed down his face. His servants outside reported:
"Lu Wan ambushed Liu San's forces in Tangyin, killing thousands!"
Prince Rong's expression changed drastically.
Liu San was one of the men he had supported, yet they actually encountered the imperial army led by Lu Wan?!
Isn't Lu Wan still in Shandong with his men suppressing bandits?
Prince Rong paced back and forth anxiously, frowning repeatedly as he fell into deep thought.
Tangyin is still in Henan Province, more than a thousand miles away from the capital. Even at the fastest pace, it would take several days to travel there.
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