Chapter 252: Prince Yan Suppresses the Rebellion
Rong Jinchen had an upright posture, and he looked outstanding even when kneeling. "Your son obeys your command." He was going to have a good discussion with Qingqing now, so he would have to be away for quite some time.
The faction fighting for the throne and the faction supporting the monarchy looked at each other, not daring to speak. His Majesty was obviously angry, so they did not want to take the initiative.
The princes had mixed feelings. Their father actually sent the Prince of Yan to suppress the refugees who had rebelled in the name of the crown prince.
Also, Father, are you doting on the Crown Prince a bit? This has already happened twice!
Doesn’t this depose the prince?
Crown Prince Rong Jinyou wanted to say something but Rong Jinchen beside him pulled the corner of his clothes.
Rong Jinchen now understood why his second brother, the crown prince, was enthroned and deposed twice by his father in later generations.
He even felt a little annoyed. Why didn't his second brother just keep hitting the wall and turn back?
You are a prince, not an emperor!
He was taught to be too kind and polite by those people in the Eastern Palace, so why is he so stubborn?
No, they wouldn't teach the prince to go against the emperor!
Minister of Personnel Luo Qingxu's face turned pale. He couldn't save his second brother. Who was it because he was not capable enough?
Although Your Majesty's action was cruel, it was also because refugees had repeatedly rebelled in the name of the Crown Prince due to the Yellow River bursting its banks.
Your Majesty may not care about it once, but this is the second time.
He is now more worried about the situation of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince than his own brother.
If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have taught His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to be so kind and polite!
As a ruler, you should make decisions when necessary!
How come your Highness the Crown Prince has no sense of crisis?
Even if the position of the crown prince is as secure as a rock, what if His Majesty really deposes the crown prince?
Minister of Personnel Luo Qingxu was extremely anxious, but fortunately he saw His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan trying to stop His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and his heart almost fell back into his throat.
This palace banquet couldn't go on any longer. Rong Yue's eyes darkened. He glanced at Crown Prince Rong Jinyou, who was being held down by Rong Jinchen. He fiddled with the agarwood and agarwood bracelet inlaid with gold beads and said calmly, "Do you think I need to issue a confession?"
He glanced lightly in the direction of Prince An and immediately moved his knees. Although the old man was almost seventy years old, his movements were very agile. "I know I was wrong, and I beg Your Majesty to punish me." He kowtowed and admitted his mistake loudly.
He added: "Your Majesty is an exceptionally wise ruler. Those refugees must have been bewitched by malicious instigators. His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan is a man of extraordinary talent. It will be easy for him to suppress the rebellion. Your Majesty, a good father will have a good son. I am pleased for you." He said this with real emotion, tears streaming down his face. How could he look like he was drunk?
The rear hall of Wuying Palace.
Su Zhenzhen looked at the man in heavy purple and gold brocade court robe who suddenly appeared at the door. She looked at him with confusion, his face solemn, as he walked to her from the aisle behind the seats as if no one was around.
"Husband, what's wrong?" She asked softly, looking up at him, her small hand naturally slipping into his. Rong Jinchen pursed his lips and whispered, "Something happened in the front hall. The banquet is over. Let's go back home quickly." He sent Qingqing back home safely and was about to set off.
Rong Jinchen had also thought about sending Qingqing to the Su Mansion, but it was not his territory, and he was still worried.
Su Zhenzhen smiled and said to the Crown Princess: "Crown Princess, His Highness and I will go back first, you can do whatever you want." The Crown Princess was also shocked by the words of her personal maid at this time, and said reluctantly: "Sister-in-law, go quickly." Her face looked a little ugly, but she still maintained her composure.
On the way.
Su Zhenzhen leaned in Rong Jinchen's arms, and the carriage drove quickly and steadily towards Prince Yan's Mansion.
"Qingqing, don't go out for the next few days, okay? My father ordered me to go and quell the rebellion. It will take at least two or three months for me to return." Rong Jinchen's eyes were filled with guilt. Qingqing was only four months pregnant, and he wouldn't be back for two or three months. He reached out and touched her soft, jade-like white cheek, and said softly: "Qingqing, I'm sorry."
The man's well-defined face was gently caressed by a slender, white hand. "Husband, don't say sorry to me. We don't need this between us." Su Zhenzhen's voice was so soft that it seemed to drip with water. "My husband is the best."
She looked at the man touching her bulging belly, with a smile in her eyes, "Husband, little Tangyuan is very well behaved. I will take good care of myself and little Tangyuan." He added: "Husband, please pay attention to safety and take good care of yourself. Don't lose weight, otherwise I will be heartbroken when you come back." Su Zhenzhen's eyes curved, and she pursed her lips and smiled.
Rong Jinchen's throat rolled, and he hugged the delicate body nestled in his arms tightly, burying his cheek in her snow-white and delicate neck, "Qingqing, it's great to have you." Su Zhenzhen responded by touching his smooth black hair like silk.
Su Zhenzhen listened to the man's low voice slowly telling her what happened in the front hall, and she understood.
Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a good prince, he is not suitable to be the emperor.
It took my father more than twenty years to find the time to start the reform. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is inclined towards the aristocratic family and has been brought up to be too kind.
After returning to Prince Yan's Mansion, Su Zhenzhen instructed Gu Heng to pack Rong Jinchen's luggage, while Lu Wu and the others prepared some dry food.
She reluctantly bid him farewell at the gate of Prince Yan's Mansion. Rong Jinchen took time to send her home, and then he had to go to the city gate to meet up with the main force.
There were 400,000 troops stationed in the capital, with 72 guards in the five military camps and 5,600 men in each guard.
There were also the Imperial Guards and Feathered Guards directly under the command of the emperor, as well as the Embroidered Uniform Guards, etc.
Previously, Su Zhenzhen's elder brother Su Jun led 3,000 people out of the capital to quell the rebellion, because the scale of the refugees' rebellion was not large.
In addition, our dynasty has abundant military virtues and does not withhold military pay, so the soldiers have good combat effectiveness.
This time, Rong Jinchen left the capital with about the strength of a garrison, mainly cavalry and a small number of infantry. The troops left behind in the capital were still sufficient.
Taking the package of dry food that Su Zhenzhen had prepared for him and placing it on Zhuiyun, Rong Jinchen suppressed his reluctance, kissed Su Zhenzhen on the forehead, and said softly: "Qingqing, wait for me at home obediently. I will be back as soon as possible."
Su Zhenzhen looked at his lingering gaze, unable to help but tears welling up in her eyes. A feeling of reluctance also surfaced in her heart. Her voice choked with sobs as she reluctantly embraced the man in silver armor. "Okay."
Weiyang Palace.
After discussing the relevant matters, a group of important ministers and princes were dismissed by His Majesty.
At this time, Rong Yue was sitting on the dragon throne. He glanced at Crown Prince Rong Jinyou calmly and said, "Prince, please stay."
Su Qiyang, the leader, reacted quickly, "I'll take my leave." What a joke, even as a minister, one has to keep a distance from the emperor.
Crown Prince Rong Jinyou saw that all the ministers and brothers had left, leaving only the two of them, father and son.
My heart sank, and I knew the test was coming.
"Prince, do you think I am cruel now?" Rong Yue went straight to the point without any greetings, and his tone was very straightforward.
His sharp phoenix eyes were fixed on Crown Prince Rong Jinyou, waiting for his answer.
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