Chapter 166: Divorce, let him get what he wanted!
The Beiliang Imperial City is already magnificent, majestic and heavy, but now it is even more solemn and desolate under the shadow of the smallpox epidemic.
The towering buildings that pierce the clouds demonstrate the inviolable imperial power and give people a sense of oppression that cannot be looked at directly. Walking on the solemn stone road, Beigong You felt that his chest was being squeezed violently, making him unable to breathe.
The further you go in, the more majestic it becomes.
Especially the solemn imperial study, which was filled with a solemn atmosphere.
"Fourth brother, sixth brother, don't hesitate, go in." When they arrived, Beigong Yi stopped and urged them to go in.
In addition to the three of them, those who entered the palace this time included Lin Ruhui, as well as Prince Su and Duke Song who had rushed over after hearing the news.
Except for Beigong Yi, everyone in the group had a heavy look on their faces and was nervous.
Beigong Yu, in particular, was like an eggplant hit by frost, his heart was beating fast, and even though he tried his best to control himself, he still looked as pale as death.
He has committed a serious crime this time!
Compared to burning Lin Miaoyin to death, arousing public anger is an unforgivable mistake.
Even though his father loves him, the people who followed him into the palace are not easy to deal with, especially Beigong You, who will definitely not let him go.
He immediately winked at the young eunuch not far away.
In this deep palace, the only one who can save him is his mother.
Beigong Yi pretended not to see his little action and raised his hand to signal him to go in. The moment he retracted his gaze, there was a subtle flash of sarcasm in his eyes when he looked at the limping figure.
You are an adult, but you still look for your mother when you encounter problems.
What power or position can a person who is still breastfeeding fight for?
Beigong Yu held his breath and walked into the imperial study with his eyes closed. Although it was July, the low pressure in the imperial study made him break out in a cold sweat.
He deliberately slowed down a step and fell behind a few people, praying that the bright yellow figure would not notice him.
Just as he was getting anxious, a loud noise suddenly came from the front.
Emperor Ming slammed the table hard, which scared him and made his body shake uncontrollably.
He raised his eyes timidly and saw Emperor Ming picked up the inkstone on the table and threw it at them. He quickly closed his eyes.
However, the expected pain did not come.
"Do you know your guilt?"
Following a bone-chilling sound, he subconsciously confessed his guilt.
When he opened his eyes, he found that the inkstone had fallen right in front of him, and the dark figure was trembling slightly.
He looked up along the straight back. Beigong You's forehead was broken by the inkstone, and the glaring red was flowing down his forehead.
He was suddenly shocked.
It turned out that his father's wrath was not directed at him.
"I acknowledge my guilt." Beigong You pursed his lips, not caring about the blood on his head, and kowtowed heavily on the cold marble.
Before entering the palace, he guessed Emperor Ming's anger.
He was still somewhat cautious as he was still followed by Lin Ruhui, Prince Su, Duke Song and others.
Otherwise it would not be as simple as an inkstone.
He was already used to this.
Just like when he fought on the battlefield, he could only win and not lose.
He thought that he would be rewarded for his victory like his elder brother, but he was not. Emperor Ming said that he had his blood in his veins and was brave and good at fighting, so it was natural for him to fight one against a hundred.
However, once you are defeated, you will be severely punished.
There had never been any warmth between them as father and son, and his few memories were all filled with blame.
He could feel his father's rejection and disgust towards him.
Otherwise, based on Lin Miaoyin's behavior back then, if it was any other prince, the emperor would not have granted her marriage.
He doesn't care about his son at all.
Perhaps, the mistake was that he shouldn't have favored his humble mother, let alone given birth to him. The mistake was that the queen shouldn't have taken him out of Yilan Palace, let alone adopted him. His existence was his stain, and now, this stain was still turning around under his nose, how could he not be upset.
He can understand his father.
But...who can understand him?
He is a flesh-and-blood person and he can also be sad.
"Okay, it's good that you admit your guilt, it's good that you admit your guilt!" Emperor Ming suppressed his anger and asked, "Where is your trouble-making princess?"
"Miaoyin just fainted and could not enter the palace. Please forgive me, father. Everything she did was instructed by me and has nothing to do with her. If you want to punish someone, please punish me alone." Beigong You pursed his lips.
Emperor Ming's eyes were stern, "You should take responsibility for your own actions. I will help you. Come here!"
In just a moment, the commander of the Imperial Guard, Shen Kuo, entered the imperial study.
"Prince Ning was arrogant and disregarded the lives of the people. After his deeds were exposed, he deceived the emperor and disobeyed the emperor's orders. He is now stripped of his title, demoted to a commoner, and executed in the autumn!"
Beigong Yu was shocked.
He raised his eyes in disbelief and looked at the angry figure on the dragon throne.
My father actually wants to execute Beigong You.
He had been fighting with Beigong You for so long, but he never expected that he would get what he wanted because of smallpox!
He could hardly suppress the joy in his heart.
Beigong You should have died long ago!
Beigong You was not surprised by this result.
He is now suffering from an incurable disease and will never be able to go to the battlefield again. To Beiliang and Emperor Ming, he has become a useless person and has no value at all.
The smallpox epidemic is as ferocious as a tiger. Now that the situation has developed to this point, my father will not be able to explain to the people of Beiliang.
But we can't keep dragging it on like this.
The best explanation for this is that he deceived the emperor and disobeyed his orders.
Sacrifice him and save yourself from a lifetime of infamy.
No matter how you look at it, it's worth it.
Seeing this, Lin Ruhui knelt down, kowtowed heavily, and pleaded for Beigong You: "Your Majesty, please think twice..."
Prince Su and Duke Song also pleaded, "Your Majesty, Prince Ning was wrong, but he is not guilty of a crime punishable by death."
"Prince Ning has been busy with the smallpox epidemic in Shiqiao Town these days. Even if he has no merit, he has worked hard. Moreover, Prince Ning has survived many deaths for the sake of our Beiliang country. I hope that the emperor will give Prince Ning a lighter sentence for his past military exploits."
"I hope the emperor will be lenient with me."
The more they pleaded, the angrier Emperor Ming became. "You mean I wronged him?"
"No, no, I dare not."
Beigong You bowed to the others and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I deserve all of this. There is no need to plead for me."
My father has already made his decision. No matter how many people plead for mercy, it will be in vain.
He admitted it.
I just hope...
Thinking of Lin Miaoyin and the others, he kowtowed to the throne again, "Father, this is all my fault. I hope you won't make things difficult for everyone in Prince Ning's Mansion. Also...please allow me to divorce Lin Miaoyin before I am executed. From now on, we will have nothing to do with each other in marriage."
Now that he thought about it, the only person he felt guilty about was Lin Miaoyin.
A few years ago, because of his disgust for her, he never took her seriously and allowed everyone in Prince Ning's Mansion to bully and humiliate her.
But she repaid evil with kindness, treated him regardless of past grudges, and saved him from trouble several times.
Whether in the Dali Temple prison or during the smallpox epidemic, she always stood firmly by his side.
Never complain, always proactively solve problems.
He discovered her goodness too late.
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