"The fourth elder brother is the son of Concubine Xi. He has always been favored by the emperor. It is understandable that you are close to them. After all, if the fourth elder brother ascends the throne in the future, it will be of great benefit to you. But in everything, you must judge the situation and don't be too reckless.
, after all, preserving our Prince Guo’s Mansion is the most important thing. My mother is getting old, and
I have been deprived of my position as a concubine, and I cannot even be buried in the imperial mausoleum after my death. I can only rely on you. If something happens to you again, what do you want my mother to do in the future?" As she spoke, tears fell from her eyes,
Yunli said quickly: "Don't worry, Eniang, my son is really fine, and he has a sense of proportion in his heart and will never do anything excessive."
Mrs. Chen nodded, and then said earnestly: "That's good, anyway, you remember one sentence, E Niang, and this Prince Guo's Mansion are all tied to you alone. If anything happens to you, everything here will cease to exist.
, and even E Niang’s future hopes have been ruined.”
"My son will keep E Niang's teachings in mind." As he said, he said solemnly: "My son promised E Niang that he would do his best to earn E Niang the title of concubine and be buried in the imperial mausoleum in the future.
My son will definitely do it, please rest assured."
"Okay! Okay!" After saying it twice, Chen stood up, patted Yunli on the shoulder and said, "Okay, you go do your own thing."
"Son, please retire." After Yunli left, Mrs. Chen's expression slowly darkened. She didn't like Ling Ruo or Hongli, because if these two mother and son hadn't appeared, she wouldn't be where she is today, even if it didn't happen later.
Even though Ling Ruo had helped her, he couldn't eliminate the resentment in her heart.
If she had a choice, she didn't want Yunli to help Hongli, but the only ones eligible to compete for the throne now were Hongshi and Hongli. The Nala family had harmed her before, and Hongshi was naturally a mortal enemy, so the only choice was
Only Hongli remained.
However, choice is choice. She did not want Yunli to take risks for Hongli, so she reminded Yunli that Yunli was filial by nature and valued love and justice. It was most appropriate to bind him with love, justice and filial piety.
After experiencing darkness, the night begins to recede slowly, the bright moon sets in the east, and soon the sun will rise again, marking the beginning of a new day.
Yingge and Hongshi had played countless games of chess with each other. Because they had something on their minds, it was difficult to keep their peace of mind, so they kept losing more and winning less. The same was true in this game. The decline of his control had already appeared, but it was not obvious yet.
.
Quick footsteps sounded outside the door, and soon someone opened the door and came in. It was Yingge's confidant. After he came in, he didn't bother to salute, and quickly came to Yingge and whispered a few words in his ear. In the process
, Hongshi unconsciously squeezed the chess piece in his hand, obviously he was also very concerned about this matter.
After the man finished speaking, Yingge's face suddenly turned red and white, which was very strange. Hongshi was about to ask when he suddenly saw Yingge opening his mouth and spitting out a mouthful of blood. The chess piece in his hand fell from his hand and was playing on the blood-stained chessboard.
After turning around, when it came to a stop, the position it landed on was exactly where Bai Zi was completely defeated.
Hongshi was spattered a little by the blood he spat out, but he didn't wipe it off. He just looked at Yingge, who was pale and blood-stained at the corner of his mouth. After a long time, he uttered a sentence, "Did you fail?"
Yingge smiled sadly, with endless desolation, "All the people sent to the three palaces were defeated, especially at Prince Guo's palace. Only Dark Falcon and another secret guard escaped, and the rest all died there, suffering casualties.
It’s tragic. This is...this is God’s will to kill me!”
Hongshi sighed heavily, threw down the chess piece in his hand and said: "It seems...this matter is irreversible."
Yingge stared at the blood stains on the chessboard and said hoarsely: "I thought I would lose, but I didn't expect to lose so miserably. The secret guard..."
Hongshi knew what he was going to say and comforted him: "Uncle, don't be too sad. As long as we are still here, the secret guard will recover sooner or later."
Ying Ge nodded blankly, "From now on, you will have to rely on yourself to handle the situation. Uncle... I can't help you anymore. I just hope that I can survive this time so that I can live to see it."
You ascend the throne."
Hongshi slowly clenched his hands and said solemnly: "I promise uncle that I will do my best."
Yingge nodded again, but this time he didn't say anything. He just stood up and walked outside while holding the corner of the table, looking at the east that was gradually turning fish belly white. He had never been so afraid of dawn like now. I wonder if he would still be able to do so in the future.
No chance to see the dawn again...
On the other side, Hongli, who had not slept all night, also received news from Prince Yi's Mansion and Prince Guo's Mansion. Sure enough, someone was attacking, but they were all repelled without causing any major damage. As for Pan Laoxuan, he was left intact.
In Prince Guo's Mansion.
However, he is still waiting for another news, that is, the relationship between those selling test questions and Yingge. Once confirmed, Yingge and Hongshi can be accused immediately, and they will not be given any chance to escape.
The sky gradually brightened as he watched. When Hongli put on his court clothes and prepared to go to the Yangxin Hall to attend court, Xiao Zhengzi hurried over and called Qian'er and said: "Prince Qi, this slave has been here all day and night."
Send people to keep an eye on those sellers
The people who took the exam finally let the servants discover that they were connected with the housekeeper of the Duke's Mansion." Then he explained the matter in detail. As he spoke, Hongli's eyes shone with light, and his hands under his sleeves were also excited.
And hold it tightly.
This moment... has finally arrived...
On this day, except for Yingge who was unable to go to court due to illness, everything was as usual and there was nothing wrong with it. However, after going to court, Hongli stayed behind. When Hongshi passed by him, he cast a
A meaningful glance and a sentence that only the other party could hear, "Fourth brother, you have really grown up now. You actually know how to play this game. Even I, the second brother, have to give you a word of approval."
Hongli ignored him. After everyone exited the Yangxin Hall, he cupped his hands towards Yinzhen and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report to you."
Yinzhen glanced at him and said, "But what about Qiu Wei?"
"Yes, I have found out who is causing trouble in Qiuwei and leaking the test questions!" Hongli's words shocked Yinzhen. Although he gave Hongli a chance to atone for his sins and trace the cause and effect of this incident, he did not
Thinking that it only took one day to find out the matter, he stepped down from the dragon chair and said, "Tell me, who is it?"
"It's Ying Ge and the second brother." It was only six words, but it brought great shock to Yinzhen. Even he had endless shock on his face, and he said suspiciously: "Say it again."
"I would like to report to Emperor Ama that the cause of trouble this autumn is none other than Ying Ge and his second brother. The two colluded with each other and secretly colluded with Xianyue and the servants in Erchen's mansion to steal the secret decree from Erchen.
So he leaked the test questions to frame his son."