The prince stayed in the palace for one night, and the next day happened to be the court meeting held every five days. Even if he was in a bad mood, he had to go to court conscientiously.
He and the third prince each stood beside the emperor, facing hundreds of civil and military officials lined up in two rows.
The prince tried to concentrate on listening, but his mind would wander from time to time. If he was not careful, that familiar and beautiful face would flash in front of his eyes. Then an indescribable pain spread rapidly in his heart.
Of course, the prince's lack of presence could not be hidden from everyone's eyes. Even the emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, noticed it and suddenly asked: "Prince, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
The prince had been distracted just now and didn't hear what was going on at all. How could he answer it at this time? But when his father asked a question, he had to answer it, so he could only say a few high-sounding words: "My son feels that this matter is related to
It is too important to make a decision easily. It is better to wait until the court meeting is over and let several college students in the cabinet discuss it before making a decision."
The emperor glanced at him lightly, without comment, and then turned his gaze to the officials in the court again.
The prince secretly felt a cold sweat for himself, and he did not dare to lose his mind again. Occasionally he raised his head and met the third prince's light eyes.
The moment the two pairs of eyes looked at each other, the prince could clearly see the sarcastic and mocking look in the third prince's eyes.
Good things spread far faster than scandals. In just a few days, the farce about Shen Qiuyu's pregnancy has quietly spread among the aristocratic circles in the capital. The third prince is always paying attention to every move in the Prince's Palace, how could he miss such a good thing?
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Facing the unconcealed sneer in those eyes, the prince was angry and embarrassed. Unfortunately, it was not the right time to pursue the matter at this time, so he could only swallow it with bitterness.
After finally getting through the boring court meeting, before the prince could breathe a sigh of relief, the emperor calmly ordered: "The prince stays, I have something to ask you alone."
The third prince's gloating was clearly visible on his face, and it stung the prince's heart.
In the imperial study room, the emperor lost the majesty and condensation he had during the court meeting. He frowned and scolded: "The trouble in your palace is too embarrassing!"
Sure enough, even my father knew about it!
The prince looked ashamed and remorseful: "It's all my son's fault, and my father is also worried."
"Only by harmonizing the family and governing the country can the world be peaceful! You can't even discipline the women around you, so how can you talk about governing the country and bringing peace to the world?" The emperor was obviously really angry: "Everyone knows that it has been spread, and now you can't cover it up even if you want to.
Stop it. I feel ashamed for you!"
The prince kept his word and could only kneel down to apologize.
What the emperor is most dissatisfied with the prince is his weak character. Being greedy for women is nothing, but being led by a woman is a big taboo.
"How do you plan to handle this matter?" the emperor asked coldly.
The prince did not dare to hesitate and said immediately: "My son has locked up everyone involved in this matter. The Imperial Physician Wang has been handed over to the imperial hospital. As for Shen Qiuyu, I want to keep her for the time being because she has served my son for many years."
A life. However, the death penalty cannot be avoided. She is under house arrest in Zhuangzi and will never return home. I will never see her again in the future!"
The emperor is obviously still a little dissatisfied with his treatment. Such a woman can be dismissed with a piece of white silk or a glass of poisonous wine. What's the use of keeping her alive? But after all, this is
He is willing to deal with the prince's own affairs in this way, and as a father, it is hard for him to say anything.
"Since you want to spare that woman's life, I can't say more. However, this matter needs to be taken as a warning." The emperor said with a cold face: "The most taboo thing for a king is to be merciful and soft-hearted. Not to mention being soft-hearted. Being arbitrarily influenced by the people around you.”
The prince agreed obediently. But he couldn't help but secretly curse in his heart. His father said that others were more flexible, and he didn't think about who had doted on Concubine Zheng for many years. He would have allowed Concubine Zheng to ride on Empress Gu's head. If it weren't for these two people The situation has reversed in 2016. The majestic queen and the prince still don’t know how frustrated they will be [
No matter how shrewd the emperor was, he could not see what the prince was thinking at this moment. He continued: "Don't keep those servants who dare to help the emperor."
The prince did not hesitate this time. He responded without thinking.
Shen Qiuyu was lucky enough to survive. As for the helpers around her, it would be no pity to get rid of them.
After returning home, the prince summoned Mrs. Mo to talk. Mrs. Mo was very curious about the prince's experience in the palace, but she was sensible and did not ask any further questions. She just listened quietly to the prince's instructions: "Those midwives must keep their mouths shut." , as well as Mother Qiu and the little maid who served Yoona, they were all sent away."
A few casual words could cost several lives, and Mrs. Mo responded without changing her expression: "Leave this matter to me, Your Highness, just don't worry." After a pause, he asked, "How should Yun'er deal with it?"
The prince hesitated for a moment. Yoon'er was not particularly beautiful, but she was also gentle and pleasant. Although she had evil intentions, she gave birth to a son for him after all. If he just "sent him away" like this, it would seem a bit unhuman.
But the words his father said before are still ringing in his ears, and he might ask again in a few days. If he can't even let go of Yuner, how can he have the face to face his father then?
After thinking about it, the prince finally said cruelly: "Send them away too. Just treat them more generously when they are buried."
Mrs. Mo felt relieved: "Okay, everything will be as instructed by His Highness."
After a while, Mrs. Mo finally couldn't help but asked: "What about Concubine Shen? Is she just under house arrest in Zhuangzi?"
The prince was very sensitive to such words. He could not be angry with his mother, queen and father, but he had no such scruples with Madam Mo. He immediately darkened his face and said, "Are you only going to be happy if you send her on her way? "
Mr. Mo was choked.
The prince's anger, which had been suppressed for a long time, suddenly opened the floodgates: "Shen Qiuyu does have bad intentions, but as a princess, you may not have clean hands and feet. Do you dare to say that you were completely unaware of it beforehand?"
The prince was not a fool. When he got angry, he of course thought of what happened to Mrs. Mo that night. If she hadn't found out the truth before, how could Mrs. Mo have the confidence and courage to break into the delivery room? She knew the truth, but she concealed it. Not to mention, he was deliberately led to witness that scene with his own eyes. How could he not guess Mo's thoughts?
Faced with the prince's anger, Mrs. Mo calmed down: "Your Highness is right, I did know something before." Before the prince could react, he quickly continued: "But when I knew, Shen Qiu Yu is about to give birth. Under such circumstances, if I tell it in advance, wouldn't it be to alert the snake? As long as she "accidentally" falls, she can claim that the child is dead. At that time, I will forget it. No matter how nice she is, His Highness will only listen to her words and not to me!"
The prince was also choked.
Mrs. Mo finally raised her eyes and looked at the prince: "Your Highness, you and I have been married for many years. Even if you don't love me in your heart, I am your wife after all. Husband and wife are one body. If you feel uncomfortable, I will never feel bad. Like this If the matter spreads, and your face is shining, is it a matter of honor to me? How will others make fun of me, the Crown Princess, behind my back? Your Highness only knows that you are in pain, but you have never asked me how I feel in my heart. Could it be that Only others have crystal hearts and glass livers, and I am just a piece of wood with no feeling or pain."
The resentment and dissatisfaction accumulated for many years are clearly revealed between the lines.
The prince was indeed affectionate towards his concubines, and was gentle and considerate towards Shen Qiuyu, but he was only cold and distant towards her, his wife. After so many years of suffering, how could she not feel resentment in her heart? ?
Mo's thoughts deep in her heart were churning endlessly, and her voice was choked with sobs: "You have put Shen Qiuyu on the top of your heart. As a wife, not only should I not be jealous, but I must also be virtuous and generous in everything. Don’t I feel bitter in my heart?” When he said the last sentence, he was already sobbing, and his tears rolled down quickly.
After many years of marriage, this was the first time that the prince saw Mr. Mo screaming and crying in front of him, and he was really shocked. Before he could sort out his chaotic thoughts, his body had already made a move. After reacting, he stepped forward and hugged Mr. Mo.
Mo's body trembled, but he did not break away. He buried his head in the prince's chest. Soon, his chest was soaked with tears.
The prince hugged his wife, who was crying and showing no signs of manners, and finally felt a trace of guilt slowly rising in his heart.
Mrs. Mo was right, he did owe her something. Shen Qiuyu had undoubtedly occupied his heart for more than eight years after entering the palace. Even in the few months when he deliberately ignored Shen Qiuyu, he did not Shen Qiuyu has not been put down. People around him act based on his preferences. Under such circumstances, how can they put the unfavored Mo in their eyes?
Under such circumstances, the relationship between Mr. Mo and Shen Qiuyu is naturally antagonistic. Why should he ask Ms. Mo to have no grudges? If anyone is really at fault in this matter, it must be Shen Qiuyu. The best that Mr. Mo can do is The knowledge was not reported...
The prince was silent for a long time, and finally reached out and patted Mr. Mo's back gently: "I just spoke inappropriately in a hurry. Don't take it to heart."
After a pause, he opened his mouth cryptically: "Last night in the palace, my mother scolded me severely. I have promised my mother that I will never see her again from now on. After all, she was once my beloved woman. , no matter how angry I am, I can't bear to see her die. You don't have to worry about her anymore. I am determined not to take her back again!"
After the last sentence was spoken, Mo stopped crying, lowered his head to wipe his tears, and then raised his head: "Your Highness, is what you said true?" (Welcome to () Your support is my greatest Motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m to read.)
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