The second prince turned his attention to the emperor, and saw that the emperor was silent after saying these words.
But when he looked at his third brother, there was deep disappointment in his eyes.
The second prince sighed, his father couldn't bear to part with Huo Huaizhong, right? It was just a matter of face.
It's a pity that the third brother didn't even dare to plead for Huo Huaizhong, leaving his father without a step.
At the same time, the father should be disappointed with the third child. Such behavior is too selfish.
"Father, please Rong Erchen explain something to Mr. Huo."
"Oh? What? You want to plead for Huo Huaizhong?"
The emperor looked at the second prince. He was always angry with this benevolent and loyal son.
But now I think about it, among these sons, only the second one is kind and loyal.
If there was such a benevolent king in a peaceful and prosperous age, it would be good news to the people.
It's a pity that the second child lacks a bit of courage. If it goes up against the ambitious, brave and warlike small countries of Daxing, Dayan will naturally suffer.
"Father! Mr. Huo was also confused for a moment. Since he has worked hard for the imperial court for decades, I would like to ask my father to give him a lighter sentence."
The second prince interceded for Huo Huaizhong and had his own considerations.
First, he thought that his father was reluctant to part with him, and second, after this incident, he believed that the relationship between Huo Huaizhong and Lao San could no longer be so close.
Lao San just abandoned Huo Huaizhong. Will Huo Huaizhong have no resentment in his heart? It is very possible that he will no longer be loyal to Lao San from now on.
Furthermore, Lao San was unreliable, as Huo Huaizhong and the officials who relied on Lao San knew.
If you plead for him, maybe he can be transferred to your name.
As for the third child’s concubine, there is nothing to worry about. What does a legitimate daughter mean in front of the family?
For their family, when push comes to shove, even their legitimate daughters can be abandoned.
When the time comes, not only will I gain benefits, but I will also gain fame. Isn’t that the best of both worlds?
To take a step back, if Huo Huaizhong continues to be loyal to Lao San, it will not matter.
Anyway, there can be no estrangement between the two people, and mutual suspicion is inevitable.
I was just begging my father for a few words, so this deal was not a loss.
If the father didn't want to spare Huo Huaizhong, then it would be a waste of two words. Even if it didn't work, he would be scolded a few times, but it was a good deal anyway.
The second prince had just weighed the pros and cons of this matter in his mind, and only then spoke after he was sure it was feasible.
He had to be cautious, after all, he was not alone. Otherwise, he would be a real sinner if he would bring down his mother and all the officials who relied on him.
Everyone in the palace had different expressions after hearing this. It was already obvious that Huo Huaizhong was from the third prince's lineage.
Why did the second prince plead for the third prince’s people? This is really unbelievable!
Everyone looked at each other and thought it was incredible.
Even the eldest prince was laughing at the second child for being a fool. He risked being reprimanded and punished by his father to intercede for the third child?
Isn't this being kicked in the head by a donkey? It's simply stupid.
The second child always pities this person and pities that person. Is it just to show his benevolence?
It was not that the eldest prince had not guessed the intention of the second prince. He suspected that the second prince wanted to recruit Huo Huaizhong to join the gang, but he did not like this man.
It doesn’t matter whether the second child is a kindhearted person or a hypocritical person! He doesn’t think highly of the people who originally relied on the third child.
But before, he didn't intend to get involved, but now he can't let his second brother become a good person and get benefits at the same time.
Huo Huaizhong's gloomy face immediately burst into color when he heard this plea.
He turned his stiff neck and looked to the side, and found that the person interceding for him was actually the second prince.
He then glanced at the emperor and saw that the emperor's expression was a little relaxed, and he immediately began to cry and beg.
He had been restrained just now, but now his intelligence was back.
The eldest prince also hurriedly stepped forward to intercede for him. This man had targeted him before, but now he interceded for him, and he always gained a good reputation for being magnanimous.
"Father! Mr. Huo was also in a moment of impatience just now, so he said nonsense. Although I am angry in my heart, I ask my father to forgive him because of his hard work and achievements in the past."
This sentence made everyone stunned. Although everyone was a little surprised when the second prince interceded for Huo Huaizhong, they could accept it.
After all, the second prince was a kind-hearted man, so he saw Huo Huaizhong as pitiful, so he interceded for him.
But what kind of temper the eldest prince is, I believe everyone in the court knows.
Moreover, Huo Huaizhong had been targeting him just now, and the eldest prince had even interceded for him, which was shocking.
When the emperor saw that the eldest and second eldest children were interceding for him, he was also pleased, and even his eyes softened a lot.
The third prince saw that something was wrong with the momentum, and quickly tried to restore his image in the hearts of everyone.
But just as he was about to speak out, he was interrupted by a rapid cough.
"Cough! Cough! Cough!"
Prince Jing coughed twice and quickly covered his mouth with a handkerchief.
The emperor shifted his gaze to Prince Jing, and saw that the fourth child's face was red from coughing, and his brows were furrowed tightly.
Prince Jing noticed the change in the emperor's expression and felt cold in his heart. What did the father mean by this? Did he dislike himself?
The emperor was thinking in his mind that the imperial doctor said that the fourth child was much better, why did he cough again today?
Could it be that the warming herbs don’t work?
The emperor thought about the medicinal materials in his private treasury and planned to send some to the fourth son's house after the next court.
"Fourth, are you still feeling unwell?"
The emperor's tone was somewhat urgent, but Prince Jing mistakenly thought that his father was impatient with him.
He coughed twice more and said, "Go back to my father! My son is not seriously ill. Perhaps the root cause of the disease has not been cured, and these minor problems still occur twice from time to time."
Naturally, he cannot recover now, otherwise how can these brothers trust him?
Seeing that Prince Jing no longer coughed, the emperor was relieved for the time being, thinking that after the court was over, the imperial physician would take his pulse again.
Prince Jing originally wanted to beg for mercy, but after what happened just now, he could only swallow the words on his lips.
If you are not cured of your illness, you will be a useless person. It makes no difference whether you beg for mercy or not. Which of these courtiers would take you seriously?
The emperor nodded, and then went back to what happened just now.
"Since the eldest brother and the second son are begging for mercy for you, I will spare you this time. It's just a small punishment but a big warning, lest you behave like this again in the future, and no matter who comes to plead for mercy, it will be useless."
The emperor agreed so quickly that the third prince missed the opportunity to help plead for mercy.
"I will punish you with a year's salary. I hope you will behave yourself in the future." The emperor's cold gaze made Huo Huaizhong tremble all over.
When he heard that the penalty was only one year's salary, he couldn't help crying with joy.
Huo Huaizhong quickly thanked the Lord for his kindness, and at the same time thanked the second prince and the eldest prince, but did not mention the third prince.
"Third brother, I see that you can't even do your errands at the Ordnance Bureau, so you should rest for now!"
The emperor's words made the third prince feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave instantly. Unexpectedly, Huo Huaizhong's official position was not taken down, but his errand was taken down. The peasant's path to wealth through the imperial examination