Concubine Xian is the biological mother of the fourth prince.
She usually never comes out, rarely speaks, and is not close to the fourth prince in public. She looks cold and indifferent and has nothing to do with the world.
But from the eunuch Xia Bei who was next to the fifth prince, and the eunuch Yu You who made things difficult for Guo Hao, we knew that she was definitely not a person who was indifferent to the world. Instead, she had a lot of thoughts and stretched out her hands.
When Yan Shiyue entered the Linhua Hall, Concubine Xian stood up to greet her, looked at her face, and said attentively: "Fu Yan is here."
Concubine Xian's appearance is very delicate and beautiful, but she looks a bit haggard. The thick green shadow under her eyes seems to be troubled.
Yan Shiyue sat down, and Concubine Xian called for tea, and said: "I asked someone to make cheese cheese, and it tastes quite sweet. Can Fu Yan use some?"
"No need," Yan Shiyue said politely, "Your Majesty, you should know that I don't like to be polite to others. If you have anything to do with me, just tell me."
Concubine Xian hesitated.
Then she waved her hand and ordered the palace maid and eunuch to retreat.
Yan Shiyue sat calmly and heard Concubine Xian whisper: "I invited you to come today. In fact, I hesitated for a long time. I was in a dilemma and couldn't sleep well for several nights. I have always known that you are straightforward and upright in your work.
I don't follow the popular customs, so... I dare to say these words, and I hope you don't blame me."
Yan Shiyue nodded.
The Concubine Xian murmured for a long time, then closed her eyes and continued: "These days, I strongly disagree with what Shiro has done. I know what I said is treasonous, so I only dare to say it to you... Shiro, he
, although he is my son, if he has a disobedient heart, I will be the first to not tolerate him!"
She gritted her teeth and took her hand, "Fuyan, if you need my help, I am willing to obey your orders, whether you want to send some news or say something, whatever you want me to do, I will do it! I will listen to you.
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Yan Shiyue opened her eyes in shock.
No matter how she thought, she never expected that Concubine Xian would actually say such words to her!
She was so shocked that she almost lost her ability to think!
There were ten thousand things she wanted to say in her heart, but she didn't know which one to say first!
After a long while, she finally squeezed out a sentence: "He is your biological son!"
At that moment, she felt a little chilled for the fourth prince.
No matter what he did, his own mother stabbed him in the back. This was really... no words could describe her feelings.
Concubine Xian smiled miserably: "You don't know, this child Shiro... I don't know if you have heard that my Xiaoliu was killed by his own hands."
Yan Shiyue took a breath and looked at her.
Concubine Xian said in a low voice: "Silang and Xiaoliu are both my biological sons, there is no difference between them, but he killed Xiaoliu with his own hands! He was only five years old at the time! Everyone said he didn't understand.
, even the emperor said he didn’t understand... But at that time, I saw his appearance and his eyes, but I didn’t expect it at the time, but afterwards, when I thought about it many times, I was so shocked that I broke out in cold sweat! "
Her tears rolled down her face, she took a few breaths, and then she added: "Maybe he didn't think much about it, maybe he was just competing for his mother's favor, but when I thought of him, he was so calm and so determined to kill his family.
Brother, I feel terrible! I’m scared!”
She couldn't help sobbing: "But, I already lost a son, how can I lose another son? So I can only swallow this matter. I want to keep my son, and I can't let him carry it."
Accused of a brother harming his brother! I can’t say anything!”
She cried and said: "But now, I am just a ignorant harem woman, and I know that he is wishful thinking! But he has a cold relationship with me and does not listen to me at all! I can't persuade him no matter what.
I don’t want to see him doomed! When I close my eyes at night, I see that his head is missing!”
"I thought about it, no one can help me, I have no choice, I can only come and beg you... I just hope I can help you and wake him up earlier, before he does anything unforgivable.
, just wake him up! Stop him! I just want to keep his life, even if there is no job in my life, as long as he lives!"
She turned over and knelt down, holding her knees: "Your Highness, please! Please!"
Yan Shiyue was speechless for a long time.
Su Shi once said: Everyone raises his children hoping to be smart, but I have been deceived by being smart all my life. I only hope that my children will be foolish and careless, and that they will be able to live in public affairs without disaster.
Is this the way you feel?
Yan Shiyue said slowly: "I'm sorry, I can't help you. If you have this intention, you'd better talk to your fourth brother more."
She pulled away and let go of her hand: "Excuse me."
Concubine Xian fell to the ground crying.
After Yan Shiyue walked out for a long time, she could still hear her suppressed cries. Yan Shiyue quickened his pace and walked out of the courtyard.
Just after that, Concubine Xian slowly stopped speaking, straightened her back, and the sadness on her face was gradually replaced by uneasiness.
Did she... believe it?
What would she do? Is it too risky for her to do this? Will it be self-defeating?
Yan Shiyue walked slowly and thoughtfully.
Linlang pushed the child in a long circle and came back, and happened to bump into her at the gate of the courtyard. Yan Shiyue just bent down to look at the child, and saw someone running over in a hurry. It was Wang Chaoqing, the prince's personal eunuch, and he quickly paid attention.
Said a few words.
Emperor Yan of the Ming Dynasty had been busy since he came back, and it was only then that he was free to deal with the impeachment of the crown prince by Liu Songcheng, the young master.
Originally, this kind of thing was just a confusing account.
Now that the prince's reputation has been cleared, Liu Songcheng didn't produce any evidence at the time anyway. He only had to admit that he was confused. This matter was over on the surface. Of course, the prince would never be close to him again, but he also had no right to remove him.
, just wait until Emperor Ming Yan finds a reason to remove him.
As for why he wanted to impeach, let's talk about it later. Emperor Ming Yan might not even interfere.
But unexpectedly, when Emperor Ming Yan asked, Liu Songcheng knelt down and saluted on the spot, swearing to heaven and the sun, saying that he had indeed witnessed the prince's disrespect for his deceased mother in his writings. He kept saying, "I dare not deceive the emperor. I will sacrifice my family and life for it."
I guarantee that everything I say is true!"
At this point, I suddenly froze.
You know, "Fu" is equivalent to half a master. No matter what he does, the prince cannot criticize him.
As for Emperor Ming Yan, this is like the teacher he hired for his son... He is inconvenient to say more about this matter, and it is impossible to openly help the prince. This matter should have been a matter that Liu Songcheng was interested in, but he
It's very difficult to stick to your neck if you don't know what's interesting.
The ministers nearby all tried to persuade him, "Master Liu must have seen it wrong."
"No!" Liu Songcheng said: "I'm not wrong! I dare to swear to God!"
"Master Liu, get up first and speak slowly."
"No, if there is no result from today's matter, I will never be able to stand on my knees!"
This is more troublesome. You must know that it is absolutely impossible for Emperor Ming Yan to admit that the prince "disrespects his late mother's taboo in writing". It is absolutely impossible to put such a charge of unfilial piety on the crown prince, but if he does not admit it, he will not be able to afford it.
This is the army of the emperor.
The situation suddenly came to a standstill. Emperor Ming Yan's expression was cold and solemn, and the whole place was silent. Several officials exchanged glances, anxious... How can this matter be resolved? (To be completed.)