Chapter five hundred and eighty fourth confrontation (1)
As soon as Sheng Hong finished speaking, the third prince took up the conversation: "That's what the Seventh Emperor said. There are three pages in this secret letter. The Fourth Emperor has only read the first page. It is better to read the rest together before reporting to his father."
Complain."
The second prince and the fifth prince's brows moved slightly.
Naturally, the two of them didn't know what was written in the secret letter. However, the situation in front of them was already very obvious. The third prince and Sheng Hong had clearly joined forces secretly to use this matter to deceive the fourth prince.
As a brother, what should you do at this time?
Do you still need to hesitate and think too much? Of course he stepped on it hard, making it impossible for the fourth prince to turn over!
The second prince suffered from a mouth disease and could not speak much, so he only said a few words: "Let's get up first!"
The fifth prince agreed "understanding": "Yes! Brother Four Emperors! My father is generous and wise. He will never listen to partial beliefs, let alone wrongly accuse you easily. You have never done anything wrong, so what else can you do?
Horrible.”
Fourth Prince: "..."
What a bunch of "harmonious and friendly" brothers!
The fourth prince was filled with anger in his heart, but he could still express his emotion on his face: "Thank you very much, brothers and sisters, for interceding for me." Then, he looked at Emperor Jianwen with a sincere look on his face: "My son has been reckless, please.
Father, forgive me!"
Emperor Jianwen's suspicions had arisen and could no longer be dispelled by just a few words. Hearing this, he said coldly: "They are all begging for mercy for you. Please get up for now. Read the secret letter first."
The fourth prince responded in a low voice, stood up, and quickly flipped through the next two pages of letter paper.
The more I looked at it, the more frightened I became.
This letter began by explaining what he had done in the Ministry of War. After that, it was the whole story of the "sudden disappearance" of three crossbows.
Every sentence points directly to Shengxuan!
Where did this letter come from?
Could it be that Director Ding really wrote it down secretly for self-protection?
Impossible! If Master Ding had actually written this letter, he would have confessed to it under severe torture. Even if he wanted to save his life, he would definitely have told it. There was no way he could have kept it hidden.
This letter is clearly a forgery.
It must be a forgery!
But, how should he defend Sheng Xuan now?
The fourth prince was in a state of confusion and couldn't think of any good solution for the moment. He had to deliberately delay reading the letter while his mind kept racing.
Emperor Jianwen's voice sounded softly: "Come here, call Shengxuan to come and confront you."
The fourth prince was greatly shocked, but he had no reason to stop it.
Emperor Jianwen's eyes passed over the ugly-looking fourth prince, and then landed on the face of the third prince: "How is the injury of that man named Ding Chuang now? Can he be carried into the palace together?"
The third prince immediately handed over his hand and reported back: "I'm going back to my father. Ding Chuang was seriously injured. I ordered the imperial doctor to treat him last night. I didn't wake up before I went to court. I really don't know what the situation is now. I don't know.
Then send someone back to your home to take a look at him, and as long as he is still able to make a sound, order him to be carried into the palace."
Emperor Jianwen didn't care at all about the life and death of a mere young man. He nodded briefly. Then, he ordered: "Second prince, go to the military prison and bring Chief Ding with you."
The second prince, who was quiet and taciturn, acted quite calmly and retreated in response.
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The first one to answer the call was Sheng Xuan.
Sheng Xuan's official position was low and he was not qualified to go to the court. The prince of Huainan Prince also stayed in the Huainan Prince's Mansion on the pretext of waiting for his illness. Therefore, the changes in the dynasty today were so great that no one in the Huainan Prince's Mansion knew anything about it.
When the palace chamberlain went to deliver the oral message, Sheng Xuan already felt that something was wrong.
It was noon, so Emperor Jianwen should be having lunch. Why did he summon him into the palace when he couldn't wait for a moment?
The matter of bows and crossbows has been put entirely on Master Ding and has nothing to do with him... No, he must discuss it with his grandfather before entering the palace.
Sheng Xuan winked, and the chamberlain beside him came forward and stuffed a purse into the palace chamberlain.
"Please wait a moment, father-in-law," Sheng Xuan said pleasantly, "I'm going to change my clothes before entering the palace to meet the Holy Master."
The chamberlain in the palace refused to accept the purse and said expressionlessly: "The emperor has issued a decree, please Master Sheng to enter the palace immediately with the Za family without any delay."
Sheng Xuan had no choice but to enter the palace immediately.
In the past, when the King of Huainan was favored by the Holy Family, Shengxuan had entered the palace several times with his grandfather, and had also entered the Yiqing Hall. But today, the majestic Yiqing Hall seemed particularly solemn, with a sharp and intimidating chill.
Sitting on the dragon throne, Emperor Jianwen, wearing a dragon robe, had a gloomy and cold expression.
Several princes stood on both sides with subtle expressions on their faces, and they had no time to take a closer look.
Sheng Xuan only had time to glance at the ugly-looking fourth prince. His heart sank, and he stepped forward and saluted with cupped hands: "I have met the emperor, my humble minister Sheng Xuan."
Emperor Jianwen said calmly: "Seventh Prince, show Sheng Xuan the letter in your hand."
After the fourth prince read this secret letter, it was passed to the other princes, and finally fell into the hands of the seventh prince Sheng Hong.
As the victim of being "assassinated", Sheng Hong was naturally angry, glared at Sheng Xuan, and coldly handed over the letter.
Sheng Xuan felt increasingly bad. In front of everyone, he forced himself to calm down and quickly opened the letter and read it.
In the middle of reading, Sheng Xuan's expression suddenly changed and he knelt down: "Your Majesty, this letter is purely forged and not true at all. How dare I assassinate His Highness the Seventh Prince?"
Sheng Hong sneered and interjected: "You and Brother Four Emperors both have the habit of reading only half of the letter. Even if you want to defend yourself, you should be patient and read the entire letter! Why be so panicked!"
Sheng Xuan: "..."
Fourth Prince: "..."
The edge of words is as sharp as a knife, but nothing more than that!
When Emperor Jianwen heard this, his eyes dimmed slightly.
The Fourth Prince and the Huainan Palace have always been in close contact. This Shengxuan usually follows the Fourth Prince's lead. If this matter is really what Shengxuan did, the Fourth Prince obviously cannot escape the involvement...
"Whether this matter is true or not will be revealed soon." Emperor Jianwen's face was cold and his voice was full of chills: "Sheng Xuan, since you have a clear conscience, you will confront Master Ding and his son face to face."
After hearing this, Sheng Xuan's complexion changed slightly.
He was still young and had not yet cultivated to the level where even the top of Mount Tai could not be moved. At this time, his mind was greatly shaken, and his whereabouts were revealed.
The fourth prince was anxious and angry.
How can such a grand show show a guilty conscience at this time? The so-called evidence is only this letter. No matter what, it is just a matter of refusing to admit it. Even if Director Ding and his son have been brought here, so what?
However, in front of Emperor Jianwen, he could not say anything or even wink. The fourth prince could only feel aggrieved secretly in his heart.
Speaking of which, it's no wonder Sheng Xuan.
The fourth prince is a prince after all. No matter what big mistake he makes, his life will not be in danger. Sheng Xuan does not have such confidence.
