The prince stayed in the palace for one night, and the next day happened to be a five-day court meeting, even if he was in a bad mood, he had to go to the court honestly.

He and the three princes each stood on the emperor's side, facing the civil and military officials lined up in two rows.

The prince tried to concentrate on listening, but from time to time he would be distracted. If you're not careful, that familiar and beautiful face will flash in front of your eyes. Then an indescribable pain spread rapidly in my heart

The prince's god is not guarded, and of course he can't hide it from everyone's eyes. Even the emperor sitting on the dragon chair noticed it, and suddenly opened his mouth and asked, "Prince, what do you think should be done about this matter?" ”

The prince had been distracted just now, and he didn't hear what was going on at all, so how could he answer at this time. But the father asked a question, and he couldn't help but answer, so he had to say a few high-sounding words: "Erchen feels that this matter is a serious matter, and he can't make a decision lightly." It is better to wait for the dissolution of the court meeting, and the decision will be made after discussion by several college students in the cabinet. ”

The emperor glanced at him lightly, noncommittal, and turned his gaze to the hundred officials in the court again.

The prince secretly pinched a cold sweat for himself, and then he didn't dare to wander anymore. Occasionally, when he raised his head, he happened to meet the fluttering gaze of the third prince.

The moment the two pairs of eyes looked at each other, the crown prince could clearly see the sarcasm and mockery in the eyes of the third prince

Good things are far less fast than scandals, and in just a few days, the farce of Shen Qiuyu giving birth to a child in the womb has quietly spread in the aristocratic circle of the capital. The three princes always pay attention to every move of the Prince's Mansion, how could they miss such a good show?

In the face of the undisguised ridicule in those eyes, the prince was angry and embarrassed, but unfortunately it was not suitable to pursue it at this time, so he could only swallow this sullen breath with hatred.

finally survived the boring court meeting, and before the prince could breathe a sigh of relief, the emperor instructed lightly: "The prince stays, I have something to ask you alone." ”

The schadenfreude of the third prince was simply on his face, and the stabbing prince's heart and liver hurt

In the Imperial Study. The emperor lost the majesty and condensation of the court meeting, frowned and scolded: "The trouble in your house is too bad!" ”

Sure enough, even my father knew about it!

The crown prince looked ashamed and blamed himself: "It's all the son's ministers, so that my father is also worried." ”

"Only by governing the country can the world be leveled! You can't even discipline the women around you, what are you talking about governing the country and leveling the world? The emperor was obviously also really angry: "Everyone who still spreads it knows it, and now I can't cover it up even if I want to." I'm ashamed of you! ”

The prince was speechless, so he could only kneel down and plead guilty.

The emperor's greatest dissatisfaction with the crown prince is his weak temperament. It's nothing to be greedy for women, but being led by a woman by the nose is a big taboo.

"What are you going to do with this?" The emperor asked coldly.

The crown prince didn't dare to hesitate, and immediately said, "Erchen has locked up everyone involved in this matter. The Imperial Physician was handed over to the Imperial Hospital. As for Shen Qiuyu, she has served her sons for many years. Spare her life for the time being. However, capital crimes can be avoided from living crimes. Under house arrest in Zhuangzi, never to return home. Erchen will never see her again! ”

The emperor was obviously still a little dissatisfied with his treatment. Such a woman. A three-zhang white silk or a glass of poisoned wine is just gone. What's the use of keeping her alive? But after all, this is the prince's own business, he is willing to deal with it like this, and it is not good for him, a father, to say anything.

"Since you want to spare that woman's life, I can't say more. However, this matter needs to be taken seriously. The emperor looked cold: "The most taboo thing for a monarch is to be soft-hearted." You can't be swayed by the people around you. ”

The prince only agreed. But I couldn't help but secretly slander in my heart. The father said that others were light, and he didn't want to think about who had favored Concubine Zheng for many years, so he almost indulged that Concubine Zheng to ride on Queen Gu's head. If it weren't for the reversal of the situation in the past two years. The dignified queen and he, the crown prince, don't know what they will be aggrieved into

No matter how shrewd the emperor is, he can't see through what the prince is thinking at the moment. continued: "Those who dare to help the abuse, don't keep it. ”

The prince did not hesitate this time. I opened my mouth without thinking.

It was already a fluke that Shen Qiuyu was able to leave this life, and as for the helpers around her, it was no pity to get rid of them.

After returning home. The prince summoned Mo to speak. Mo was very curious about the prince's encounter in the palace, but he didn't ask very interestingly, but just quietly listened to the prince's instructions: "The midwives must be sealed, as well as Mother Qiu and the little maid who served Yun'er, all sent away." ”

A fluttering sentence is a few lives, and Mo's face did not change: "Leave this matter to me, Your Highness just rest assured." After a pause, he asked, "What should Yun'er do?" ”

The prince hesitated slightly. Yuna is not particularly beautiful, but she is also gentle and lovely. Although he had bad intentions, he also gave birth to a son for him in the end. If it is "dismissed" like this, it seems a little unkind.

But what my father said before is still in my ears, and maybe I will ask again in a few days. If he can't even give up Yun'er, what face will he have to face his father at that time?

After thinking about it, the prince finally said ruthlessly: "It's also sent away." Just be kind to you when you are buried. ”

Mo Shi's heart was relieved: "Okay, as soon as you follow the orders of Your Highness." ”

After another moment, Mo Shi finally couldn't help but ask: "What about Concubine Shen, is she under house arrest in Zhuangzi like this?" ”

The crown prince was very sensitive to such words, and he couldn't be angry with his mother, queen father, and he didn't have this scruple at all towards Mo Shi, and his face suddenly sank: "Is it only when you send her on the road that you feel happy?" ”

Mohs choked up.

The anger that the prince had been holding back for a long time suddenly opened the floodgates: "Shen Qiuyu does have bad intentions, but you, the crown princess, may not be clean with your hands and feet." Do you dare to say that you didn't know anything beforehand? ”

The crown prince is not a stupid person, and when he was angry, of course, he also thought of Mo's abnormality that night. If it wasn't for the fact that he had found out the truth before, where would Mohs have the confidence and confidence to break into the delivery room? knew the truth, but concealed it, and deliberately led him to witness that scene with his own eyes. Mo Shi's thoughts, how could he not guess?

Facing the prince's anger, Mo Shi calmed down instead: "Your Highness is right, I did know something before. Without waiting for the prince to react, he quickly continued: "But when I knew, Shen Qiuyu was already about to give birth." In that case, wouldn't it be a surprise if I had spoken out in advance? As long as she 'accidentally' falls, she can claim that the child has a difficult birth. At that time, no matter how nice I say, Your Highness will only listen to her and will not believe me! ”

The prince was also choked.

Mo finally raised his eyes and looked at the crown prince: "Your Highness, you and I have been married for many years. Even though you don't love me in your heart, I am your wife after all. Husband and wife are one, you are uncomfortable, and I will never feel good in my heart. When such a thing spreads, you are disgraced, and what is a glorious thing for me? How will others make fun of me, the crown princess, behind their backs? Your Highness only knew that I was in pain, but he never asked me what it would be like in my heart. Is it only someone else who is a crystal heart, a glass liver and gallbladder, and I am just a piece of wood without feeling and pain? ”

The resentment and dissatisfaction that have accumulated for many years are fully revealed between the lines.

The prince is indeed a cherisher of fragrant and merciful jade, amorous to a group of concubines, gentle and considerate to Shen Qiuyu, but he can only be cold and distant from her, his wife. After so many years of suffocation, how could she not resentment in her heart?

Mo's thoughts hidden deep in his heart churned endlessly, and his voice choked: "You put Shen Qiuyu on the tip of your heart." As a wife, not only can I not be jealous, but I must also show my virtuous generosity everywhere. Am I not bitter in my heart? When he said the last sentence, he couldn't cry anymore, and the tears rolled down quickly.

After many years of marriage, it was the first time for the prince to see Mo screaming and crying in front of him, and the shock in his heart was really not small. Before he could sort out his chaotic thoughts, his body had already reacted first, and he stepped forward to grab Moh.

Mo's body trembled, did not break free, and buried his head in the prince's chest. Soon, tears soaked his chest.

The prince hugged his wife, who was crying without manners, and finally a trace of guilt slowly rose in his heart.

Mo's words are right, he does owe something to her. Since Shen Qiuyu entered the mansion for more than eight years, there is no doubt that he has occupied his heart. Even in the months when he deliberately snubbed Shen Qiuyu, he did not let Shen Qiuyu go. The people around him all act according to his preferences, and in such a situation, how can they put the unfavored Mo in their eyes?

In such a situation, the relationship between Mo and Shen Qiuyu is naturally antagonistic. Why did he ask Mohs to have nothing to do? If anyone is really at fault in this matter, it must be Shen Qiuyu. At best, Mohs is just unreported......

The prince was silent for a long time, and finally reached out and patted Mo's back gently: "Just now I was in a hurry and didn't speak properly, don't take it to heart." ”

After a pause, he opened his mouth obscurely: "Last night in the palace, the queen mother reprimanded me fiercely. I have promised my mother that I will never see her again. After all, she was once my beloved woman, and I couldn't bear to see her die anymore. You don't have to worry about her anymore. I'm not going to pick her up again! ”

After the last sentence came out, Mo's crying stopped, lowered his head to wipe his tears, and then raised his head: "Your Highness, is what you said true?" ”

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