Chapter 328: The Two Sons Compete for the Throne
Holy Decree. The Queen Mother glanced back at Ji Jin suspiciously. Emperor Chen has just died. When the decree was written.
"Long live my emperor, long live ......"
The ministers all lowered their heads and touched the ground. I saw the Grand Duke in front of Emperor Chen slowly coming with a scroll of holy decree in his hand. There was also a bit of confusion on his face.
"Mukden carrier. Emperor's Edict. I boarded the plane when I was young. It has been dozens of years so far. You can feel the heavens. I also remember the good heirs and talents in the country. Prince Guteri Prince. To consolidate the country. The second son of the emperor. Intra-Japanese Wonder. Talented. Ceremony of Inspection. Bow to public opinion. Respectfully to heaven and earth. Ancestral temple. Sheji. On the eleventh day of the first month of Chen. Bestow Zi Rui with a book of treasures. Appointed crown prince. Orthodox East Palace. To re-enforce the rule of 10,000 years. With the heart of the four seas. The ceremony is complete. Chin this."
The Grand Duke only felt every word. All in his head knocking on the sky. Until his voice faded out of the great palace. The crowd apparently didn't react. I just feel that this qiē Mo is not in a dream.
What is called conferring the second prince with a book of treasures. He was made a prince, so where did today's prince come from? And this decree. It was actually during the reign of Emperor Chen. Written twenty years ago.
"Fude. Where did this decree come from?" the Queen Mother was the first to recover from her shock. Who knows. The Grand Duke actually had tears in his eyes. looked at the Queen Mother with deep meaning. The look of tears seems to have a thousand words that cannot be spoken. Finally, there was a cry of sorrow." Emperor. The minions went with you."
As soon as this remark came out. He suddenly pulled a dagger out of his sleeve. Quickly wipe it towards his throat. Killed on the spot.
"Ahh
Time. There was a commotion outside the palace. No one would have thought that Grandpa Fu De would follow His Majesty. And he committed suicide. It seems to show that this matter is not simple.
Gonggong Yu looked at the corpse that fell at his feet with palpitations. They have a good friendship with each other. But today I don't want to. Fu De will have such a catastrophe. Pick up the decree that has fallen to the ground. into the hands of the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother looked at the familiar handwriting on the holy decree in disbelief. and the seal of the state seal at the end. This is a holy decree. It's true.
The sight in front of me gradually became gloomy. The Queen Mother's figure shook. She only felt as if she had a pair of big invisible hands. Grabbed her throat tightly. Who is behind this qiē and why did this decree appear in front of the Manchu civil and military after the death of the emperor?
Then. Immediately there was silence.
The left and right sides of the corridor. Two tall figures appeared.
Dongfang Xu's eyes flickered slightly. He looked up. and he saw the other side. Dongfang Rui, who is also looking at himself. His second royal brother.
The Queen's words came back to mind once more. Dongfang Xu opened his mouth slightly. But I couldn't say a word.
The decree of twenty years ago. It seems that this qiē has been slowly uncovered. His mother's legs were ruined. and the sentence that his father said before he died. There are also poison masters who ambush themselves in the forest. String all the clues together.
So. His second brother also knows everything.
……
Above the court.
Now the identity of the crown prince Dongfang Xu is very embarrassing. He appeared so late again. It caused many ministers to be dissatisfied. Sit on both sides of the hedge. About the decree written twenty years ago. It was used to make a big fuss.
Some say it's a conspiracy that has deceived people for twenty years. In fact, back then. The emperor just wants to make the second prince the crown prince. It's just that it was replaced by someone with a heart. And the emperor was afraid of the power of the government and the opposition at that time. I finally chose to compromise. This rumor is aimed at the Nalan clan led by Queen Chen.
More people say. The biological mother of the second prince, Concubine Mei. Back then, he was killed by Queen Chen. The empress wants her prince to ascend to the crown prince. to make the scheme framed. As a result, the road of diplomatic relations between the kingdom of Chen and the country of Lotus was cut off. This is the road to the growth of the kingdom of Chen ruined by his own selfishness.
And those who know the truth of the year. Now only the Queen Mother is left. It's just that even if the Queen Mother says anything. It's also hard to block the mouth of Yoyo.
There are more and more rumors that are unfavorable to the crown prince. And the voice of supporting the second prince Dongfang Rui is also rising.
As for the father-in-law Fu De, who killed himself. Everyone thought it was even more likely. He is because he debunked the truth of the year. For fear of being threatened, he committed suicide in order to be happy.
The Queen Mother was furious. After angrily reprimanding several officials, he announced his retirement from the dynasty. She seems to be buying time to investigate the truth. And he didn't give everyone an explanation.
Palace. There were two men standing in front of him.
They exude a different aura of slaughter. No one dared to look this way.
Dongfang Rui has imagined countless pictures. When this qiē happens. What will the Brotherhood say to him. But I didn't expect it. Now it's more uncomfortable than he imagined.
He knew that explanations were useless. Now my father is gone. The queen mother is like this. Presumably, the royal brother will resent himself. It's normal, right? But. Dongfang Rui had to admit it again. I've always known that there is an undercurrent. I never reminded the royal brother and the queen mother.
Is this his selfishness? Maybe. It's the blood in my heart that doesn't admit defeat that is clamoring.
He wanted to know. Compare yourself to the royal brother. What's the difference?
But things are going for the worst. He felt that maybe the two were brothers. It's going to be broken off here.
"The Queen Mother Arrived"
The Queen Mother returned to the palace. The cold gaze was tightly locked on Dongfang Rui's body. All the time. Because of his deep hatred for what Concubine Mei did back then. The Queen Mother's attitude towards Dongfang Rui has always been ignored. One could even say disgust. Fortunately, he doesn't look like Concubine Mei. Otherwise, the Queen Mother was afraid that she would not be able to help but order someone to secretly end up with him.
Though. He is also the emperor's flesh and blood.
"Imperial Grandmother ......"
The two saluted at the same time. The Queen Mother's gaze was deeply shot at Dongfang Rui.
"This time the Holy Decree. What do the second prince think?"
Dongfang Rui straightened his back. Just hang your head." The grandchildren are terrified."
The Queen Mother just looked at him. As if trying to guess something from his calm expression. He doesn't know it or not. Does he want to fight for the crown prince?
Because the Queen Mother remembers. Emperor Chen really wanted to give the crown prince to Dongfang Rui. But I was stopped by myself. When did the emperor write that decree without telling himself? And who has been in custody for so many years. It was taken out at this moment.
But the Queen Mother was obviously full of suspicions. But he couldn't move Dongfang Rui.
Nowadays, there are many people in the court who are biased towards the second prince. If something happens to the second prince at this juncture. It will definitely lead to instability in the hearts of the people in the DPRK and China. Even if the crown prince sits firmly on his throne. There will also be many unstable factors.
Doing so can only backfire. So the Queen Mother had to put away her sad feelings, and kept thinking about how to deal with the current situation.
Let Dongfang Rui give up on his own. The Queen Mother sneered in her heart. It's useless. Because those people in the court are trying their best to promote the second prince. Even if he wanted to quit. will also be said by everyone to be forced.
You have to think of a way to bring a qiē back to peace. If there is. That's it.
"What does the prince think?"
Dongfang Rui's eyes moved. Wait for the man next to him to speak.
The calm voice didn't make any waves." Grandchild. I will definitely live up to my father's expectations." A simple word. Just show all the determination of Dongfang Xu. What he means is knowing that there are many obstacles ahead. He will also keep the throne of the crown prince. Make up for the big mistakes you made.
And Dongfang Rui also heard it. Brother Huang is suing himself. He will never back down. Even at any cost.
The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction. Then he put away his feelings and looked at Dongfang Rui. Second Prince. I hope you can fully support your royal brother. It's not in vain that the queen has taught you for many years." She also wanted Dongfang Rui to know. If he has the slightest thought about the crown prince. First of all, he has to completely defeat this royal brother who grew up with him. Things are not so easy.
"Grandchildren remember the teachings." Dongfang Rui lowered his head. There was a faint light in his eyes.
Subsequently. The alarming man retreated. The Queen Mother sighed lightly.
"It's time. I'm going to get rid of Concubine Mei."
The Queen Mother only felt that she had made an irreparable mistake. She had already had such a thought. Why are you so reluctant to do it? She had to forget how she let go of that slut in the first place.
That's right. It seems that the emperor is trying his best to protect it. I don't want to hurt my mother-son relationship with him. I just opened one eye and closed one eye. Because the Queen Mother also knows. The emperor will not forgive Concubine Mei for what she did. Even if I have her in my heart. and to imprison her for ever. It's okay to keep it like this.
Now the emperor is going west. I don't have anything to hinder myself. But I want to move Concubine Mei. Is it too late?
In the cold palace these years. I didn't expect to be able to cover the sky with one hand now. That slut. I really underestimated her. Wrong. It should be underestimating the Lotus Kingdom.
The Lotus Kingdom that sent that slut at the beginning. It's definitely just uneasy and kind. Whether the princess of the country is alive or dead, they have not asked for years. The Queen Mother has to think. Lianguo has given up this chess piece. I didn't expect to underestimate them.
The reason why the Lotus Kingdom is feared by people. It's their incalculable strength. It can be seen from Concubine Mei's twenty years of obscurity.
"Prince. What are you going to do with that exotic princess?"
The Queen Mother knows. Now we can't let those unstable factors survive.
"Imperial Grandmother. Let her go."
"What. Maybe the person who assassinated you was sent by the Kingdom of Yi. Prince. You can't be merciful at this time."
Dongfang Xu recalled Xiyue's eyes at that time. He didn't think about it. The other party will actually help. No matter what kind of mind she uses. Dongfang Xu knew that he owed her a favor. There is no reason not to be saved.
"If it weren't for her. I'm afraid that my grandson won't be able to stand in front of the imperial grandmother now."
"Prince. Are you supposed to ......" The Queen Mother looked at Dongfang Xu deeply. I'm afraid that he will take the initiative to love this Yi Guogong. Just like Emperor Chen. There are lessons from the past. If the crown prince really has affection for Xiyue. Then you will never make a second mistake