Xiao Dongming was stunned, "Nian Shizhong, what are you doing?" ”

Shangguan Feng reluctantly got up and looked at everything in front of him with a pale face.

Aged sergeants surrounded this place, and now the life and death of everyone here are tied to him alone.

A pair of eyes watched Nian Shizhong's every move, Xiao Dongqian said coldly, "Nian Shizhong, what are you still doing in a daze?" Kill them for me! As long as they die, I will be the king of Dashuo. ”

Hearing this, Nian Shizhong slowly raised his sword and walked towards the emperor, "It's a pity-" He suddenly turned around, and the cold sword was directly on Xiao Dongqian's neck, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can't be the emperor anymore." ”

"The years are heavy!" Xiao Dongqian bit out his name almost word by word.

"Come on, take down His Royal Highness the Prince." The age is heavy and unhurried.

The people below quickly stepped forward and escorted Xiao Dongqian down.

Nian Shi recollected his sword, stepped forward quickly, crossed Xiao Dong and left in front of Xiao Sheng, knelt down respectfully and saluted, "Weichen is late to save the car, please forgive the emperor." ”

"Aiqing came just in time." Xiao Sheng glanced at Shangguan Feng, whose face was pale, and the light in his eyes became more and more cold as a blade, "Take the prince down and dispose of it later." ”

Nian Shi re-bowed, "Yes! Wechen immediately purged the rebels. ”

Xiao Sheng's eyes made people look a little creepy, and Xiao Dongming also felt a little puzzled. He had never seen his father look so fiercely.

When Nian Shizhong passed by Xiao Dongli's side, he glanced sideways at him slightly, and then left thoughtfully.

The palace has been slaughtered with blood, and it is full of holes.

How many innocent people died in this struggle for power, and they had nothing to do with this battle, but they became the final victims.

The corpses were pulled out of the palace one by one, and the soldiers of the palace began to wipe the bloodstains, and it would not be long before the place would become its original appearance.

It's just a change of minions, just a repainting of the mud walls, just to make the palace more magnificent.

For people at the top of the food chain, everything underneath is insignificant, whether they live or die, they are their own stepping stones.

The prince was captured, and Nian Shizhong and Fu Sheng were responsible for cleaning up the chaotic party, and they must make sure that there is no mistake or omission, and they would rather be in vain than indulge.

At the imperial court, the impeachment of the crown prince was stacked very high, and it was all tired on the table in the imperial study.

Ten crimes of trespassing, eight crimes of disobedience - the sum of the strips and strips adds up, there are more than 60 in total, and all of them are capital crimes of killing the head.

Xiao Sheng said: Lust for a moment and destroy the national industry of Qianzuo.

Forming a party for personal gain, greedy for wealth, and rebellion are punishable for crimes.

Of course, every war in every dynasty is always exchanged for the power of one and the other. The prince's party was destroyed, but Shangguan Feng was awarded the hereditary title of first-class duke because of his meritorious service, and his son is the son, who can inherit the title in the future and enjoy the court forever.

Because of her strong temperament, the concubine is known as a model of the harem, and she has the position of deputy queen, although she is still a concubine, but the emperor has not established a queen, so the concubine in the harem is the only one.

This queen is like a queen.

Just the last step.

The back position is still vacant, but everyone knows that this position will belong to the concubine sooner or later.

A lot to do.

In the Three Kings' Mansion, Xiao Dongli sat with a warm eyebrow, holding the lid of the teapot between his fingertips, knocking on it again and again, as if waiting for something.

"Third Master, what's wrong? The matter is over, the crown prince is imprisoned in the prison, just waiting for the emperor's oracle. Why is the third master not very happy? Qingmo was puzzled.

Xiao Dongli reluctantly looked outside, "Yesterday there was blood all over the ground, and today everyone is in place." Life is a drama, the prince's curtain is over, but - I have just begun. ”

Qingmo still didn't understand, "What does the third master mean by this?" Didn't the third master say that this time is particularly crucial, maybe he can be with Shangguan girl on this? ”

"Yes." He got up, his plain robe lining his complexion a little pale. Walking slowly to the yard, today's weather is not very good, gray, Ming'er is Chinese New Year's Eve, Xu is going to snow.

Everything is ahead of schedule, and everything is terminated early.

"Who is the third master waiting for?" Qingmo frowned.

"Wait for the people in the palace." He answered.

Hearing this, Qingmo was silent.

After a long time, Qingmo said, "There is something unclear about the humble position. ”

"Say!" Xiao Dongli walked in the cloister, with his hands behind his back, and walked very slowly.

Qingmo followed behind, "Why did Nian Shizhong turn back in the end?" Shouldn't he be on the same path as the prince? It's rare that the emperor is willing to believe him. ”

"You forgot, the no-makeup thing is in his hands. As long as he hands over the dragon and phoenix seals, his father will believe him. A person who even handed over such an important thing to his monarch must be a loyal minister in the eyes of his father. Xiao Dongli stood under the rose wall, looking at the rose vines.

Next spring, it should be green.

Thinking that the flowers would bloom when the time came, he casually pulled his lips and smiled.

"It's just that Nian Shizhong is not a fool." Xiao Dongli took a deep breath, "If I hadn't appeared, Nian Shizhong would have been afraid that he would have to wait for the prince to kill everyone before he came out to save the driver." ”

"Help? At that time, it is not yet known whether the emperor will live or die. Qingmo said coldly, "As soon as the emperor dies, the second prince dies, the world is still the crown prince after all." The age is heavy, and it is really slippery. ”

Xiao Dongli didn't answer, just walked towards the door of the mansion.

"Where is the third master going?" Qingmo said, "Are you going to see Miss Shangguan?" The humble post has sent the Shangguan girl back to the Prime Minister's Mansion safely. ”

"The Prime Minister's Mansion needs to be rectified, go to her now, I'm afraid she won't be busy." With a pale face, he stood at the gate of the house, looking out of the empty gate.

After a battle, except for the sergeants and sergeants patrolling the streets and alleys, the people cowered at home and did not dare to go out. Of course, there are also those who have suffered from the fish in the pond and are busy preparing for the funeral for their families.

Crying, noise, inevitable.

As Xiao Dongli expected, it was no longer the chief administrator He An who came to announce the decree, because He An was the prince's party and had already been executed by Ling Chi. This time it was the eunuch in the palace, Liu Zhong, who followed He An earlier, and later defected to the emperor before the prince rebelled.

Now the old man is dead, and the new man is laughing.

Liu Zhong became the chief manager of the emperor's side, and naturally smiled from ear to ear, "Yo, the third prince is here!" ”

Xiao Dongli glanced at him and was silent.

"The emperor has an edict to ask the third prince to go to the palace to see the driver." Liu Zhong shook off the dust, "Third prince, please!" Don't keep the emperor waiting! ”

Xiao Dong left his chin and bowed, "Erchen leads the order." ”

The carriage went directly to the palace.

The emperor did not summon him in the imperial study, but chose Zhaoyi Palace.

Standing outside Zhaoyi Palace, Xiao Dongli stood for a long time, and the familiar three words "Zhaoyi Palace" were like a wound imprinted on his heart, and he couldn't bear to touch it.

He walked out from here.

But now, it's back here.

Every step from the outside to the inside is extremely heavy, as if stepping on his mother's flesh and blood, step by step. In a trance, he seemed to hear his mother's cold laughter before she died.

He will never forget that laughter.

So pathetic, so desolate.

But at the moment when I finally closed my eyes, I felt a sense of relief.

Zhaoyi Palace is full of cobwebs, and a thick layer of dust has accumulated everywhere on the desktop and windowsill. Everywhere the eye looks, there is desolation and desolation.

In the empty main hall, Xiao Sheng stood behind his hands. He stood in front of a portrait with his back to him and did not turn around.

Xiao Dongli lowered his footsteps, but his face was still surprisingly calm.

"Son-in-law, see father!" He saluted.

Xiao Sheng didn't turn around, just let out a shallow breath, "Get up!" ”

"Thank you, Father." Xiao Dongli got up and stood still.

After a long time, Xiao Sheng turned around and looked at his son, "Do you know why I don't want to see you since I was a child?" He paused, saw that Xiao Dongli lowered his eyebrows, did not say a word, and continued, "Because you look too much like your mother." ”

Xiao Dongli slowly raised his head and looked at the painting scroll on one side.

On the scroll, the dust is dense, but the woman on the painting can be faintly seen.

Youthful, fragrant cardamom. On the delicate face, the eyebrows are lightly swept and the lips are not dotted. Holding hibiscus flowers, looking back and smiling, it can be said that the appearance is excellent.

That was the former Zhaoyi Niangniang, Yu Zhaoyi.

Hibiscus.

It's a pity that Hongyan can only be seen in the painting, how many times has the soul dream returned?

"I know, you hate me, and I also understand that I did something ruthless back then." Xiao Sheng let out a long breath, "But I am the emperor, and the whole world is mine, let alone a woman." ”

Xiao Dongli didn't speak, like a quiet listener.

"I am not only an emperor, but also a man and a husband. Instead of not getting her heart, instead of letting her miss others, it is better to fulfill her and let her die as she deserves. Xiao Sheng's words were cold.

In the sleeve, there are fists clenched, but they are gradually released at the end.

Xiao Dongli raised his head, "Erchen doesn't dare to resent his father. ”

"You yourself saw the things of the past, and you can't complain." Xiao Sheng flicked his sleeves.

...... year

Back then, he only blamed himself for being young and ignorant, and he shouldn't have seen things that he shouldn't have seen. Back then, he only blamed himself for believing his father wrongly, thinking that his father would not kill his mother, but unfortunately, he couldn't go back.

"My father summoned his sons and ministers here today, I don't know what is important?" He changed the subject.

Xiao Sheng stared at Xiao Dongli, who was extremely calm in front of him, "I ask you, why do you want to save me, and what is your purpose?" ”

Xiao Dongli took a deep breath and bowed, "Erchen said goodbye." ”

After that, he turned around and left.

"Stop! What is your attitude? Xiao Sheng said coldly, "I am the emperor and your father." ”

"My father has to ask his sons to say that his sons saved you for the sake of the country, and for my father to pass on the throne to me, is it willing? Or did my father think so? In this case, is there any difference between the sons and sons? Xiao Dongli paused, turned his face half sideways, and glanced at Xiao Sheng behind him with the corner of his eye.

"You!" Xiao Sheng was dumbfounded for a while.

Xiao Dongli straightened his body and looked around at the abandoned Zhaoyi Palace, "If the father really wants to investigate the reason, I am afraid that the son will inherit the father's business and conclude the karma with the father." I can't solve it, and I don't want to solve it. And the sons and daughters have never been able to be as decisive as their father. ”

"What the hell are you talking about?" Xiao Sheng hesitated for a moment, "Or, you saved me, I can give you what you want within the scope of my ability." ”

Eyebrows, slowly raised, Xiao Dongli took a deep breath, "What do you want?" Can my father really give it to me? ”

"What do you want?" Xiao Sheng asked.

Xiao Dongli turned around, and his complexion showed a rare fluctuation, "Erchen only needs one person." ”

Xiao Sheng frowned, as if he had thought of something, "What I can give you is not just one person. Even if you want the crown prince, I may consider it. ”

"Erchen wants, Shangguan Jingyu." He spoke clearly without the slightest hesitation.

Xiao Shengzhong was stunned and froze on the spot.