Chapter 612: The Father-Killing Failed
Even if he wanted to win, he couldn't risk his father's life! Even though his father is ruthless, he abandons the identity of the king. As a son, if he knows that his father is in danger and remedies, this cannot be described as "unfilial", but a loss of conscience!
King Jing also sensed that something was wrong and knew that King Yong must have deliberately lured them over. So how dare you slacken? Followed King Chen in the opposite direction.
"Third brother, how do you know it's here?" King Jing asked.
"It must be in the opposite direction," said King Chen, "If the eldest brother wants to lead us away, he must lead us away from our father." But the red-footed eagle must have been used for the message, but it was also necessary to make sure that the person receiving the message could see it. I think they must have long goggles in their hands so that they could see things from a distance. If they weren't in this area, they wouldn't be able to see it, even if they had long goggles. ”
When King Jing heard this, he just said, "That's true." ”
If it were normal times, King Yong would definitely fool his third brother and say, "Third brother, you are so smart." But at this time, how can he have a mind!
King Chen naturally didn't have the heart to joke and be arrogant, and both of them rode their horses and rushed to the other side......
"There are assassins!" However, before King Chen and King Jing arrived, they heard a shout not far ahead. This voice, as princes, is very clear, this is Li Zhonggui's voice!
Assassins?
King Chen and King Jing glanced at each other, and then hurried to the place where the sound came from. At the same time, he exclaimed: "Father! ”
"There are assassins...... Fast! Catch ......" Li Zhonggui's shout was halfway out, and suddenly stopped.
When King Chen and King Jing were surprised. When the two arrived, they saw Li Zhonggui staring at an arrow under the emperor's shoulder blade, dumbfounded, and stunned.
Li Zhonggui has been by his father's side for many years, and no matter when, as long as he doesn't deliberately pretend to be panicked, he can treat it very calmly. What's more, the place where the arrow hit at this time is dangerous, but it is not critical. Why was Li Zhonggui so shocked?
Following Li Zhonggui's gaze, is it his arrow's problem?
"Father!" King Chen and King Jing didn't have the heart to think much about Li Zhonggui's strange expression for a while, so they hurriedly turned over and dismounted, and both ran towards their father.
Li Zhonggui was startled, hurriedly stopped in front of the emperor, and said with a smile: "Why are the two highnesses so flustered? Xu who accidentally shot the arrow by mistake, it is not a big place, the two highnesses can rest assured. ”
At this time, several imperial guards had already come to the emperor's side, and when they saw the arrow that pierced the emperor, they all raised their vigilance against King Chen and King Jing and protected the emperor in front of him.
Although this arrow is not critical, the location is dangerous, and the emperor does not dare to act rashly. After all, he is a king, and even if he is wounded by such an arrow, his face still does not change. Although he was in pain, he had no other expression on his face except for a frown caused by pain.
But his gaze also fell calmly on the arrow on his chest. I saw that there was a word "Jing" clearly engraved on it.
looked at the two sons who were stopped by Li Zhonggui with anxious faces......
The emperor just frowned calmly and was silent for a moment, and then said to Li Zhonggui: "Zhonggui, you go and check, how many arrows are in King Jing's quiver?" ”
"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Zhonggui responded. Although his heart is full of suspicions, after all, the word "Jing" is too obvious to engrave, and he can't take it lightly, right?
"Your Highness, I am offended." Therefore, he went to King Jing and gave a salute.
King Jing was puzzled and said in surprise: "Father, what does this mean?" ”
The emperor said: "Just look at the arrows in your quiver and see how many prey you shot?" Why didn't you bring any of them? Didn't you shoot anything for a while? ”
Although King Jing felt that it was very strange for his father to ask Li Zhonggui to search for him, his father's words were very normal. So he didn't think much about it, so he replied: "Back to my father, my son hunted an eagle and a rabbit, and they were all packed on the blanket." ”
King Jing said, and turned around and pointed to the blanket behind him.
The emperor smiled and said: "Okay, it's also a harvest." Zhonggui, you continue to check. ”
King Jing was completely confused by the emperor, and thought to himself, father, why do you have to check my quiver?
But since it was his father's order, was there anything unsightly in his quiver, so why not show it to Li Zhonggui? Therefore, he took the initiative to hand the quiver to Li Zhonggui, and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, please check, if there is anything, just ask this king." ”
"Yes, Your Highness." Li Zhonggui replied and took the quiver from King Jing's hand.
Seeing the attitude of His Royal Highness King Jing, he really couldn't connect this matter with him. Li Zhonggui felt that there was something else wrong with this matter. Therefore, the wariness of King Jing is also lower.
And if King Jing did this, since His Royal Highness King Chen was by his side, then they must have already discussed it. His Royal Highness King Kechen would not do such a foolish thing. Now that the crown prince is about to fall on his head, there is no need for him to take risks.
Li Zhonggui carefully examined the remaining arrows of King Jing and checked them twice, and then he dared to turn around and report to the emperor.
"Your Majesty...... In total, forty-seven. Li Zhonggui said.
The meaning of Li Zhonggui's natural way. Forty-seven, but King Jing said that he had only shot two prey, that is, one arrow was missing.
"Fourth, did you shoot in the air?" The emperor asked.
From the emperor's voice, I couldn't hear any emotion.
When King Jing heard this, he was also shocked in his heart. This time, I instantly understood what the emperor meant.
But he obviously didn't shoot in the air, and his father asked like this, how could he tell a lie? Therefore, he could only say truthfully: "Today's Erchen is lucky, and the example is not in vain." ”
The emperor said: "But why do you only have two prey? Where's the other prey? ”
The emperor smiled easily: "Another prey, shouldn't it be me?" ”
But when he asked this sentence, he didn't say it to King Jing, but to King Chen.
In fact, his father's reaction was already expected by King Chen. The number of times my heart is cold, and I become numb. When his father asked Li Zhonggui to check the fourth arrow, he thought of what was the strange thing on the arrow? The strangeness of the arrow must lie in one word - Jing.
This is the fourth child's arrow, or someone deliberately made a fourth child's arrow.
"Father", looking at the injuries on his father's body, King Chen's eyes naturally had a concern that he couldn't hide, but his voice was very calm, "Please think about it, if this is really done by the fourth child, how can the fourth child use his own arrows?" Wouldn't it be enough to use an unmarked arrow and act as an alien assassin? Isn't it tantamount to throwing yourself into the net with your own arrows? Father, think about it, how could the fourth child have the intention of murdering his father? Even if there were, how could they be so confused as to do such an obvious thing? ”
said that it was the fourth, but in fact, this meaning already includes the two of them. It is impossible for him and the fourth child to have the intention of rebellion, and as long as they want to rebel, it is absolutely impossible to do such a thing.
In this matter, don't be too obvious!
But because of this, it is easy to think that this is not a blame. Perhaps they deliberately act as a cover-up, which is the same as "the most dangerous place is the safest place".
They clearly did it, but they didn't do it. That's where the trick comes in. The blame is so obvious, with the suspicious nature of the father, he will definitely think in the direction that is not good for them, but will follow the will of the person who did it.
King Jing knew that he was being blamed, so he hurriedly explained: "Father, not to mention whether the sons have such offense to their fathers, even if the sons have them, the sons have many opportunities, and there is no need to choose to take risks in the forest." And it is impossible for the sons and daughters to use such an inferior method, how can they send their arrows to their father? Isn't that any different from suicide? ”
Listening to the explanations of King Chen and King Jing, the emperor's demeanor was not soothed. But it doesn't add to the tranquility. Still pensive, no special reaction. As if he hadn't been assassinated and that the suspect wasn't his son.
"Father...... Father ...... "Suddenly, there was a rush not far away, and it was King Yong who came anxiously with his little entourage dressed as a man.
"Erchen's concubine heard Gonggong Li's shout, saying that there was an assassin, and she was busy reporting to Erchen. Is my father okay? Did the assassin catch it? King Yong said, bowing forward with great concern, wanting to see the emperor's situation.
The emperor just said "out of the way" and didn't have any other reaction. It seems that he acquiesced to the approach of King Yong.
"Jing ......" King Yong looked at the inscription on the arrow and read it out in surprise. When he realized his "recklessness", he hurriedly shut up and said no more.
He bowed to the emperor and said, "Seeing that my father did not hurt the vital point, my son's heart is much more relieved." It's just that this wound must also be treated in time. After all, this place is also dangerous, and it can't be delayed any longer.
After saying that, he bowed and retreated. He took two steps back, then stopped. A tangled look like he wants to say or not. But it was only for a moment, because I didn't dare to delay too long.
Hearing King Jing said sincerely: "Father, is there any misunderstanding in this?" The fourth brother's temperament and son-in-law understand that he would never do such a thing. I'm afraid that someone framed the fourth brother, and I hope that my father will see it! ”
If he said that the fourth child was not good, his father would definitely point the finger of suspicion at her. So at this time, it is absolutely impossible for him to send it to the door by himself. At this time, the more you help the fourth child speak, the more dangerous the fourth child is.
The emperor nodded and said, "This matter really needs to be thoroughly investigated. Lin'er, you have a heart. ”
Although it was just such a simple sentence, King Yong couldn't help but be happy when he heard it. From his father's tone towards him, he could guess that his father must have doubted the fourth child. Otherwise, it is impossible to compare the attitude towards him for the better.
But he didn't take the opportunity to persuade anything, because it seemed a bit deliberate to persuade anything. just said with concern: "Father Emperor Dragon Body is important, why don't we go out of the forest, return to Beishan Villa as soon as possible, and let the Imperial Doctor take a look." ”
The emperor nodded and said, "Zhonggui gave me that piece of cloth." ”
As he spoke, he pointed to the words on the arrow. Li Zhonggui naturally understood immediately, knowing that the emperor wanted to cover the words on the arrow.
Seeing the emperor's action, King Yong's heart couldn't help but be a little colder. But in fact, there is already a sense of numbness. The father's preference for the third and fourth children is no longer a day or two, what is strange? Blame can only blame him for not having a favored queen mother, let alone relying on any favored concubine. Father always said that the third child is the most like him, this has been loved since childhood, no matter how much he struggles to snatch it, he can't grab it.
It's just that this thing failed...... It's a real pity.
When he saw that his father was only hit by an arrow but had no worries about his life, for a moment, he was quite happy. But seeing that his father was so protective of the fourth child, at this moment, he really felt that it was better to succeed.