The Royal Palace, inside the upper study.

Emperor Wen Mo Xiangbin sat on the main seat, his face full of condensation and solemnity; Mo Junhao stood directly opposite the emperor, hanging his head, looking obedient and scolded.

The two 'confronted' each other for nearly a quarter of an hour.

Mo Xiangbin suddenly asked, "Hao'er, are you guilty?" ”

Mo Junhao pretended to be stupid: "I don't know what annoyed my father and the emperor, and I ask my father to forgive the child this time for the sake of his son's filial piety in the past!" ”

These words did not admit his mistake, but also gave in by the way, even if Mo Xiangbin was angry again, he should be moved by his well-behaved attitude at this time.

However, this time Mo Xiangbin did not let him go as soft-hearted as usual, and said with a sneer: "Someone told me that you are a private soldier and intend to rebel, but is there such a thing?" ”

Mo Junhao's heart shook suddenly, and he no longer had the calmness of Fang Cai, so he quickly knelt down and kowtowed, and eagerly argued: "There is no such thing, this must be someone who framed his son, and asked his father to investigate!" ”

He slowed down everything else, but this matter must be resolutely and quickly and categorically denied, otherwise Mo Xiangbin's suspicion. If he had said it slowly, the charge would have been put on his head, and he would never turn over.

"So, that Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Baicheng is not yours? Isn't your uncle the man who trains the soldiers? Mo Xiangbin pointed out the facts with an expression on his face, and casually threw a stack of accounts on the table to Mo Junhao.

"Isn't this account book also the military supplies you sent to that Zhuangzi?"

Mo Junhao didn't dare to hide, and was hit in the head by the heavy booklet, and the booklet rebounded to the ground.

He didn't pick it up either, because he knew that everything Mo Xiangbin said was true, and the evidence was conclusive, and there might even be more 'incriminating evidence' about him on the case.

"Father, ......" Mo Junhao called in a low voice, his voice was mournful, and various coping strategies quickly swept through his mind, but it seemed that every one of his roads was blocked to death.

His conviction is confirmed!

Just when Mo Junhao's heart was terrified to the extreme, the eunuch's voice came from outside: "Concubine Liu asks to see the saint." ”

The atmosphere in the upper study suddenly paused, and Mo Junhao obviously felt that the coercion on him had been reduced a lot - Liu Yiyi's appearance was undoubtedly the best tranquilizer for Mo Xiangbin.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and couldn't help but secretly raise his head, but he happened to meet Mo Xiangbin's smiling gaze, and his heart sank, and he quickly lowered his head.

"You really have a good mother!" Mo Xiangbin said without saltiness, it is difficult to say whether it is pure emotion or sarcasm.

Mo Junhao didn't dare to think deeply, and cautiously agreed: "Mother Concubine, what she values most is your father, and the sons are just a testimony of your love!" ”

The coldness on Mo Xiangbin's face remained unchanged, but Mo Junhao was keenly aware that the other party was looking at him with a little bit of sharpness.

Seeing that this was the best time, Mo Junhao clenched his fists, pressed his head lower, and admitted his mistake in a sincere and sad voice: "Erchen knows that the child's private soldiers violate the law, and it is even more disrespectful to your father, the child is willing to be punished, but the child is really a last resort!" ”

First, he took the initiative to admit his mistake and put himself in a positive position, then characterized the 'private army' as a violation of the law, cleared the charge of rebellion, and finally used 'last resort' to show that his circumstances were extenuating.

There's also Liu Yiyi assisting outside'.

Even if Mo Xiangbin didn't meet Liu Yiyi, his attitude towards Mo Junhao was a little softer, and he asked lightly: "Then you should tell me, what are your last resorts?" ”

Mo Junhao gritted his teeth, looking deeply humiliated but helpless, and said pitifully: "To say something proud and complacent, the son knows that his father is the most proud of the prince among the many princes, and the child has always been very grateful, but the royal family does not need to be an ordinary person's family, even if the son wants to be a brother and a brother, and wants to coexist peacefully with others, but the number of people who want to harm children from childhood to adulthood has only increased." ”

He raised his head slowly, as if he was forced to be in a hurry, his eyes were red, "Father, you must not know how many assassinations your sons have suffered over the years, and how many times they have died in life.

In the face of the imminent life and death crisis, even if reason tells me that this is not right, Erchen still can't help but think that it is not enough to get your favor, and there is no way to save himself without a certain strength.

Erchen ......"

Two tears slid down Mo Junhao's cheeks, and he hurriedly lowered his head to cover up, and whispered in a more dull and helpless voice: "Erchen just wants to live." ”

The boy doesn't flick when he has tears, but it's not time to be sad.

Mo Junhao confessed so sincerely, the nine achievements are all true, even the most hard-hearted people will be moved when they hear it.

What's more, Mo Xiangbin's love and value for Mo Junhao can't be faked, after listening to these words, even though he was still angry in his heart, he was helplessly aroused by the sadness in Mo Junhao's words.

There was a long silence again.

Mo Xiangbin finally sighed, seemingly stern, but in fact said with water: "Don't take it as an example!" ”

I was afraid that Mo Junhao would really be bullied by others, so I reluctantly added: "I don't care about those soldiers raised in Baicheng, but if I find out that you have similar things elsewhere, don't blame me for turning my face and not recognizing people!" ”

"Thank you, father, for opening up the net!" Mo Junhao was overjoyed, kowtowed again and again to thank him, and swore an oath: "The son only seeks self-protection, no greed, and no harm to others, please rest assured." ”

Mo Xiangbin snorted angrily, "That's really good." ”

Even though it was clear that the truth would not have developed so peacefully, both father and son had the wisdom to avoid talking about it.

"If you make a mistake, go back and think about it, as for the left ......"

Mo Xiangbin spoke slowly, and the pause lifted Mo Junhao's heart again.

He learned a lesson this time, and still lowered his head to listen to the training, waiting for Mo Xiangbin's words.

Mo Xiangbin glanced at Mo Junhao with satisfaction, threw another pile of things on the desk in front of Mo Junhao, and said lightly: "I don't bother to say it, you can see it yourself!" ”

Mo Junhao hesitated, but still opened those documents as he said and swept them one by one.

The speed at which he flipped through it became more and more obscene, and his face became more and more ugly, until finally it was completely black.

Seeing this, Mo Xiangbin sighed with a smile: "Hao'er, you really found a good father-in-law!" ”

"Erchen ......" Mo Junhao is really the same bitterness on his face and heart this time.

He really wanted to say: Qin Shirong, the father-in-law, was really not found by him, it was obviously given to him by Mo Xiangbin at the beginning, but after all, he was the one who got cheap, so he had to take the blame silently.

His face became more and more sincere and fearful, "Erchen is guilty......"

Mo Xiangbin asked puzzledly: "What does Qin Shirong have to do with accepting bribes and perverting the law for bribes, and you have to confess for him?" ”

Mo Junhao was stunned, and immediately understood that this was Mo Xiangbin giving him the opportunity to clear up his relationship with Qin Shirong.

Life and death were a matter of life and death, but in the blink of an eye, he had already made a decision.

"As a minister, Qin Xiang should abide by the law, if he violates the law, he should be punished, even if he is the father-in-law of his son, he cannot be exempted from punishment. As for what to do with him, the sons obeyed their father's orders. Mo Junhao's voice replied in a sonorous and forceful voice, and he spoke sincerely, completely standing on the commanding heights of morality and law.

Mo Xiangbin looked at Mo Junhao quietly for a while, and there was no joy or anger on his face.

After a long time, I heard him say softly: "It's okay, there should be a conclusion to this matter." Arise and make a decree for me. ”

Drafting decrees for the emperor is generally the work of Hanlin, but for some vital or urgent decrees, the emperor may write it himself or leave it to someone close and trusting.

"Whoa." Although Mo Junhao is very favored by Mo Xiangbin, he has never done the work of drafting the purpose, and he was flattered when he heard it.

It is still worth exchanging a Qin Shirong for Mo Xiangbin's closer trust.

Ming Huang's holy decree was spread out in front of Mo Junhao, and he held the wolf in his hand, waiting for Mo Xiangbin's order.

"Responsibility, Qin Shirong, the prime minister of Zuo, accepted bribes from his protégés, bent the law for bribes, formed a party for personal gain, disregarded the laws of our country, and now resigned from his official position, imprisoned in the prison, and ......" Mo Junhao recorded it in the holy decree little by little according to Mo Xiangbin's words, and only when he heard the latter pause, he raised his head.

Seeing Mo Xiangbin's eyes contemplative, he whispered in confusion: "Father? ”

Mo Xiangbin came back to his senses and continued: "After being examined by Dali Temple, it will be punished according to the law. ”

As soon as Mo Junhao put down his pen, his hand slammed and almost painted on the holy decree, he raised his head suddenly, looked at Mo Xiangbin in shock, and did not move.

Although the Dali Temple of Moguo was imprisoned and punished in detail, it has always only been responsible for the fault punishment of the nobles of the clan, and rarely asked about the guilt of ordinary people and even officials, but Mo Xiangbin actually wanted to send Qin Shirong to Dali Temple.

"Keep writing!" Mo Xiangbin urged casually.

Mo Junhao immediately understood.

If the Ministry of Punishment belongs to his sphere of influence, then Dali Temple and the Ministry of Rites are in the same line, and they are definitely the most staunch princelings, and Dali Temple is completely controlled by the Rui Wangfu.

Mo Xiangbin's move was clearly to send Qin Shirong to Mo Junyang to vent his anger.

Only then did Mo Junhao completely throw away the last bit of luck—he had no possibility of helping the Qin family—lowered his head, and completely recorded the holy will into the holy decree one by one.

Watching Mo Xiangbin stamp the imperial seal and then take it out by the eunuch to read it, Mo Junhao only felt that his heart was complicated and difficult to distinguish.

He was glad that he got out safely, but he couldn't help but be unwilling - Qin Shirong was definitely the most stable and reliable force in the Four Princes' Party - he fought against Mo Junyang this time, and his vitality was greatly damaged, and his future plans were really worrying!

Without waiting for Mo Junhao to figure out which mood he had the upper hand, the eunuch Liang Gonggong hurriedly ran in and knelt down to say: "Your Majesty, Concubine Liu has something important to tell you, and I ask Your Majesty to allow her to face the saint." ”

Mo Xiangbin glanced at Mo Junhao with squinted eyes, and bowed his head, "Let her in!" ”

Liu Yiyi entered the house in a hurry, and after coming in, she greeted Mo Xiangbin directly, and then stood quietly in front of the emperor, without looking at her son from beginning to end.

Even if Mo Xiangbin knew the purpose of Liu Yiyi's visit to the study, he nodded secretly when he saw this, and his voice unconsciously spoke a little gentle, "The concubine urgently asks to see, what's the matter?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, Concubine Qin was taken away by masked assassins, please send troops to rescue Concubine Qin immediately!" Liu Yiyi's voice was eager, and he quickly threw out a shocking thunder.

"What?" Mo Xiangbin stood up in shock.

Mo Junhao's pupils also shrank suddenly, but he couldn't help but be overjoyed in his heart: his chance to fight back has come!