In the palace.

Cold and tight like a taut hair, the roots hung above the main hall, and they were about to burst out.

Emperor Cangqu was dressed in bright yellow, his eyes were blank, as if there were countless waves hidden in the undersurge, forcing him to look at the two sons under the seat.

Qiao Muxuan did not flinch under this kind of forced gaze, but there was some inexplicability on his face, and he raised his eyes to look at Qiao Mufeng who was sitting on the side, only to see that his face was cloudy, but the corners of his mouth were faintly with an unfathomable smile.

An invisible battle for succession, the victory or defeat does not seem so obvious, but it is so open.

The queen mother behind the emperor's side looked solemn, and the two imperial concubines on her side were Qiao Muxuan and Qiao Mufeng's mothers, and she was even more nervous at the moment, her face was slightly pale, and the red rouge on her cheeks was slightly dazzling.

Even though it was midnight, they were not tired, and their expressions were nervous, as if they were waiting for something.

This seems to be a family meeting in the royal family, but it is awe-inspiring and chilling, which makes people shudder.

Emperor Cangqu said leisurely: "Why don't you see the sixth child alone?" ”

Qiao Muxuan's hand in the wide sleeve tightened, it turned out that it was really because of the matter between the sixth brother and Ling Siqing, and he couldn't help but be glad that he had made a temporary decision at the moment before entering the palace, but his face was silent.

Qiao Mufeng was also as heavy as a mountain, and the hall was silent when he ascended.

At this moment, I saw the prime minister on the left and right walking in, looking tired, but he was strong and mentally beaten, kneeling respectfully on the main hall, obviously summoned by Emperor Cangqu in the middle of the night, and he didn't know what was going on.

"I heard that the sixth child held a flower-viewing banquet in the western suburbs a few days ago, but I don't know if this is true or not?"

When Ling Zhi heard about the flower viewing banquet, he remembered the events of that morning, when His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince took Ling Siqing away, although he did not mention the Western Suburbs Courtyard, he went to enjoy the flowers and paint, and subconsciously linked the two things together. Seeing that no one responded, Ling Zhi didn't dare to answer, after all, the companion was like a tiger, and he didn't dare to try to guess the holy will.

Besides, Ling Siqing hasn't been home for a few days, maybe she's still with the Sixth Highness, this woman who hasn't left the pavilion goes out with the man to play at will, and she doesn't return for a few days and nights, although there is a letter from the six princes as evidence, it will be criticized when it comes out.

Right Prime Minister Pan Da also heard some from Qiao Muxuan, knowing that the flower viewing banquet of the six highnesses was also related to the third daughter of the left Prime Minister Ling Zhi, with a slight increase between his eyebrows, he couldn't help but have some schadenfreude, but his face was as plain as usual, and he stood with his head bowed.

Seeing that they didn't speak, Emperor Cangqu took out a piece of paper from the table and threw it out heavily. "Xuan'er, look at what this piece says?" After that, Chang Gonggong next to him had already picked it up.

Qiao Muxuan took the fold handed by Chang Gonggong and opened it, but the more he looked at it, the more frightened he became, and the more cold he became.

After seeing it, he casually handed the piece to Qiao Mufeng next to him.

Qiao Mufeng didn't miss Qiao Muxuan's expression, seeing that his face was ugly, he seemed to have guessed something, it was nothing more than Qiao Muyu's debauchery, so he opened the chapter and looked at it carefully, however, his face couldn't help but be a little difficult to look at.

The two of them looked at Emperor Cangqu who was angry, and their hearts were full of horror.

Although it shows Qiao Muyu's absurdity and unruliness, it secretly alludes to the open and secret struggle between *** and the Four Princes, which is a clever metaphor for this invisible fight for succession.

No wonder Emperor Cangqu was so furious!

"The sixth child is becoming more and more presumptuous." Emperor Cangqu said, looking at Qiao Muxuan, meaning something, "Last time, a Su Wanwan was already full of wind and rain in the city, which woman is it at this time, do you want this royal face!" Although the voice was not loud, it was like thunder, which made the hearts of everyone in the hall tremble.

Qiao Muxuan immediately stood up and saluted, bowing his head respectfully to admit his mistake, "Father, the son is the prince and the elder brother, but he has not fulfilled the duties of the prince and the elder brother, he knows that he is wrong, the son is willing to accept the punishment, and the sixth brother held a peach blossom banquet in the western suburbs, but it was for a woman, but it was a hot heart." ”

When Emperor Cangqu heard Qiao Muxuan exonerate Qiao Muyu, his expression suddenly turned cold.

Qiao Mufeng looked at all this carefully, and couldn't help but show a smile on his lips, Qiao Muxuan was protecting Qiao Muyu at this point, didn't he indirectly admit his matter, and even ignored the key points in the recital, which was against his father's heart.

Thinking that this thing can't be good, I can't help but show a look of embarrassment on my face.

If the father just wanted to warn them, he wouldn't really punish anyone, the only one who would suffer was Qiao Muyu, even if Qiao Muxuan wanted to protect him, he would have more than enough strength to do so.

It's just that in this way, Qiao Muxuan's power has weakened, and his power has become relatively large, so I'm afraid that it will be easier to be realistic.

The so-called tree is the truth.

Qiao Mufeng thought about it, stepped forward and said: "Father, you don't know the sixth brother's temperament, although he is a little more unrestrained, but he is not ignorant of etiquette, as long as he does not lose the face of the royal family, why should my father be angry about this matter." ”

Unexpectedly, he also excused Qiao Muyu.

Emperor Cangqu's gaze on the dragon chair circled around Qiao Muxuan and Qiao Mufeng's faces, and fell on the table at the end.

"Let's not talk about the peach blossom banquet for the time being, but what about the eastern suburbs?" These words are half-light and half-dark, revealing temptation. As soon as these words came out, Qiao Mufeng's body was shocked, and his heart tightened, how could his father know about the eastern suburbs of Lu Dao.

"I don't know." Qiao Mufeng responded in a deep voice, and even his breathing became tight, becoming very light.

Qiao Muxuan's original heart also sank suddenly, and he said in his heart, wouldn't this matter in the eastern suburbs just verify what this piece says. couldn't help but stabilize his emotions, and a trace of doubt appeared on his face, "What is the so-called matter of the eastern suburbs of my father?" ”

Although Emperor Cangqu has been living in the palace, it does not mean that there are no "eyes" outside the palace, and this matter in the eastern suburbs was naturally reported to him by the spies, but he never thought that this entanglement was so deep.

He saw that the prince's face was as usual, and the four princes were also indifferent, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but show a touch of deep meaning, and said in his heart: These two sons are really deep enough.

He unconsciously suppressed the coldness in his heart, and threw a gold medal to the ground, making a loud noise.

Qiao Muxuan bent down to pick it up, his tentacles were cold, as if a trace of cold air had penetrated into his heart, and by the faint candlelight, he saw the two seal characters of the dragon and snake on it - prince.

His hand couldn't help but tremble, he stepped forward in a few steps, and said, "Father, this gold medal belongs to the son's courtier's mansion, where did my father find it?" "Could it be that it is related to the matter of the sixth brother in the eastern suburbs, and it was framed.

He looked at Qiao Mufeng, Qiao Mufeng also looked at the gold medal in his hand, it was indeed a genuine prince's mansion token, how could it be in the hands of his father, if his father knew about the eastern suburbs of the road, it would not be difficult for this token to be in his father's hands.

They glanced at each other, and a hint of clarity slipped through their minds.

"The sixth child was assassinated in the eastern suburbs, and now his whereabouts are unknown, this token was left by the assassin, but the assassin openly admitted that he was sent by the Four Princes' Mansion, this thing is really strange!" Emperor Cangqu pondered for a moment and said, "One of you is the crown prince and the other is the fourth prince, do you want to make an explanation?" ”

Qiao Muxuan's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but laugh secretly, faintly understanding. "The sons don't know, but the loss of the token of the prince's mansion is the negligence of the sons, which led to people framing the sons, the royal family, there have always been turbulent waves, the sons don't want to see the flesh and blood, and the father is sad."

Qiao Mufeng also stepped forward and said: "Father, the man in black and this gold medal are definitely deliberate, the purpose is to drive a wedge between our two brothers, he can sit and reap the benefits, and the sons will definitely find out the person in charge, please rest assured." ”

They spoke affectionately and sincerely, and after hearing the most sorrowful, Emperor Cangqu's heart was soft, and his face was much more relaxed.

"That's enough." Emperor Cangqu's brows furrowed slightly, and one hand trembled and pointed below: "They are all my sons, how to make such a joke here, how to convince the hearts of the subjects and the people?" Third, fourth, you have disappointed me so much! ”

Everyone could hear that Emperor Cangqu didn't want to pursue this matter anymore, and he couldn't help but feel at ease.

"Okay, go and find the sixth child back, he's fine, if anything...... As for the woman he likes, let's marry and go back to the mansion to be a concubine......" Emperor Cangqu slowly leaned back on the dragon chair, his eyes slightly closed, and his contemplation did not disappear.