Zhao Bairen's awakening instantly brought the Shuiyue Palace, which was as silent as a tomb, to "alive"!
The eunuchs, maids and guards in the palace all raised their heads, with divine light in their eyes. After all, although Zhao Bairen was a foolish king, if he died, the people here would definitely be implicated, and they would be exiled and dismissed. The lightest punishment in the city.
But there was obviously someone else who was happier than them.
As soon as Zhao Bairen woke up, someone beside him let out a loud cry. This sound shocked King Ping Zhao Liexian. He saw a figure throwing himself into Zhao Bairen's arms, shaking him desperately, and crying: " Your Majesty, Your Majesty! You are finally awake, Your Majesty!"
This person was none other than Concubine Ming, who was crying with snot and tears. She put her head in Zhao Bairen's arms, put her hands around Zhao Bairen's neck, and hugged him tightly, as if he would be there next second. It will just disappear.
Zhao Bairen, who had just woken up, couldn't bear this. He was immediately choked so hard that his eyes rolled back, he couldn't breathe for a while, and there was a roaring sound in his throat.
Doctor Fang and Da Chapot were shocked and stood aside and shouted loudly: "Stop!"
Although the two of them were panicked, they both knew the proper etiquette and did not step forward to stop it themselves. Otherwise, as officials, what would it mean for them to stretch out their hands and tug at His Majesty's favorite concubine
Although it is to save people now, you may be unlucky one day, and this matter is a crime!
Only Zhao Lie saw Concubine Ming's behavior first, and immediately became furious. He stepped forward and pulled Concubine Ming away with such force that he tore Concubine Ming's clothes apart, revealing the water-red bellyband underneath.
The people around him immediately turned their faces and looked up at the sky, as if a flower had bloomed on the palace beams.
Zhao Lie pointed at Concubine Ming and said sternly: "Get out of the way, do you want to kill my father?"
Concubine Ming was so frightened that she didn't even realize that she was having sex together. She just lay on the ground in panic and cried to Zhao Bairen: "Your Majesty, forgive me. Your Majesty, forgive me. I never meant this! I just Your Majesty is so happy that he can wake up safely, your Majesty, please forgive me!"
Prince Zhao Hanqing had never felt that his thoughts were so complicated at this time. He was happy for Zhao Bairen's awakening. After all, he was indeed a filial person by nature. As a son, of course he hoped that his father would be safe and sound. Come here, but he is not just a son, he is also the prince overseeing the state of Da Qi. He is the hope in everyone's eyes. He is eager to work hard to reverse the current corrupt and dark political situation of Da Qi and let the people live a better life!
But... he also knows very well that as long as Zhao Bairen is around, he will not be able to truly hold the power, truly refresh the official system, and reform the bad government!
Since ancient times, the power of the prince and the power of the emperor have been an inextricable knot. If the prince is strong, the emperor is weak, and if the emperor is weak, the prince is strong.
This is why Zhao Bairen wanted to support the fourth prince Zhao Lie to restrain the prince first!
Zhao Hanqing stepped forward quickly, knelt in front of Zhao Bairen, and choked with sobs: "My father, I am blessed, my destiny lies, I am fortunate that the traitor did not succeed, I am very fortunate, the country is very fortunate, and the people are very fortunate!"
Although Zhao Hanqing usually has a strong literary spirit, he has been trained and tempered over the years to become a qualified politician. He knows that his previous performance has greatly lost points, so he must make up for it at this time. , and the hidden subtext of "the emperor must put the country first"!
In the eyes of Zhao Hanqing, Zhao Bairen actually believed in him and wanted him to inherit the throne. Otherwise, he would not have allowed him to sit in the position of prince for so many years, let alone entrust him with the responsibility of supervising the country. .
What does it mean to supervise the country
Isn’t this what it means to be a trainee king? As long as you accumulate a few years of experience, you will become a regular employee!
But this time, Zhao Hanqing miscalculated...
He calculated the timing and current affairs correctly, but he miscalculated the people's hearts!
To the ears of an emperor who was barely alive... wouldn't this sound like a heinous threat
Only I, Zhao Hanqing, can balance your situation, so for the sake of the country and the country, don't hold me accountable!
Is this what a son-in-law should say
After Zhao Bairen calmed down, a strange bright red color appeared on his cheeks. He moved his eyes slightly, glanced at the big teapot on the side, and then stretched out his hand towards him. The big teapot immediately leaned over and whispered: "His Majesty?"
When people around him saw this, they were all confused. After this incident, no one can shake the favor of the big teapot!
Zhao Bairen whispered a few words into the big teapot's ear. His voice was soft, but everyone in the hall could hear a pin drop. He was so arrogant and arrogant that he was immediately imprisoned in the Changqiu Palace by the divine guards. He was not allowed to be released without my order, and no one was allowed to come near... "
After saying this, everyone felt as if a thunderbolt from the nine heavens had struck down in their hearts, shocking them so much that they were shaken and dazzled!
The prince... is he going to be deposed?
This is the most virtuous prince in the history of Daqi! Not to mention Daqi, even if you look through the history books, there are only a handful of people who are more virtuous than the prince! !
Which eunuch, which maid, and which guard in this palace doesn't give the prince a thumbs up in private? Who doesn’t have a steelyard in his heart? Who doesn't know that Zhao Bairen is a foolish king and the prince is a wise king? Only the prince is the hope of Daqi
But... is he going to be crippled like this
Even though Zhao Hanqing had the magnanimity to remain calm despite the collapse of Mount Tai, at this moment his eyelids not only twitched, but his fists clenched instantly, but he quickly reacted, knelt down immediately, and kowtowed with tears in his eyes: " My son is not filial, but my son obeys the decree! I only hope that my father will be well soon and live a long life, so I have nothing else to ask for!"
If there is anyone here who is the happiest, it is Zhao Liexian. When he heard this, he was simply ecstatic, knowing that he finally made the right bet!
If the crown prince is deposed, are there any other candidates? Isn't that the king
God is really wise! ! Third brother, third brother, do you have this day too
Zhao Liexian simply couldn't contain his excitement, and his eyebrows almost flew up.
However, before Zhao Liexian could be happy for a long time, Zhao Bairen said softly: "The fourth prince Zhao Liexian specializes in authority. He gathers party members to spy on me. He is perverse and violent. He is disrespectful to the concubines. He has no courtesy as a minister and no heart as a filial son. The divine guards captured it and took it to the Changdong Palace. They were not allowed to be released without my order, and no one was allowed to come near..."
If the prince was captured, everyone would still understand the idea of following Zhao Bairen. After all, at the critical moment, Zhao Hanqing's hesitation was a huge sin and disrespect!
However, at this critical moment, Zhao Liexian, who decisively ordered to save the emperor, was also captured. Why
Zhao Lie was stunned for a moment. He couldn't believe his ears: "Father, father... did you hear that right? I heard..."
At this time, the divine guards on the left and right had come to him and sandwiched him between them. The leading guard said: "Prince Ping, please?"
Zhao Liexian screamed angrily: "Father, why? Why! Why do you do this to your son! It was your son who saved you!! Father!!"
The leading guard glanced at the emperor with some embarrassment, but saw the old emperor lying aside. Although he looked like he was about to die at any time, his cold eyes made him shudder!
The guard immediately calmed down and glanced around. The guards immediately stepped forward and held Zhao Liexian's arms and shoulders, dragging him all the way out.
The prince, who was very cooperative at first and was being taken away, was a little surprised when he saw Zhao Liexian being dragged out of the palace ahead of him. After blinking his eyelids, he immediately fell into deep thought.
Zhao Lie saw Zhao Hanqing first, and he couldn't help shouting: "Third brother, don't be proud, third brother! We have just begun!! We are not finished!!"
Zhao Liexian's screams gradually faded away, and a dead silence returned to the Shuiyue Palace. Only the mechanical clock of the Puppet Kingdom placed in the corner was making the sound of a mechanical pendulum. After a while, it dinged, It made everyone subconsciously get goosebumps.
At this time, everyone realized that no matter how stupid the foolish king they looked down on was, he was still the supreme ruler of this huge empire. Even if the practitioners' spells could reach the sky and their movements could reach heaven and earth, in this palace , the power in the hands of this weak old man is still terrifying and awe-inspiring!
The capture of the fourth prince Zhao Liexian made everyone understand what it means to accompany a king like a tiger, and what it means to be unpredictable in his power!
Soon, Concubine Ming and Doctor Fang were ordered to be taken down by Zhao Bairen. When everyone in the palace was speculating in panic, Zhao Bairen finally stopped taking people and liquidating them. He ordered to summon Prime Minister Yang He, and at the same time issued an order to everyone. People find it even more unbelievable, and the unbelievable decree: The legendary princess Zhao Feiyue immediately went to the palace to pay an audience, and she was given the jade pendant of the emperor and the imperial seal. She was ordered to take charge of the cabinet, the third department, Jingzhao Yin, and the six gates, and immediately investigate the poison. Treason!
As soon as this decree came out, everyone looked solemn and thought quickly.
Zhao Feiyue was suddenly promoted to investigate such a sensitive and important matter
Does this mean that the emperor no longer trusts his two sons
Zhao Feiyue has always been known for staying aloof from the world and not participating in political struggles. Now he is suddenly involved in political affairs and such a shocking and sinister conspiracy. What does this mean