Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
Forget it, what else can we say at this moment? The prince smiled and said, "Then let's decide the winner today. No matter whether we win or lose, you are not allowed to cry."
He was extremely sad and speechless. Not wanting her to see his pain, he rubbed his forehead and said, "I still have a lot of memorials to review, and I have to work all night tonight. You've worked hard today, go back and rest early."
Maybe at this point, we can only leave it to fate.
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
The emperor was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. Finally, he looked up to the sky and smiled bitterly: "What a sin! I actually gave birth to such a vicious beast..."
A basin of cold water poured down on their heads, and everyone was stunned. Xinghe trembled, and when she heard the emperor crying and crying, she secretly felt lucky that this person was not the prince.
The thing that the closest relatives lack is that they spend too little time together. Although they live in the same imperial city, the upbringing of the crown prince is very different from that of the other princes. When he was young, he had a special study place in the East Palace, and the teachers were all the most knowledgeable people in the dynasty. Later, when he was twenty years old, he got married and ascended the throne, and recruited famous teachers from all over the world. The study rooms of the princes were separated from his by many palaces. If they did not meet in the Lizheng Hall, they would hardly have any time to spend together. Everyone was busy with their own things. It was really not easy to be a prince. Schoolwork, riding and shooting, and political views were not only assessed by the emperor's father, but also by the civil and military officials of the whole court. No one wanted to fall behind, and everyone was competing to climb up. When he was a child, he and Qingfeng were obsessed with each other like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Later, as he grew up, men's emotions became restrained. He knew in his heart that they were brothers, and he thought that this was enough.
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
The emperor was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. Finally, he looked up to the sky and smiled bitterly: "What a sin! I actually gave birth to such a vicious beast..."
In fact, it is not enough at all. People's hearts will change according to the environment they are in.
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
He was extremely sad and speechless. Not wanting her to see his pain, he rubbed his forehead and said, "I still have a lot of memorials to review, and I have to work all night tonight. You've worked hard today, go back and rest early."
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
In fact, it is not enough at all. People's hearts will change according to the environment they are in.
When the gap between status and experience grows, and what is learned cannot be transferred, one will begin to doubt whether one's status is wrong. The emperor's love for his youngest son became his biggest mistake. He should not have raised the fourth son in Lizheng Palace, and should not have let a young prince experience the power of the unconcealed imperial power.
It's just a pity that brothers from the same mother killed each other, and in the end only one survived. How helpless. The only benefit that Prince Xin did to his brother was probably that he used his death to drag Prince Jian into hell. If it hadn't happened this time, he would have monopolized the military power and refused to return it, and there might have been another mutiny. Now it's good that the war has stopped, and there is peace inside and outside Chengtian Gate. With two less princes on the road to succession, this road has become wider in an instant, which is not bad for both the crown prince and Prince Min.
Her mind was in a mess, and she thought of all the possibilities in an instant. If it was Prince Xin who was injured, he had brought it upon himself, and he happened to pull Prince Jian down. If it was the Crown Prince who was injured, or even died, what should she do? Can she still sit in the Control Military Division and continue to work hard for Prince Min to succeed to the throne? In any case, the one who deserved to die the most in this matter was Prince Xin. If anything happened to the Crown Prince, she would definitely find a way to avenge him and kill Prince Xin.
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
He was extremely sad and speechless. Not wanting her to see his pain, he rubbed his forehead and said, "I still have a lot of memorials to review, and I have to work all night tonight. You've worked hard today, go back and rest early."
As the imperial ceremonial department, the Control Rong Division is in charge of the emperor's ceremonial guards and guards, so today's examination, the guards around the emperor are all in charge of Xinghe. Usually when she is not with the prince, Xinghe's brain is enough. Each of the twenty thousand households under her command is ordered to guard a certain area. If there is a mistake in a certain area, only that area will be held accountable. It is not a messy big pot meal, and there will be no situation where the guilt is shared equally, so everyone is conscientious in their duties, and the forest farm is impregnable, and not even a fly can fly in.
A basin of cold water poured down on their heads, and everyone was stunned. Xinghe trembled, and when she heard the emperor crying and crying, she secretly felt lucky that this person was not the prince.
She was worried and murmured, "Master." Knowing that he was in a heavy mood, she didn't know what to say. "I'm on duty in the side hall. Call me if you have any instructions."
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
Under the canine teeth, people really have no power to resist. She also saw the bodies of the two mastiffs dragged back from the forest farm. They were really chopped by knives and axes, and half of their bodies were almost rotten, but they just held on tightly and refused to let go. It can be seen how cruel they were in order to make the dogs hate this smell. The dog hated it so much that it would be like this. This dog was raised on the grassland and could bite even wolves to death, let alone humans.
All the people in Wude Hall were convicted except Shangguan Yin. Yinchen was also convicted, but Prince Xin's petition for marriage had saved her life not long ago. How could anyone blame the young couple, who were deeply in love, for one to die and the other to be heartbroken
The prince looked at him. This younger brother used to be very close to him. Unfortunately, power blinded his eyes. If he watched his brother in danger, he wondered if he would feel sad.
The fourth brother had a purpose today, so he kept encouraging him and even prepared the bow for him. He handed it to him casually, and he had no choice but to stretch out his hand to take it.
The prince raised his eyes and looked at her blankly, "Xinghe, are we too cruel?"
Her father was so angry that he said, "It's no use keeping a girl when she grows up."
All the people in Wude Hall were convicted except Shangguan Yin. Yinchen was also convicted, but Prince Xin's petition for marriage had saved her life not long ago. How could anyone blame the young couple, who were deeply in love, for one to die and the other to be heartbroken
He nodded, and now he couldn't think of cooking anymore. After sending her away, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and his lips were numb. The only consolation was that she couldn't bear to see him in danger, and she stood by him at such a critical moment. And that rat claw, I don't know what this freak is thinking. Logically, she has done the same thing as Lao Si, and she should be of one mind with the man. But she didn't want to, and she kept pestering Xinghe, and dared to do anything dangerous for her. This made him feel difficult, and it would be difficult to get rid of her in the future.
She was startled, thinking that she might have lost her composure, and she quickly forced a smile to deal with it: "Today is my first time as a bodyguard, so I can't help but feel nervous. I will be fine after the mission is over."
All the departments involved in this incident were not spared from this catastrophe. According to the rules, Xinghe, who was the first to discover the missing prince's inner clothes, was not spared either, but the eunuch was a smart man and knew which links should be thoroughly investigated and which links should be ignored.
There was not a single piece of good flesh on his body that was exposed, and his face was torn beyond recognition. There was a gaping wound on his neck, from which blood flowed out. The prince tore the corner of his robe and pressed hard, but it was useless. By the time he came back from the forest, all the blood had been drained, and Prince Xin was dead.
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
The spring wind was strong, making the canopy rustle. Xinghe stood there, wanting to go over and tell him again, but everyone had a specific position and couldn't just move around. She could only stay where she was, worried in her heart, knowing that this was a life-and-death test. Even if Yinchen changed her underwear, she still felt uneasy.
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
Why are women nowadays so weird? He couldn't understand it. He had a man who wanted to be an official, and the fourth brother had a woman who was a traitor. He thought he had won them over, but he didn't expect a fire to break out in the backyard. If things went wrong, he might even lose his life.
But she said coldly: "Someone has to die, either him or you. I would rather he die than you be the one holding the funeral today."
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
A basin of cold water poured down on their heads, and everyone was stunned. Xinghe trembled, and when she heard the emperor crying and crying, she secretly felt lucky that this person was not the prince.
In the next few days, everything was normal. The prince was reluctant to believe that this was true and kept an eye on the fourth brother, but he was talking and laughing, so happy. The prince had been hoping that he would come to his senses and admit his mistakes to him, saying that he regretted everything he had done in private. What could be unforgivable between brothers? But he never did.
Huo Yan came over, saw that she was absent-minded, and asked her what was wrong in a low voice. She turned her head to look at him reluctantly, not daring to say a word in her heart. No matter what the situation would be like next, she could only take it one step at a time.
All the departments involved in this incident were not spared from this catastrophe. According to the rules, Xinghe, who was the first to discover the missing prince's inner clothes, was not spared either, but the eunuch was a smart man and knew which links should be thoroughly investigated and which links should be ignored.
Forget it, what else can we say at this moment? The prince smiled and said, "Then let's decide the winner today. No matter whether we win or lose, you are not allowed to cry."
Why are women nowadays so weird? He couldn't understand it. He had a man who wanted to be an official, and the fourth brother had a woman who was a traitor. He thought he had won them over, but he didn't expect a fire to break out in the backyard. If things went wrong, he might even lose his life.
The spring wind was strong, making the canopy rustle. Xinghe stood there, wanting to go over and tell him again, but everyone had a specific position and couldn't just move around. She could only stay where she was, worried in her heart, knowing that this was a life-and-death test. Even if Yinchen changed her underwear, she still felt uneasy.
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
Huo Yan came over, saw that she was absent-minded, and asked her what was wrong in a low voice. She turned her head to look at him reluctantly, not daring to say a word in her heart. No matter what the situation would be like next, she could only take it one step at a time.
The Spring Examination is coming soon. The military candidates selected from various prefectures and counties gather in the capital. They first go through a round of military strategy screening by the Ministry of War, and then they take the Palace Examination for Military Examination. Of course, the so-called Palace Examination is not held in the main hall. So many archery and horse riding require a huge venue to perform. Therefore, the court cleared the forest outside the city a few days in advance and sent the imperial guards to guard it tightly. There are three top candidates in the civil examination, and the same is true for the military examination. At that time, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, and even the Privy Council will come to observe the examination. There are three screenings a day. All the talents who can be cultivated can be retained by various government offices at their discretion, even if they fail.
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
Why are women nowadays so weird? He couldn't understand it. He had a man who wanted to be an official, and the fourth brother had a woman who was a traitor. He thought he had won them over, but he didn't expect a fire to break out in the backyard. If things went wrong, he might even lose his life.
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
Although it was called the Spring Examination, for the royal family, the last day was a rare opportunity to compete. Like the Autumn Hunt in the Enclosure, the Shangsi Courtyard would throw in a considerable number of stags in advance, and everyone would hunt freely. At the end, the statistics would be counted, and whoever hunted the most would win. It was not like the military examination, where the foot shooting and carbine shooting were rigid and made everyone panic.
Under the canine teeth, people really have no power to resist. She also saw the bodies of the two mastiffs dragged back from the forest farm. They were really chopped by knives and axes, and half of their bodies were almost rotten, but they just held on tightly and refused to let go. It can be seen how cruel they were in order to make the dogs hate this smell. The dog hated it so much that it would be like this. This dog was raised on the grassland and could bite even wolves to death, let alone humans.
The crown prince who had been ranked first for many years had long been Baturu①. In order to leave some prey for the royal family members, he no longer went hunting except for the autumn hunting in Mulan Paddock.
The Spring Examination is coming soon. The military candidates selected from various prefectures and counties gather in the capital. They first go through a round of military strategy screening by the Ministry of War, and then they take the Palace Examination for Military Examination. Of course, the so-called Palace Examination is not held in the main hall. So many archery and horse riding require a huge venue to perform. Therefore, the court cleared the forest outside the city a few days in advance and sent the imperial guards to guard it tightly. There are three top candidates in the civil examination, and the same is true for the military examination. At that time, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, and even the Privy Council will come to observe the examination. There are three screenings a day. All the talents who can be cultivated can be retained by various government offices at their discretion, even if they fail.
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
It was not easy for a woman to gain a firm foothold in the outer court. Although the prince's indulgence accounted for a part of it, the other major part was still due to her own ability. A delicate girl could not make a government office like the Control Rongsi run smoothly. If she did not have skills, none of the vicious Qian Hu and Fan Yi would buy her account.
As the imperial ceremonial department, the Control Rong Division is in charge of the emperor's ceremonial guards and guards, so today's examination, the guards around the emperor are all in charge of Xinghe. Usually when she is not with the prince, Xinghe's brain is enough. Each of the twenty thousand households under her command is ordered to guard a certain area. If there is a mistake in a certain area, only that area will be held accountable. It is not a messy big pot meal, and there will be no situation where the guilt is shared equally, so everyone is conscientious in their duties, and the forest farm is impregnable, and not even a fly can fly in.
She could do nothing but wait, could not move rashly, and could not show any abnormality next to the emperor. Everyone felt that this was a game that was insignificant. The emperor and the old ministers recalled the past. Looking back at the time when they were nearly sixty, everything in their youth was interesting.
The prince raised his eyes and looked at her blankly, "Xinghe, are we too cruel?"
Huo Yan came over, saw that she was absent-minded, and asked her what was wrong in a low voice. She turned her head to look at him reluctantly, not daring to say a word in her heart. No matter what the situation would be like next, she could only take it one step at a time.
Everyone who was going to the battlefield was wearing light armor, and from a distance it was hard to tell who was who. She stood there with her teeth clenched, and heard a hoarse roar from the crowd, "Quick! Quickly call the imperial physician..." That voice sounded like it was from the prince.
The prince looked at him. This younger brother used to be very close to him. Unfortunately, power blinded his eyes. If he watched his brother in danger, he wondered if he would feel sad.
She was dressed in military uniform, holding a sword and looking into the distance. She looked very formal, but it looked funny to the prince, like a child wearing adult clothes. Huo Yan was standing next to him. He turned his head and said, "Seventh Uncle, look, my woman is different."
All the people in Wude Hall were convicted except Shangguan Yin. Yinchen was also convicted, but Prince Xin's petition for marriage had saved her life not long ago. How could anyone blame the young couple, who were deeply in love, for one to die and the other to be heartbroken
Huo Yan was skeptical, "If there is anything, you must tell me."
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
Upon hearing this, Huo Yan followed his gaze and a faint smile appeared on his face, which showed his agreement with the prince's words and his approval of her.
She ran out like a spring, and the guards behind her also surrounded her from both sides. The prince was covered in blood, and the man he held off the horse was crying loudly. Even Xinghe was frightened by his appearance. He was not pretending, he was really confused and had nowhere to go.
An imperial examination ended in such a bloody and tragic way. There is still a lot to do next, including thoroughly investigating the origins of the two mastiffs and dealing with Prince Xin's funeral.
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
The prince smiled, turned his head, and saw the fourth brother coming over with a bow. His brows furrowed, and the smile in the corners of his eyes gradually disappeared.
All the departments involved in this incident were not spared from this catastrophe. According to the rules, Xinghe, who was the first to discover the missing prince's inner clothes, was not spared either, but the eunuch was a smart man and knew which links should be thoroughly investigated and which links should be ignored.
It was not easy for a woman to gain a firm foothold in the outer court. Although the prince's indulgence accounted for a part of it, the other major part was still due to her own ability. A delicate girl could not make a government office like the Control Rongsi run smoothly. If she did not have skills, none of the vicious Qian Hu and Fan Yi would buy her account.
All the departments involved in this incident were not spared from this catastrophe. According to the rules, Xinghe, who was the first to discover the missing prince's inner clothes, was not spared either, but the eunuch was a smart man and knew which links should be thoroughly investigated and which links should be ignored.
But... what if he can't come back? She was thinking so hard that her brain was about to explode. It was a long distance from the big tent to the forest farm, with undulating terrain and wild flowers blooming in places where people and horses could not step on. It was supposed to be a beautiful spring day, but it was overshadowed by this terrible conspiracy.
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
Maybe at this point, we can only leave it to fate.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
Men all admire smart women, but it's a pity... He felt melancholy in his heart, and could only smile again and again, "Today's imperial guards are well dressed, and the brocade dress envoy did a great job."
The prince looked at him. This younger brother used to be very close to him. Unfortunately, power blinded his eyes. If he watched his brother in danger, he wondered if he would feel sad.
When the gap between status and experience grows, and what is learned cannot be transferred, one will begin to doubt whether one's status is wrong. The emperor's love for his youngest son became his biggest mistake. He should not have raised the fourth son in Lizheng Palace, and should not have let a young prince experience the power of the unconcealed imperial power.
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
There was not a single piece of good flesh on his body that was exposed, and his face was torn beyond recognition. There was a gaping wound on his neck, from which blood flowed out. The prince tore the corner of his robe and pressed hard, but it was useless. By the time he came back from the forest, all the blood had been drained, and Prince Xin was dead.
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
She could do nothing but wait, could not move rashly, and could not show any abnormality next to the emperor. Everyone felt that this was a game that was insignificant. The emperor and the old ministers recalled the past. Looking back at the time when they were nearly sixty, everything in their youth was interesting.
Under the canine teeth, people really have no power to resist. She also saw the bodies of the two mastiffs dragged back from the forest farm. They were really chopped by knives and axes, and half of their bodies were almost rotten, but they just held on tightly and refused to let go. It can be seen how cruel they were in order to make the dogs hate this smell. The dog hated it so much that it would be like this. This dog was raised on the grassland and could bite even wolves to death, let alone humans.
The prince smiled, turned his head, and saw the fourth brother coming over with a bow. His brows furrowed, and the smile in the corners of his eyes gradually disappeared.
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
Prince Xin was full of energy and said, "Second brother, why don't you come and play today? Let's have some fun together."
A basin of cold water poured down on their heads, and everyone was stunned. Xinghe trembled, and when she heard the emperor crying and crying, she secretly felt lucky that this person was not the prince.
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
Men all admire smart women, but it's a pity... He felt melancholy in his heart, and could only smile again and again, "Today's imperial guards are well dressed, and the brocade dress envoy did a great job."
Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
Prince Xin was full of energy and said, "Second brother, why don't you come and play today? Let's have some fun together."
She didn't dare to step forward, but fortunately Huo Yan took the man in his hand. The man's limbs were limp and he was unconscious. In the chaos, the emperor ran down from the throne, and a large group of imperial doctors surrounded him and turned over the injured man. Xinghe's mind was buzzing like boiling water. Although she knew that the man must be Prince Xin, she didn't expect that he would be so seriously injured.
She was dressed in military uniform, holding a sword and looking into the distance. She looked very formal, but it looked funny to the prince, like a child wearing adult clothes. Huo Yan was standing next to him. He turned his head and said, "Seventh Uncle, look, my woman is different."
The prince bowed his head and plucked the bowstring, "What a good bow, great for long-range shooting." He then asked tentatively, "I heard Qingluan is here too. Hasn't he been claiming to be sick? Why is he willing to leave the house today?"
In fact, it is not enough at all. People's hearts will change according to the environment they are in.
Everyone who was going to the battlefield was wearing light armor, and from a distance it was hard to tell who was who. She stood there with her teeth clenched, and heard a hoarse roar from the crowd, "Quick! Quickly call the imperial physician..." That voice sounded like it was from the prince.
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
The crown prince who had been ranked first for many years had long been Baturu①. In order to leave some prey for the royal family members, he no longer went hunting except for the autumn hunting in Mulan Paddock.
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
The princes and clan members mounted their horses one after another. The young men were majestic and looked very heroic as they pulled the reins. The emperor on the throne looked very happy, thinking back to the past when he also rode a horse and galloped across the vast territory. But later, his every move affected the safety of the country, so he never had the chance to do the same as them.
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
Under the canine teeth, people really have no power to resist. She also saw the bodies of the two mastiffs dragged back from the forest farm. They were really chopped by knives and axes, and half of their bodies were almost rotten, but they just held on tightly and refused to let go. It can be seen how cruel they were in order to make the dogs hate this smell. The dog hated it so much that it would be like this. This dog was raised on the grassland and could bite even wolves to death, let alone humans.
The spring wind was strong, making the canopy rustle. Xinghe stood there, wanting to go over and tell him again, but everyone had a specific position and couldn't just move around. She could only stay where she was, worried in her heart, knowing that this was a life-and-death test. Even if Yinchen changed her underwear, she still felt uneasy.
The fourth brother had a purpose today, so he kept encouraging him and even prepared the bow for him. He handed it to him casually, and he had no choice but to stretch out his hand to take it.
Although it was called the Spring Examination, for the royal family, the last day was a rare opportunity to compete. Like the Autumn Hunt in the Enclosure, the Shangsi Courtyard would throw in a considerable number of stags in advance, and everyone would hunt freely. At the end, the statistics would be counted, and whoever hunted the most would win. It was not like the military examination, where the foot shooting and carbine shooting were rigid and made everyone panic.
Huo Yan came over, saw that she was absent-minded, and asked her what was wrong in a low voice. She turned her head to look at him reluctantly, not daring to say a word in her heart. No matter what the situation would be like next, she could only take it one step at a time.
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
Her father was so angry that he said, "It's no use keeping a girl when she grows up."
The prince bowed his head and plucked the bowstring, "What a good bow, great for long-range shooting." He then asked tentatively, "I heard Qingluan is here too. Hasn't he been claiming to be sick? Why is he willing to leave the house today?"
The princes and clan members mounted their horses one after another. The young men were majestic and looked very heroic as they pulled the reins. The emperor on the throne looked very happy, thinking back to the past when he also rode a horse and galloped across the vast territory. But later, his every move affected the safety of the country, so he never had the chance to do the same as them.
He nodded, and now he couldn't think of cooking anymore. After sending her away, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and his lips were numb. The only consolation was that she couldn't bear to see him in danger, and she stood by him at such a critical moment. And that rat claw, I don't know what this freak is thinking. Logically, she has done the same thing as Lao Si, and she should be of one mind with the man. But she didn't want to, and she kept pestering Xinghe, and dared to do anything dangerous for her. This made him feel difficult, and it would be difficult to get rid of her in the future.
Prince Xin smiled and said, "I don't have much contact with him. I just went back to take a look. He looked really not in good spirits. I don't understand why he came here today."
Prince Xin looked at him with a half-smile, "It's been a long time since we brothers have competed in horseback archery. Today is a good opportunity, how can we not go? Isn't your father's second sister-in-law here? Let her support us for a while. You are reluctant to let her do this?"
The prince bowed his head and plucked the bowstring, "What a good bow, great for long-range shooting." He then asked tentatively, "I heard Qingluan is here too. Hasn't he been claiming to be sick? Why is he willing to leave the house today?"
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
All the people in Wude Hall were convicted except Shangguan Yin. Yinchen was also convicted, but Prince Xin's petition for marriage had saved her life not long ago. How could anyone blame the young couple, who were deeply in love, for one to die and the other to be heartbroken
The crown prince who had been ranked first for many years had long been Baturu①. In order to leave some prey for the royal family members, he no longer went hunting except for the autumn hunting in Mulan Paddock.
After hearing his words, the prince looked at the almost crazy joy in his eyes and sighed softly.
The spring wind was strong, making the canopy rustle. Xinghe stood there, wanting to go over and tell him again, but everyone had a specific position and couldn't just move around. She could only stay where she was, worried in her heart, knowing that this was a life-and-death test. Even if Yinchen changed her underwear, she still felt uneasy.
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
Prince Xin smiled and said, "I don't have much contact with him. I just went back to take a look. He looked really not in good spirits. I don't understand why he came here today."
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
Maybe at this point, we can only leave it to fate.
In fact, they went there to clear themselves of suspicion. If four brothers went there together and something went wrong, they could only blame the bad luck of the one who got into trouble.
The princes and clan members mounted their horses one after another. The young men were majestic and looked very heroic as they pulled the reins. The emperor on the throne looked very happy, thinking back to the past when he also rode a horse and galloped across the vast territory. But later, his every move affected the safety of the country, so he never had the chance to do the same as them.
There was not a single piece of good flesh on his body that was exposed, and his face was torn beyond recognition. There was a gaping wound on his neck, from which blood flowed out. The prince tore the corner of his robe and pressed hard, but it was useless. By the time he came back from the forest, all the blood had been drained, and Prince Xin was dead.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
The prince slung the bow over his shoulder and tried to save him, "Don't leave. The emperor's asthma hasn't healed yet. You stay and serve him."
After a severe beating, the whole story was revealed to the world. The dog trainer confessed how to cover the dog's head with his underwear and how to make the dog hate a certain smell. The last sentence was particularly shocking. The person he was supposed to deal with was the prince.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
But... what if he can't come back? She was thinking so hard that her brain was about to explode. It was a long distance from the big tent to the forest farm, with undulating terrain and wild flowers blooming in places where people and horses could not step on. It was supposed to be a beautiful spring day, but it was overshadowed by this terrible conspiracy.
Prince Xin looked at him with a half-smile, "It's been a long time since we brothers have competed in horseback archery. Today is a good opportunity, how can we not go? Isn't your father's second sister-in-law here? Let her support us for a while. You are reluctant to let her do this?"
Men all admire smart women, but it's a pity... He felt melancholy in his heart, and could only smile again and again, "Today's imperial guards are well dressed, and the brocade dress envoy did a great job."
The prince slung the bow over his shoulder and tried to save him, "Don't leave. The emperor's asthma hasn't healed yet. You stay and serve him."
Upon hearing this, Huo Yan followed his gaze and a faint smile appeared on his face, which showed his agreement with the prince's words and his approval of her.
When the gap between status and experience grows, and what is learned cannot be transferred, one will begin to doubt whether one's status is wrong. The emperor's love for his youngest son became his biggest mistake. He should not have raised the fourth son in Lizheng Palace, and should not have let a young prince experience the power of the unconcealed imperial power.
In fact, they went there to clear themselves of suspicion. If four brothers went there together and something went wrong, they could only blame the bad luck of the one who got into trouble.
Forget it, what else can we say at this moment? The prince smiled and said, "Then let's decide the winner today. No matter whether we win or lose, you are not allowed to cry."
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
She was dressed in military uniform, holding a sword and looking into the distance. She looked very formal, but it looked funny to the prince, like a child wearing adult clothes. Huo Yan was standing next to him. He turned his head and said, "Seventh Uncle, look, my woman is different."
Prince Xin smiled and said, "I don't have much contact with him. I just went back to take a look. He looked really not in good spirits. I don't understand why he came here today."
The prince looked at him. This younger brother used to be very close to him. Unfortunately, power blinded his eyes. If he watched his brother in danger, he wondered if he would feel sad.
Prince Xin was full of energy and said, "Second brother, why don't you come and play today? Let's have some fun together."
Although Huo Yan thought her behavior was a bit strange, he still answered her: "Shangsiyuan has many royal hunting dogs for hunting. Xinghe... are you okay?"
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
Maybe not, he thought with some sadness, if he had regrets, he would have shown them now. But he observed for a long time, and there was only a deep calculation in his eyes, and a determination not to turn back until he hit the wall.
The prince slung the bow over his shoulder and tried to save him, "Don't leave. The emperor's asthma hasn't healed yet. You stay and serve him."
Although Huo Yan thought her behavior was a bit strange, he still answered her: "Shangsiyuan has many royal hunting dogs for hunting. Xinghe... are you okay?"
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
She was dressed in military uniform, holding a sword and looking into the distance. She looked very formal, but it looked funny to the prince, like a child wearing adult clothes. Huo Yan was standing next to him. He turned his head and said, "Seventh Uncle, look, my woman is different."
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
Forget it, what else can we say at this moment? The prince smiled and said, "Then let's decide the winner today. No matter whether we win or lose, you are not allowed to cry."
When the gap between status and experience grows, and what is learned cannot be transferred, one will begin to doubt whether one's status is wrong. The emperor's love for his youngest son became his biggest mistake. He should not have raised the fourth son in Lizheng Palace, and should not have let a young prince experience the power of the unconcealed imperial power.
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
The princes and clan members mounted their horses one after another. The young men were majestic and looked very heroic as they pulled the reins. The emperor on the throne looked very happy, thinking back to the past when he also rode a horse and galloped across the vast territory. But later, his every move affected the safety of the country, so he never had the chance to do the same as them.
After a severe beating, the whole story was revealed to the world. The dog trainer confessed how to cover the dog's head with his underwear and how to make the dog hate a certain smell. The last sentence was particularly shocking. The person he was supposed to deal with was the prince.
In fact, it is not enough at all. People's hearts will change according to the environment they are in.
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
She was worried and murmured, "Master." Knowing that he was in a heavy mood, she didn't know what to say. "I'm on duty in the side hall. Call me if you have any instructions."
The prince looked at him. This younger brother used to be very close to him. Unfortunately, power blinded his eyes. If he watched his brother in danger, he wondered if he would feel sad.
Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
The spring wind was strong, making the canopy rustle. Xinghe stood there, wanting to go over and tell him again, but everyone had a specific position and couldn't just move around. She could only stay where she was, worried in her heart, knowing that this was a life-and-death test. Even if Yinchen changed her underwear, she still felt uneasy.
In the next few days, everything was normal. The prince was reluctant to believe that this was true and kept an eye on the fourth brother, but he was talking and laughing, so happy. The prince had been hoping that he would come to his senses and admit his mistakes to him, saying that he regretted everything he had done in private. What could be unforgivable between brothers? But he never did.
An imperial examination ended in such a bloody and tragic way. There is still a lot to do next, including thoroughly investigating the origins of the two mastiffs and dealing with Prince Xin's funeral.
She didn't dare to step forward, but fortunately Huo Yan took the man in his hand. The man's limbs were limp and he was unconscious. In the chaos, the emperor ran down from the throne, and a large group of imperial doctors surrounded him and turned over the injured man. Xinghe's mind was buzzing like boiling water. Although she knew that the man must be Prince Xin, she didn't expect that he would be so seriously injured.
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
The Spring Examination is coming soon. The military candidates selected from various prefectures and counties gather in the capital. They first go through a round of military strategy screening by the Ministry of War, and then they take the Palace Examination for Military Examination. Of course, the so-called Palace Examination is not held in the main hall. So many archery and horse riding require a huge venue to perform. Therefore, the court cleared the forest outside the city a few days in advance and sent the imperial guards to guard it tightly. There are three top candidates in the civil examination, and the same is true for the military examination. At that time, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, and even the Privy Council will come to observe the examination. There are three screenings a day. All the talents who can be cultivated can be retained by various government offices at their discretion, even if they fail.
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
It's just a pity that brothers from the same mother killed each other, and in the end only one survived. How helpless. The only benefit that Prince Xin did to his brother was probably that he used his death to drag Prince Jian into hell. If it hadn't happened this time, he would have monopolized the military power and refused to return it, and there might have been another mutiny. Now it's good that the war has stopped, and there is peace inside and outside Chengtian Gate. With two less princes on the road to succession, this road has become wider in an instant, which is not bad for both the crown prince and Prince Min.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
There was not a single piece of good flesh on his body that was exposed, and his face was torn beyond recognition. There was a gaping wound on his neck, from which blood flowed out. The prince tore the corner of his robe and pressed hard, but it was useless. By the time he came back from the forest, all the blood had been drained, and Prince Xin was dead.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
All the people in Wude Hall were convicted except Shangguan Yin. Yinchen was also convicted, but Prince Xin's petition for marriage had saved her life not long ago. How could anyone blame the young couple, who were deeply in love, for one to die and the other to be heartbroken
All the departments involved in this incident were not spared from this catastrophe. According to the rules, Xinghe, who was the first to discover the missing prince's inner clothes, was not spared either, but the eunuch was a smart man and knew which links should be thoroughly investigated and which links should be ignored.
After a severe beating, the whole story was revealed to the world. The dog trainer confessed how to cover the dog's head with his underwear and how to make the dog hate a certain smell. The last sentence was particularly shocking. The person he was supposed to deal with was the prince.
The signal arrow was shot into the air, and after a sharp whistle, the drums of war also rumbled. Tens of thousands of horses galloped, raising yellow sand all over the sky. The warriors plunged into the dense forest, and the neighing of horses and barking of dogs could be heard one after another. People outside the forest could only faintly hear the noise coming from the wind. Looking back at the forest, there was only the wind blowing the leaves and the occasional startled bird.
He was extremely sad and speechless. Not wanting her to see his pain, he rubbed his forehead and said, "I still have a lot of memorials to review, and I have to work all night tonight. You've worked hard today, go back and rest early."
Maybe at this point, we can only leave it to fate.
She didn't dare to step forward, but fortunately Huo Yan took the man in his hand. The man's limbs were limp and he was unconscious. In the chaos, the emperor ran down from the throne, and a large group of imperial doctors surrounded him and turned over the injured man. Xinghe's mind was buzzing like boiling water. Although she knew that the man must be Prince Xin, she didn't expect that he would be so seriously injured.
An imperial examination ended in such a bloody and tragic way. There is still a lot to do next, including thoroughly investigating the origins of the two mastiffs and dealing with Prince Xin's funeral.
She could do nothing but wait, could not move rashly, and could not show any abnormality next to the emperor. Everyone felt that this was a game that was insignificant. The emperor and the old ministers recalled the past. Looking back at the time when they were nearly sixty, everything in their youth was interesting.
In fact, they went there to clear themselves of suspicion. If four brothers went there together and something went wrong, they could only blame the bad luck of the one who got into trouble.
Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
Prince Xin smiled and said, "I don't have much contact with him. I just went back to take a look. He looked really not in good spirits. I don't understand why he came here today."
"Do you believe that the crown prince is completely innocent in Prince Xin's death? Look at who is the biggest beneficiary in the court. I tell you, a crown prince is more difficult to deal with than ten princes of Jian. Prince Xin was his brother, and he died so miserably. What about us? I'm afraid there won't even be anyone to collect our bodies in the future."
She was worried and murmured, "Master." Knowing that he was in a heavy mood, she didn't know what to say. "I'm on duty in the side hall. Call me if you have any instructions."
The prince raised his eyes and looked at her blankly, "Xinghe, are we too cruel?"
No one knows why that piece of underwear leaked out of the palace, and no one knows why Prince Xin became a scapegoat. The eunuchs in the Wude Hall won't say, and Xilang at the Qingsuo Gate certainly won't say either.
Huo Yan came over, saw that she was absent-minded, and asked her what was wrong in a low voice. She turned her head to look at him reluctantly, not daring to say a word in her heart. No matter what the situation would be like next, she could only take it one step at a time.
All the departments involved in this incident were not spared from this catastrophe. According to the rules, Xinghe, who was the first to discover the missing prince's inner clothes, was not spared either, but the eunuch was a smart man and knew which links should be thoroughly investigated and which links should be ignored.
"Do you believe that the crown prince is completely innocent in Prince Xin's death? Look at who is the biggest beneficiary in the court. I tell you, a crown prince is more difficult to deal with than ten princes of Jian. Prince Xin was his brother, and he died so miserably. What about us? I'm afraid there won't even be anyone to collect our bodies in the future."
The spring wind was strong, making the canopy rustle. Xinghe stood there, wanting to go over and tell him again, but everyone had a specific position and couldn't just move around. She could only stay where she was, worried in her heart, knowing that this was a life-and-death test. Even if Yinchen changed her underwear, she still felt uneasy.
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
He was extremely sad and speechless. Not wanting her to see his pain, he rubbed his forehead and said, "I still have a lot of memorials to review, and I have to work all night tonight. You've worked hard today, go back and rest early."
The signal arrow was shot into the air, and after a sharp whistle, the drums of war also rumbled. Tens of thousands of horses galloped, raising yellow sand all over the sky. The warriors plunged into the dense forest, and the neighing of horses and barking of dogs could be heard one after another. People outside the forest could only faintly hear the noise coming from the wind. Looking back at the forest, there was only the wind blowing the leaves and the occasional startled bird.
Her father was so angry that he said, "It's no use keeping a girl when she grows up."
Upon hearing this, Huo Yan followed his gaze and a faint smile appeared on his face, which showed his agreement with the prince's words and his approval of her.
But... what if he can't come back? She was thinking so hard that her brain was about to explode. It was a long distance from the big tent to the forest farm, with undulating terrain and wild flowers blooming in places where people and horses could not step on. It was supposed to be a beautiful spring day, but it was overshadowed by this terrible conspiracy.
A basin of cold water poured down on their heads, and everyone was stunned. Xinghe trembled, and when she heard the emperor crying and crying, she secretly felt lucky that this person was not the prince.
The prince bowed his head and plucked the bowstring, "What a good bow, great for long-range shooting." He then asked tentatively, "I heard Qingluan is here too. Hasn't he been claiming to be sick? Why is he willing to leave the house today?"
She didn't dare to step forward, but fortunately Huo Yan took the man in his hand. The man's limbs were limp and he was unconscious. In the chaos, the emperor ran down from the throne, and a large group of imperial doctors surrounded him and turned over the injured man. Xinghe's mind was buzzing like boiling water. Although she knew that the man must be Prince Xin, she didn't expect that he would be so seriously injured.
Although Huo Yan thought her behavior was a bit strange, he still answered her: "Shangsiyuan has many royal hunting dogs for hunting. Xinghe... are you okay?"
Everyone who was going to the battlefield was wearing light armor, and from a distance it was hard to tell who was who. She stood there with her teeth clenched, and heard a hoarse roar from the crowd, "Quick! Quickly call the imperial physician..." That voice sounded like it was from the prince.
But she said coldly: "Someone has to die, either him or you. I would rather he die than you be the one holding the funeral today."
Her mind was in a mess, and she thought of all the possibilities in an instant. If it was Prince Xin who was injured, he had brought it upon himself, and he happened to pull Prince Jian down. If it was the Crown Prince who was injured, or even died, what should she do? Can she still sit in the Control Military Division and continue to work hard for Prince Min to succeed to the throne? In any case, the one who deserved to die the most in this matter was Prince Xin. If anything happened to the Crown Prince, she would definitely find a way to avenge him and kill Prince Xin.
The prince smiled, turned his head, and saw the fourth brother coming over with a bow. His brows furrowed, and the smile in the corners of his eyes gradually disappeared.
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
The princes and clan members mounted their horses one after another. The young men were majestic and looked very heroic as they pulled the reins. The emperor on the throne looked very happy, thinking back to the past when he also rode a horse and galloped across the vast territory. But later, his every move affected the safety of the country, so he never had the chance to do the same as them.
She was startled, thinking that she might have lost her composure, and she quickly forced a smile to deal with it: "Today is my first time as a bodyguard, so I can't help but feel nervous. I will be fine after the mission is over."
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
The prince looked at him. This younger brother used to be very close to him. Unfortunately, power blinded his eyes. If he watched his brother in danger, he wondered if he would feel sad.
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
The Spring Examination is coming soon. The military candidates selected from various prefectures and counties gather in the capital. They first go through a round of military strategy screening by the Ministry of War, and then they take the Palace Examination for Military Examination. Of course, the so-called Palace Examination is not held in the main hall. So many archery and horse riding require a huge venue to perform. Therefore, the court cleared the forest outside the city a few days in advance and sent the imperial guards to guard it tightly. There are three top candidates in the civil examination, and the same is true for the military examination. At that time, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, and even the Privy Council will come to observe the examination. There are three screenings a day. All the talents who can be cultivated can be retained by various government offices at their discretion, even if they fail.
She could do nothing but wait, could not move rashly, and could not show any abnormality next to the emperor. Everyone felt that this was a game that was insignificant. The emperor and the old ministers recalled the past. Looking back at the time when they were nearly sixty, everything in their youth was interesting.
Prince Xin was full of energy and said, "Second brother, why don't you come and play today? Let's have some fun together."
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
Huo Yan was skeptical, "If there is anything, you must tell me."
No one knows why that piece of underwear leaked out of the palace, and no one knows why Prince Xin became a scapegoat. The eunuchs in the Wude Hall won't say, and Xilang at the Qingsuo Gate certainly won't say either.
The emperor was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. Finally, he looked up to the sky and smiled bitterly: "What a sin! I actually gave birth to such a vicious beast..."
She ran out like a spring, and the guards behind her also surrounded her from both sides. The prince was covered in blood, and the man he held off the horse was crying loudly. Even Xinghe was frightened by his appearance. He was not pretending, he was really confused and had nowhere to go.
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
Prince Xin looked at him with a half-smile, "It's been a long time since we brothers have competed in horseback archery. Today is a good opportunity, how can we not go? Isn't your father's second sister-in-law here? Let her support us for a while. You are reluctant to let her do this?"
But she said coldly: "Someone has to die, either him or you. I would rather he die than you be the one holding the funeral today."
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
It's just a pity that brothers from the same mother killed each other, and in the end only one survived. How helpless. The only benefit that Prince Xin did to his brother was probably that he used his death to drag Prince Jian into hell. If it hadn't happened this time, he would have monopolized the military power and refused to return it, and there might have been another mutiny. Now it's good that the war has stopped, and there is peace inside and outside Chengtian Gate. With two less princes on the road to succession, this road has become wider in an instant, which is not bad for both the crown prince and Prince Min.
Although it was called the Spring Examination, for the royal family, the last day was a rare opportunity to compete. Like the Autumn Hunt in the Enclosure, the Shangsi Courtyard would throw in a considerable number of stags in advance, and everyone would hunt freely. At the end, the statistics would be counted, and whoever hunted the most would win. It was not like the military examination, where the foot shooting and carbine shooting were rigid and made everyone panic.
There was not a single piece of good flesh on his body that was exposed, and his face was torn beyond recognition. There was a gaping wound on his neck, from which blood flowed out. The prince tore the corner of his robe and pressed hard, but it was useless. By the time he came back from the forest, all the blood had been drained, and Prince Xin was dead.
No one knows why that piece of underwear leaked out of the palace, and no one knows why Prince Xin became a scapegoat. The eunuchs in the Wude Hall won't say, and Xilang at the Qingsuo Gate certainly won't say either.
An imperial examination ended in such a bloody and tragic way. There is still a lot to do next, including thoroughly investigating the origins of the two mastiffs and dealing with Prince Xin's funeral.
Although it was called the Spring Examination, for the royal family, the last day was a rare opportunity to compete. Like the Autumn Hunt in the Enclosure, the Shangsi Courtyard would throw in a considerable number of stags in advance, and everyone would hunt freely. At the end, the statistics would be counted, and whoever hunted the most would win. It was not like the military examination, where the foot shooting and carbine shooting were rigid and made everyone panic.
Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
Her mind was in a mess, and she thought of all the possibilities in an instant. If it was Prince Xin who was injured, he had brought it upon himself, and he happened to pull Prince Jian down. If it was the Crown Prince who was injured, or even died, what should she do? Can she still sit in the Control Military Division and continue to work hard for Prince Min to succeed to the throne? In any case, the one who deserved to die the most in this matter was Prince Xin. If anything happened to the Crown Prince, she would definitely find a way to avenge him and kill Prince Xin.
Men all admire smart women, but it's a pity... He felt melancholy in his heart, and could only smile again and again, "Today's imperial guards are well dressed, and the brocade dress envoy did a great job."
After a severe beating, the whole story was revealed to the world. The dog trainer confessed how to cover the dog's head with his underwear and how to make the dog hate a certain smell. The last sentence was particularly shocking. The person he was supposed to deal with was the prince.
Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
There was not a single piece of good flesh on his body that was exposed, and his face was torn beyond recognition. There was a gaping wound on his neck, from which blood flowed out. The prince tore the corner of his robe and pressed hard, but it was useless. By the time he came back from the forest, all the blood had been drained, and Prince Xin was dead.
The barking of dogs in the wind became more and more frequent. She murmured, "Why are there so many dogs..."
The signal arrow was shot into the air, and after a sharp whistle, the drums of war also rumbled. Tens of thousands of horses galloped, raising yellow sand all over the sky. The warriors plunged into the dense forest, and the neighing of horses and barking of dogs could be heard one after another. People outside the forest could only faintly hear the noise coming from the wind. Looking back at the forest, there was only the wind blowing the leaves and the occasional startled bird.
But... what if he can't come back? She was thinking so hard that her brain was about to explode. It was a long distance from the big tent to the forest farm, with undulating terrain and wild flowers blooming in places where people and horses could not step on. It was supposed to be a beautiful spring day, but it was overshadowed by this terrible conspiracy.
Huo Yan was skeptical, "If there is anything, you must tell me."
The signal arrow was shot into the air, and after a sharp whistle, the drums of war also rumbled. Tens of thousands of horses galloped, raising yellow sand all over the sky. The warriors plunged into the dense forest, and the neighing of horses and barking of dogs could be heard one after another. People outside the forest could only faintly hear the noise coming from the wind. Looking back at the forest, there was only the wind blowing the leaves and the occasional startled bird.
The prince bowed his head and plucked the bowstring, "What a good bow, great for long-range shooting." He then asked tentatively, "I heard Qingluan is here too. Hasn't he been claiming to be sick? Why is he willing to leave the house today?"
An imperial examination ended in such a bloody and tragic way. There is still a lot to do next, including thoroughly investigating the origins of the two mastiffs and dealing with Prince Xin's funeral.
But... what if he can't come back? She was thinking so hard that her brain was about to explode. It was a long distance from the big tent to the forest farm, with undulating terrain and wild flowers blooming in places where people and horses could not step on. It was supposed to be a beautiful spring day, but it was overshadowed by this terrible conspiracy.
It's just a pity that brothers from the same mother killed each other, and in the end only one survived. How helpless. The only benefit that Prince Xin did to his brother was probably that he used his death to drag Prince Jian into hell. If it hadn't happened this time, he would have monopolized the military power and refused to return it, and there might have been another mutiny. Now it's good that the war has stopped, and there is peace inside and outside Chengtian Gate. With two less princes on the road to succession, this road has become wider in an instant, which is not bad for both the crown prince and Prince Min.
She ran out like a spring, and the guards behind her also surrounded her from both sides. The prince was covered in blood, and the man he held off the horse was crying loudly. Even Xinghe was frightened by his appearance. He was not pretending, he was really confused and had nowhere to go.
Huo Yan was skeptical, "If there is anything, you must tell me."
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
Everyone who was going to the battlefield was wearing light armor, and from a distance it was hard to tell who was who. She stood there with her teeth clenched, and heard a hoarse roar from the crowd, "Quick! Quickly call the imperial physician..." That voice sounded like it was from the prince.
But at Prince Xin's funeral, Xinghe saw her father's worry. The future of the Su family is becoming increasingly difficult. Now the biggest enemy is only the crown prince, but this enemy may be difficult to defeat even if they give their all.
Everyone who was going to the battlefield was wearing light armor, and from a distance it was hard to tell who was who. She stood there with her teeth clenched, and heard a hoarse roar from the crowd, "Quick! Quickly call the imperial physician..." That voice sounded like it was from the prince.
No one knows why that piece of underwear leaked out of the palace, and no one knows why Prince Xin became a scapegoat. The eunuchs in the Wude Hall won't say, and Xilang at the Qingsuo Gate certainly won't say either.
She was worried and murmured, "Master." Knowing that he was in a heavy mood, she didn't know what to say. "I'm on duty in the side hall. Call me if you have any instructions."
She ran out like a spring, and the guards behind her also surrounded her from both sides. The prince was covered in blood, and the man he held off the horse was crying loudly. Even Xinghe was frightened by his appearance. He was not pretending, he was really confused and had nowhere to go.
She ran out like a spring, and the guards behind her also surrounded her from both sides. The prince was covered in blood, and the man he held off the horse was crying loudly. Even Xinghe was frightened by his appearance. He was not pretending, he was really confused and had nowhere to go.
Men all admire smart women, but it's a pity... He felt melancholy in his heart, and could only smile again and again, "Today's imperial guards are well dressed, and the brocade dress envoy did a great job."
She could do nothing but wait, could not move rashly, and could not show any abnormality next to the emperor. Everyone felt that this was a game that was insignificant. The emperor and the old ministers recalled the past. Looking back at the time when they were nearly sixty, everything in their youth was interesting.
After hearing his words, the prince looked at the almost crazy joy in his eyes and sighed softly.
She didn't dare to step forward, but fortunately Huo Yan took the man in his hand. The man's limbs were limp and he was unconscious. In the chaos, the emperor ran down from the throne, and a large group of imperial doctors surrounded him and turned over the injured man. Xinghe's mind was buzzing like boiling water. Although she knew that the man must be Prince Xin, she didn't expect that he would be so seriously injured.
After hearing his words, the prince looked at the almost crazy joy in his eyes and sighed softly.
In fact, it is not enough at all. People's hearts will change according to the environment they are in.
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
Huo Yan was skeptical, "If there is anything, you must tell me."
The prince slung the bow over his shoulder and tried to save him, "Don't leave. The emperor's asthma hasn't healed yet. You stay and serve him."
Forget it, what else can we say at this moment? The prince smiled and said, "Then let's decide the winner today. No matter whether we win or lose, you are not allowed to cry."
No one knows why that piece of underwear leaked out of the palace, and no one knows why Prince Xin became a scapegoat. The eunuchs in the Wude Hall won't say, and Xilang at the Qingsuo Gate certainly won't say either.
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
There was not a single piece of good flesh on his body that was exposed, and his face was torn beyond recognition. There was a gaping wound on his neck, from which blood flowed out. The prince tore the corner of his robe and pressed hard, but it was useless. By the time he came back from the forest, all the blood had been drained, and Prince Xin was dead.
Upon hearing this, Huo Yan followed his gaze and a faint smile appeared on his face, which showed his agreement with the prince's words and his approval of her.
Huo Yan came over, saw that she was absent-minded, and asked her what was wrong in a low voice. She turned her head to look at him reluctantly, not daring to say a word in her heart. No matter what the situation would be like next, she could only take it one step at a time.
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
A basin of cold water poured down on their heads, and everyone was stunned. Xinghe trembled, and when she heard the emperor crying and crying, she secretly felt lucky that this person was not the prince.
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
The crown prince who had been ranked first for many years had long been Baturu①. In order to leave some prey for the royal family members, he no longer went hunting except for the autumn hunting in Mulan Paddock.
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
She was startled, thinking that she might have lost her composure, and she quickly forced a smile to deal with it: "Today is my first time as a bodyguard, so I can't help but feel nervous. I will be fine after the mission is over."
"Do you believe that the crown prince is completely innocent in Prince Xin's death? Look at who is the biggest beneficiary in the court. I tell you, a crown prince is more difficult to deal with than ten princes of Jian. Prince Xin was his brother, and he died so miserably. What about us? I'm afraid there won't even be anyone to collect our bodies in the future."
An imperial examination ended in such a bloody and tragic way. There is still a lot to do next, including thoroughly investigating the origins of the two mastiffs and dealing with Prince Xin's funeral.
After hearing his words, the prince looked at the almost crazy joy in his eyes and sighed softly.
But... what if he can't come back? She was thinking so hard that her brain was about to explode. It was a long distance from the big tent to the forest farm, with undulating terrain and wild flowers blooming in places where people and horses could not step on. It was supposed to be a beautiful spring day, but it was overshadowed by this terrible conspiracy.
After hearing his words, the prince looked at the almost crazy joy in his eyes and sighed softly.
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
The prince looked at him. This younger brother used to be very close to him. Unfortunately, power blinded his eyes. If he watched his brother in danger, he wondered if he would feel sad.
Prince Xin looked at him with a half-smile, "It's been a long time since we brothers have competed in horseback archery. Today is a good opportunity, how can we not go? Isn't your father's second sister-in-law here? Let her support us for a while. You are reluctant to let her do this?"
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
After a severe beating, the whole story was revealed to the world. The dog trainer confessed how to cover the dog's head with his underwear and how to make the dog hate a certain smell. The last sentence was particularly shocking. The person he was supposed to deal with was the prince.
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
She was startled, thinking that she might have lost her composure, and she quickly forced a smile to deal with it: "Today is my first time as a bodyguard, so I can't help but feel nervous. I will be fine after the mission is over."
All the people in Wude Hall were convicted except Shangguan Yin. Yinchen was also convicted, but Prince Xin's petition for marriage had saved her life not long ago. How could anyone blame the young couple, who were deeply in love, for one to die and the other to be heartbroken
She didn't dare to step forward, but fortunately Huo Yan took the man in his hand. The man's limbs were limp and he was unconscious. In the chaos, the emperor ran down from the throne, and a large group of imperial doctors surrounded him and turned over the injured man. Xinghe's mind was buzzing like boiling water. Although she knew that the man must be Prince Xin, she didn't expect that he would be so seriously injured.
The crown prince who had been ranked first for many years had long been Baturu①. In order to leave some prey for the royal family members, he no longer went hunting except for the autumn hunting in Mulan Paddock.
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
The emperor was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. Finally, he looked up to the sky and smiled bitterly: "What a sin! I actually gave birth to such a vicious beast..."
The fourth brother had a purpose today, so he kept encouraging him and even prepared the bow for him. He handed it to him casually, and he had no choice but to stretch out his hand to take it.
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
Her father was so angry that he said, "It's no use keeping a girl when she grows up."
The prince slung the bow over his shoulder and tried to save him, "Don't leave. The emperor's asthma hasn't healed yet. You stay and serve him."
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
She was startled, thinking that she might have lost her composure, and she quickly forced a smile to deal with it: "Today is my first time as a bodyguard, so I can't help but feel nervous. I will be fine after the mission is over."
No one knows why that piece of underwear leaked out of the palace, and no one knows why Prince Xin became a scapegoat. The eunuchs in the Wude Hall won't say, and Xilang at the Qingsuo Gate certainly won't say either.
Prince Xin smiled and said, "I don't have much contact with him. I just went back to take a look. He looked really not in good spirits. I don't understand why he came here today."
Maybe at this point, we can only leave it to fate.
The Spring Examination is coming soon. The military candidates selected from various prefectures and counties gather in the capital. They first go through a round of military strategy screening by the Ministry of War, and then they take the Palace Examination for Military Examination. Of course, the so-called Palace Examination is not held in the main hall. So many archery and horse riding require a huge venue to perform. Therefore, the court cleared the forest outside the city a few days in advance and sent the imperial guards to guard it tightly. There are three top candidates in the civil examination, and the same is true for the military examination. At that time, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, and even the Privy Council will come to observe the examination. There are three screenings a day. All the talents who can be cultivated can be retained by various government offices at their discretion, even if they fail.
All the departments involved in this incident were not spared from this catastrophe. According to the rules, Xinghe, who was the first to discover the missing prince's inner clothes, was not spared either, but the eunuch was a smart man and knew which links should be thoroughly investigated and which links should be ignored.
Her father was so angry that he said, "It's no use keeping a girl when she grows up."
The prince smiled, turned his head, and saw the fourth brother coming over with a bow. His brows furrowed, and the smile in the corners of his eyes gradually disappeared.
All the people in Wude Hall were convicted except Shangguan Yin. Yinchen was also convicted, but Prince Xin's petition for marriage had saved her life not long ago. How could anyone blame the young couple, who were deeply in love, for one to die and the other to be heartbroken
But she said coldly: "Someone has to die, either him or you. I would rather he die than you be the one holding the funeral today."
The auction had a time limit, and when it was about to end, the chatterers fell silent and looked ahead. Suddenly, a large group of people rushed over in a disorderly manner. The people in the imperial tent didn't understand why, but Xinghe's heart was about to jump out of his chest.
She ran out like a spring, and the guards behind her also surrounded her from both sides. The prince was covered in blood, and the man he held off the horse was crying loudly. Even Xinghe was frightened by his appearance. He was not pretending, he was really confused and had nowhere to go.
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
A storm that had been brewing for a long time ended in a disastrous defeat. The prince sat under the flower window and drank alone. He was not a good drinker to begin with, and after drinking too much, he became dizzy and finally sobbed softly.
He nodded, and now he couldn't think of cooking anymore. After sending her away, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and his lips were numb. The only consolation was that she couldn't bear to see him in danger, and she stood by him at such a critical moment. And that rat claw, I don't know what this freak is thinking. Logically, she has done the same thing as Lao Si, and she should be of one mind with the man. But she didn't want to, and she kept pestering Xinghe, and dared to do anything dangerous for her. This made him feel difficult, and it would be difficult to get rid of her in the future.
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
He was extremely sad and speechless. Not wanting her to see his pain, he rubbed his forehead and said, "I still have a lot of memorials to review, and I have to work all night tonight. You've worked hard today, go back and rest early."
Forget it, what else can we say at this moment? The prince smiled and said, "Then let's decide the winner today. No matter whether we win or lose, you are not allowed to cry."
Her father was so angry that he said, "It's no use keeping a girl when she grows up."
She was dressed in military uniform, holding a sword and looking into the distance. She looked very formal, but it looked funny to the prince, like a child wearing adult clothes. Huo Yan was standing next to him. He turned his head and said, "Seventh Uncle, look, my woman is different."
The crown prince who had been ranked first for many years had long been Baturu①. In order to leave some prey for the royal family members, he no longer went hunting except for the autumn hunting in Mulan Paddock.
The prince smiled, turned his head, and saw the fourth brother coming over with a bow. His brows furrowed, and the smile in the corners of his eyes gradually disappeared.
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
Men all admire smart women, but it's a pity... He felt melancholy in his heart, and could only smile again and again, "Today's imperial guards are well dressed, and the brocade dress envoy did a great job."
Men all admire smart women, but it's a pity... He felt melancholy in his heart, and could only smile again and again, "Today's imperial guards are well dressed, and the brocade dress envoy did a great job."
But she said coldly: "Someone has to die, either him or you. I would rather he die than you be the one holding the funeral today."
Maybe not, he thought with some sadness, if he had regrets, he would have shown them now. But he observed for a long time, and there was only a deep calculation in his eyes, and a determination not to turn back until he hit the wall.
It was late at night, the bustle of the day had faded away, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and there was an inexplicable sense of desolation. He sat behind the desk for a long time, his mind was in a mess, and he couldn't calm down. He was half angry and half sad. The brothers who had depended on each other since childhood were going to fight to the death. Why bother? The fourth brother was more ruthless than him, and he dared to go all out. If it succeeded, Qingluan would take the blame, and the throne of the crown prince would be vacant. He and the incompetent Qingxiao would be left... If he came up with a plan to get rid of Qingxiao and the Greenhouse Palace, then he would be the last seedling in the thousands of acres of land, and the country would be his if it wasn't his.
The prince raised his eyes and looked at her blankly, "Xinghe, are we too cruel?"
The thing that the closest relatives lack is that they spend too little time together. Although they live in the same imperial city, the upbringing of the crown prince is very different from that of the other princes. When he was young, he had a special study place in the East Palace, and the teachers were all the most knowledgeable people in the dynasty. Later, when he was twenty years old, he got married and ascended the throne, and recruited famous teachers from all over the world. The study rooms of the princes were separated from his by many palaces. If they did not meet in the Lizheng Hall, they would hardly have any time to spend together. Everyone was busy with their own things. It was really not easy to be a prince. Schoolwork, riding and shooting, and political views were not only assessed by the emperor's father, but also by the civil and military officials of the whole court. No one wanted to fall behind, and everyone was competing to climb up. When he was a child, he and Qingfeng were obsessed with each other like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Later, as he grew up, men's emotions became restrained. He knew in his heart that they were brothers, and he thought that this was enough.
Forget it, what else can we say at this moment? The prince smiled and said, "Then let's decide the winner today. No matter whether we win or lose, you are not allowed to cry."
Prince Xin was full of energy and said, "Second brother, why don't you come and play today? Let's have some fun together."
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
In fact, they went there to clear themselves of suspicion. If four brothers went there together and something went wrong, they could only blame the bad luck of the one who got into trouble.
Huo Yan was skeptical, "If there is anything, you must tell me."
The Spring Examination is coming soon. The military candidates selected from various prefectures and counties gather in the capital. They first go through a round of military strategy screening by the Ministry of War, and then they take the Palace Examination for Military Examination. Of course, the so-called Palace Examination is not held in the main hall. So many archery and horse riding require a huge venue to perform. Therefore, the court cleared the forest outside the city a few days in advance and sent the imperial guards to guard it tightly. There are three top candidates in the civil examination, and the same is true for the military examination. At that time, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, and even the Privy Council will come to observe the examination. There are three screenings a day. All the talents who can be cultivated can be retained by various government offices at their discretion, even if they fail.
But... what if he can't come back? She was thinking so hard that her brain was about to explode. It was a long distance from the big tent to the forest farm, with undulating terrain and wild flowers blooming in places where people and horses could not step on. It was supposed to be a beautiful spring day, but it was overshadowed by this terrible conspiracy.
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
Maybe not, he thought with some sadness, if he had regrets, he would have shown them now. But he observed for a long time, and there was only a deep calculation in his eyes, and a determination not to turn back until he hit the wall.
Under the canine teeth, people really have no power to resist. She also saw the bodies of the two mastiffs dragged back from the forest farm. They were really chopped by knives and axes, and half of their bodies were almost rotten, but they just held on tightly and refused to let go. It can be seen how cruel they were in order to make the dogs hate this smell. The dog hated it so much that it would be like this. This dog was raised on the grassland and could bite even wolves to death, let alone humans.
Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
Her mind was in a mess, and she thought of all the possibilities in an instant. If it was Prince Xin who was injured, he had brought it upon himself, and he happened to pull Prince Jian down. If it was the Crown Prince who was injured, or even died, what should she do? Can she still sit in the Control Military Division and continue to work hard for Prince Min to succeed to the throne? In any case, the one who deserved to die the most in this matter was Prince Xin. If anything happened to the Crown Prince, she would definitely find a way to avenge him and kill Prince Xin.
The prince slung the bow over his shoulder and tried to save him, "Don't leave. The emperor's asthma hasn't healed yet. You stay and serve him."
Xinghe said nothing, just stood aside and watched him. He gestured with one hand, and described the scene of the day with difficulty, "That dog would not let go after biting me... even if its spine was broken, it would not let go. I originally just wanted to teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect... I couldn't save him, and watched him get bitten to death. Do you know how sad I was?"
It's just a pity that brothers from the same mother killed each other, and in the end only one survived. How helpless. The only benefit that Prince Xin did to his brother was probably that he used his death to drag Prince Jian into hell. If it hadn't happened this time, he would have monopolized the military power and refused to return it, and there might have been another mutiny. Now it's good that the war has stopped, and there is peace inside and outside Chengtian Gate. With two less princes on the road to succession, this road has become wider in an instant, which is not bad for both the crown prince and Prince Min.
An imperial examination ended in such a bloody and tragic way. There is still a lot to do next, including thoroughly investigating the origins of the two mastiffs and dealing with Prince Xin's funeral.
In fact, it is not enough at all. People's hearts will change according to the environment they are in.
The prince raised his eyes and looked at her blankly, "Xinghe, are we too cruel?"
The princes and clan members mounted their horses one after another. The young men were majestic and looked very heroic as they pulled the reins. The emperor on the throne looked very happy, thinking back to the past when he also rode a horse and galloped across the vast territory. But later, his every move affected the safety of the country, so he never had the chance to do the same as them.
Born in an imperial family, fathers and sons turned against each other, brothers killed each other, such dramas would be played out every once in a while, in fact, it was not rare at all. But seeing it more often did not mean that you could get used to it. The prince listened to her quietly, a sad expression appeared on his face, and he said sadly: "I know he feels unfair. We were born the same, he just lost a few years later. But there is only one person who can sit on the position of the prince, I will give it to him... With his character, there is no way he can tolerate me."
Although it was called the Spring Examination, for the royal family, the last day was a rare opportunity to compete. Like the Autumn Hunt in the Enclosure, the Shangsi Courtyard would throw in a considerable number of stags in advance, and everyone would hunt freely. At the end, the statistics would be counted, and whoever hunted the most would win. It was not like the military examination, where the foot shooting and carbine shooting were rigid and made everyone panic.
But at Prince Xin's funeral, Xinghe saw her father's worry. The future of the Su family is becoming increasingly difficult. Now the biggest enemy is only the crown prince, but this enemy may be difficult to defeat even if they give their all.
She ran out like a spring, and the guards behind her also surrounded her from both sides. The prince was covered in blood, and the man he held off the horse was crying loudly. Even Xinghe was frightened by his appearance. He was not pretending, he was really confused and had nowhere to go.
Upon hearing this, Huo Yan followed his gaze and a faint smile appeared on his face, which showed his agreement with the prince's words and his approval of her.
Although Huo Yan thought her behavior was a bit strange, he still answered her: "Shangsiyuan has many royal hunting dogs for hunting. Xinghe... are you okay?"
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
She was dressed in military uniform, holding a sword and looking into the distance. She looked very formal, but it looked funny to the prince, like a child wearing adult clothes. Huo Yan was standing next to him. He turned his head and said, "Seventh Uncle, look, my woman is different."
Why are women nowadays so weird? He couldn't understand it. He had a man who wanted to be an official, and the fourth brother had a woman who was a traitor. He thought he had won them over, but he didn't expect a fire to break out in the backyard. If things went wrong, he might even lose his life.
Only when he was half drunk and half awake would he ask such a stupid question. Xinghe said: "If he had thought of showing mercy at that time, the situation today would not have happened. We can only blame him for being too ruthless. He knew that the mastiff would not stop until it killed you, but he still gave your underwear away." She paused, thinking of the bloody face, and could not help shuddering.
He nodded, and now he couldn't think of cooking anymore. After sending her away, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and his lips were numb. The only consolation was that she couldn't bear to see him in danger, and she stood by him at such a critical moment. And that rat claw, I don't know what this freak is thinking. Logically, she has done the same thing as Lao Si, and she should be of one mind with the man. But she didn't want to, and she kept pestering Xinghe, and dared to do anything dangerous for her. This made him feel difficult, and it would be difficult to get rid of her in the future.
"Do you believe that the crown prince is completely innocent in Prince Xin's death? Look at who is the biggest beneficiary in the court. I tell you, a crown prince is more difficult to deal with than ten princes of Jian. Prince Xin was his brother, and he died so miserably. What about us? I'm afraid there won't even be anyone to collect our bodies in the future."
Nothing unexpected will happen, right? She held the knife handle tightly, following him with her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her eyes burning, and she tried to open them wide, fearing that he would disappear in the blink of an eye.
She nodded randomly, still looking far away, staring at the forest. The deer whistle sounded, and the wind carried the noise of hunters surrounding their prey. She blinked heavily. This kind of waiting was ten thousand times more painful than being roasted on the fire.
He was extremely sad and speechless. Not wanting her to see his pain, he rubbed his forehead and said, "I still have a lot of memorials to review, and I have to work all night tonight. You've worked hard today, go back and rest early."
It was not easy for a woman to gain a firm foothold in the outer court. Although the prince's indulgence accounted for a part of it, the other major part was still due to her own ability. A delicate girl could not make a government office like the Control Rongsi run smoothly. If she did not have skills, none of the vicious Qian Hu and Fan Yi would buy her account.
Her father was so angry that he said, "It's no use keeping a girl when she grows up."
Xinghe was confused. She had just experienced a storm and could not think about those things for the time being. She held her forehead and said to her father, "Please let me take a breath. Don't you think that if it was the prince who died this time, as a female official, I would not be able to escape responsibility. Prince Xin alone executed so many people in the Wude Hall. If it was the Eastern Palace, the execution of the entire family would not be a threat to you."
It's just a pity that brothers from the same mother killed each other, and in the end only one survived. How helpless. The only benefit that Prince Xin did to his brother was probably that he used his death to drag Prince Jian into hell. If it hadn't happened this time, he would have monopolized the military power and refused to return it, and there might have been another mutiny. Now it's good that the war has stopped, and there is peace inside and outside Chengtian Gate. With two less princes on the road to succession, this road has become wider in an instant, which is not bad for both the crown prince and Prince Min.
She was dressed in military uniform, holding a sword and looking into the distance. She looked very formal, but it looked funny to the prince, like a child wearing adult clothes. Huo Yan was standing next to him. He turned his head and said, "Seventh Uncle, look, my woman is different."
The princes and clan members mounted their horses one after another. The young men were majestic and looked very heroic as they pulled the reins. The emperor on the throne looked very happy, thinking back to the past when he also rode a horse and galloped across the vast territory. But later, his every move affected the safety of the country, so he never had the chance to do the same as them.
No one knows why that piece of underwear leaked out of the palace, and no one knows why Prince Xin became a scapegoat. The eunuchs in the Wude Hall won't say, and Xilang at the Qingsuo Gate certainly won't say either.
Her father was so angry that he said, "It's no use keeping a girl when she grows up."
There is no wall that is impenetrable. It was easy to find out that the dog came from Prince Jian’s mansion.
The prince smiled, turned his head, and saw the fourth brother coming over with a bow. His brows furrowed, and the smile in the corners of his eyes gradually disappeared.