"Mother, what did you and Fang Shaojian do behind my back? Is there anything I don't know? Tell me."
King Chu realized that he had been deceived by his closest relatives.
Concubine Sun looked at him with narrowed eyes, "At this time, are you sure you want to settle the old score?"
The king of Chu wanted to roar excitedly, but when the words came to his lips, there was only a sigh left.
"My concubine is hiding it from me for my own good, isn't it?"
"Of course! If I don't hide it from you, the person who is imprisoned here today is you, not Bengong."
The King of Chu trembled, "Mother and Concubine, can you tell me why the emperor's grandfather sent Jinwu Guards to arrest people? What taboo did the Palace commit?"
Concubine Sun shook her head slowly, "It has nothing to do with the palace. It was when I was still living in the East Palace, and I didn't clean up the bits and pieces left."
The King of Chu smiled sadly, "In the heart of my mother and concubine, I will always be a child who needs protection."
"You will always be my child, and it is my responsibility to protect you." Princess Sun said solemnly.
The King of Chu nodded, "I understand. Thank you, Concubine Mother, for everything you have done for me."
Grand Concubine Sun laughed, "You can understand Ben Gong's painstaking efforts, and Ben Gong is very satisfied. After you go back, act in a low-key manner and don't think about it. When this turmoil passes, you will still be the King of Chu."
The King of Chu looked at her, "The concubine mother and Fang Shaojian discussed the matter, do you want to support me in that position?"
Concubine Sun lowered her voice and said in a low voice: "Of course I want to. But Your Majesty has given birth to too many sons, and one has to be solved and the other has to be solved. I and Fang Shaojian have spent a lot of effort, but there is no way to let His Majesty Change the original intention, surpass the prince and make the grandson the prince."
King Chu lowered his head and smiled sadly, "Mother Concubine and Fang Shaojian really don't have to be like this. In fact, in the past two years, my son has gradually realized that many of his past thoughts were delusional. That position, since his father passed away, has become farther and farther away from me. .If my father is still alive, maybe there is still a chance."
Concubine Sun looked at her son with a complicated expression.
If it was a year ago, no, half a year ago, she would have been furious when she heard King Chu's unambitious remarks, and would have severely criticized him.
But today, on the contrary, she is very thankful that the king of Chu has lost his ambition.
Without unrealistic ambitions, you can live a comfortable royal life.
"You are right to think so. From now on, you will be an idle prince and live your life at ease."
At this moment, Concubine Sun let out a long sigh. Fighting for a lifetime, fighting for a lifetime, even at the risk of betting on Prince Renxuan's life.
When a person reaches middle age and is imprisoned in the Zongzheng Temple, he realizes that people cannot fight for their lives.
Once Prince Renxuan died, their era was over.
The struggles of these years are nothing but flashes of light.
The Son of Heaven lacks everything, except his son.
what a pity!
Concubine Sun raised her head, and a tear fell.
She raised her hand and wiped away the tears when no one was looking.
She is the strong princess of the East Palace, the princess of Chu Palace. She can't cry.
Crying is the act of the weak.
She has been tough all her life and will continue to be tough.
The king of Chu felt sad, "What should I do to save my mother and concubine?"
"You don't need to save me. Your Majesty will let me out when the time is up." If His Majesty refuses to let her go, King Chu will come and collect her body.
She's lived her whole life, that's enough.
The king of Chu was in doubt.
Concubine Sun laughed and patted his head, just like the young master in the East Palace many years ago.
She smiled and said, "I'm here. I have nothing but a little bit of hardship. Live your life and don't think about what you have."
King Chu nodded heavily. After hesitating for a while, he asked, "Will Fang Shaojian be caught?"
The concubine Sun laughed, "He won't be caught, he's smart. But you can't associate with him in the future. He is a wolf, and he has no loyalty to the Chu Palace. He just wants to use the Chu Palace to achieve His ulterior purpose."
The king of Chu stared at the concubine Sun, "Is he really not going to be caught? I heard that Liu Zhao has never given up hunting him."
Concubine Sun smiled peacefully, "Even if he is really caught, he will kill himself in time. He knows too many things, and he cannot fall into anyone's hands. This is his mission. So, you Don't worry that he will say things that are not good for the palace."
King Chu's eyes were complicated, "Mother Concubine, is the reason why you are locked up here related to your father's death?"
Concubine Sun's complexion changed drastically, her eyes were sharp, her momentum was full, and she asked sharply, "Who told you? Who is talking nonsense?"
"The son is just hearsay."
"You dare to believe what you hear. Are you brainless? You don't believe in me, but believe in the nonsense of outsiders. Your judgment is gone? I'm planning for you with all my heart, but you suspect that I'm harming you , are you trying to force Ben Gong to death?"
"Mother and concubine calm down, the son doesn't mean that."
The King of Chu was terrified and frightened by the aura of the concubine Sun, he didn't even dare to lift his head. He was afraid, afraid of the woman named Mufei in front of him.
"Since that's not what you mean, then shut up!"
Concubine Sun is still strong, reprimanding the King of Chu has always been merciless.
The king of Chu was trembling and pleaded guilty again and again, and this test was passed.
Grand Concubine Sun sighed, "You, sometimes you just like to listen and believe. Forget it, I don't blame you. Whoever said that I am incompetent can't stay by your side to teach you."
The king of Chu said: "I will go to the emperor's grandfather to intercede, and ask the emperor's grandfather to let the mother and concubine go."
"No need! After the rumors outside subside, you can send Gu Liangdi away."
The King of Chu looked puzzled, "My mother and concubine have said that Xie Shi was ordered to kill people. Since Xie Shi and Gu Liangdi are innocent, why did my son send her away? After all, she gave birth to a child for me."
Concubine Sun said naturally: "She has a bad reputation. No matter whether she has an affair with Xie Shi or not, she will not be able to wash away the bad reputation of cheating in this life. If you keep her, it will only ruin your reputation.
After sending her away, giving her another sum of money to support her life would be regarded as the utmost benevolence. Her natal family is reliable, and she has a rich dowry, so she can remarry. Doing so is better for everyone. "
King Chu frowned, "Do you have to send her away?"
"Do you have feelings for her?"
King Chu shook his head, "That's not true. It's just that my son never wronged a woman. It's the first time I do this kind of thing, and I'm not used to it."
"If you don't want to show up, let the princess clean up for you."
The king of Chu nodded, "I listen to my concubine. Then, is Xie Shi going to be sent away?"
"Send him to the barracks, this is the condition of agreeing to him in advance."
"Ok!"
"I will not harm you."
The king of Chu smiled, "I know. The concubine mother should also take care of her health, and my son will come to see you someday."
Since then, the king of Chu never visited Gu Yue again until Gu Yue was kicked out of the palace.
This is a later story, so I won't show it for the time being.
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Xingqing Palace.
The injuries on Chen Dachang's body were already healed.
He held a stack of memorials and put them on the desk.
In the bedroom, near the window, there is an extra desk and a chair.
The emperor was impatient to lie on the bed, so he was carried to sit by the window. Read the memorial, dictate, and ask someone to take a pen to review it for him.
Chen Dachang put the memorial on the desk, "Your Majesty has been busy all morning, it's time to rest."
"Is the court still arguing endlessly?"
Chen Dachang nodded, "Yes. The courtiers have been arguing about which Highness should be appointed as the crown prince, and there has been no conclusion. But for the other elders, I ask Your Majesty to make a decision."
The emperor laughed mockingly, "At this time, they thought of asking me to come forward and make arbitrary decisions, so what should I do?"
Chen Dachang didn't dare to make a sound.
The emperor stretched out his left hand, picked up a memorial and flipped through it at will, feeling a little suffocated. It's all about asking for a crown prince, and there's nothing new about it.
The emperor asked Chen Dachang, "What's new recently?"
"It's still the same. Young Master Zhao is busy arresting people, and the rumors about Chu Palace are getting more and more intense. Everyone is very curious."
"I asked Liu Zhao to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors and make a self-criticism. Did he take my words as a deaf ear?" The emperor did not show his anger.
Chen Dachang didn't dare to talk nonsense.
The emperor snorted coldly, "I'll deal with him when he catches someone. Is there anything else?"
"There is one thing. Mrs. Chao handed over the sign and entered the palace, wanting to ask to see His Majesty."
The emperor became interested, "Why does she want to see me?"
Chen Dachang whispered: "It should be for Master Gu's case."
The emperor laughed, "Go and tell her that she has no right to intervene in Gu Zhili's case. This matter is called for by someone who can speak up. If no one comes, I will keep dragging this case."
Chen Dachang pondered these words, vaguely touched the edge of the truth.
It doesn't matter to the Son of Heaven whether Mr. Gu is being tricked or not.
The important thing is that Mr. Gu has become a target, and the emperor can take advantage of this opportunity to solve some old things.
Chen Dachang bowed to accept the order.
When he was free, he personally went to Prince Ning's Mansion to meet Gu Jiu, and repeated what the emperor had said to Gu Jiu without changing it.
After Gu Jiu heard it, she just reacted, dumbfounded.
The melon seeds in the head are very confused.
Who is the emperor wants
The person who can speak in this matter is definitely not King Ning, nor Liu Zhao, nor her.
Who would that be
Is it the Gu family
The answer seems to be the Gu family.
"Thank you, Eunuch Chen, for making a trip in person. I'll order someone to prepare a banquet. Eunuch Chen rarely comes out of the palace. Why don't you stay for a glass of wine?"
Chen Dachang waved his hand, "No need. Our family has to rush back to the palace to report, and we will have another chance to drink Madam's drink in the future."
"Is Eunuch Chen leaving now? Then I'll take Eunuch Chen out."
Gu Jiu personally sent Chen Dachang out, and also presented him with a generous gift. As the Chinese New Year was approaching, it was considered a New Year's gift.
Chen Dachang didn't refuse either, and asked Xiao Huangmen beside him to accept the gift, and went back to the palace directly.
Back in the east courtyard, Gu Jiu called Xu Yousi
"Go back to Gu's house for my wife, and tell the old man and the old man of the Gu family truthfully what Eunuch Chen said."