Su Tang looked at Pei Xuan like this and couldn't help but feel his despair and pain in his heart, because that emperor who was so lofty and worshiped by all the people was still his uncle, the one who held him when he was a child. Relatives.
But now everything is telling Pei Xuan that his biological father suddenly encountered an accident, and the person behind it is his biological uncle. How can Pei Xuan remain calm.
Su Tang did not talk about the Zhou family immediately, but asked Song Yi. In fact, he was confirming with Pei Xuan, because Song Yi and Pei Guogong, both civil and military, were the most powerful support for the crown prince to ascend the throne.
If the old emperor did not touch Song Yi, he would not touch Duke Pei. This also meant that the old emperor was at ease with the prince and was willing to leave two experienced ministers to assist Murong Zhao in governing the world after he ascended the throne.
Seriously speaking, this is what an old emperor should have, and it is also the attitude a father should have towards his son and successor. But did the old emperor do this? He didn't. What he chose was to recruit Song Yi to the capital and put him in the capital. Right under his nose.
It was said that it was for use, but in fact it was also for surveillance. Moreover, Song Yi became famous at a young age and had a half-master friendship with the old emperor. Therefore, he became known as Song Yi's imperial master. Taking advantage of this reputation, the old emperor attacked Song Yi and was criticized. will be bigger.
Duke Pei's appeal in the military was astonishing. If Princess Mingxi was still alive, it could be said that she was a member of the Tian family. However, Princess Mingxi died early. Duke Pei was deeply in love and did not renew their relationship for many years, so he was praised by others.
It can be said that Duke Pei is a person with almost no flaws. The most terrifying thing is that although Duke Pei's palace only has one official heir, this heir is not a waste. On the contrary, Pei Xuan is particularly outstanding.
Even if Su Tang ruined Pei Xuan's reputation and gave him a disease that made him prone to madness, it still could not eliminate the emperor's worry and fear of what the prince would do or that the prince would eventually be used and become a puppet.
Especially when a prince rebelled before, the old emperor had a deeper understanding of the ambitions of his sons. At that time, Pei Xuan achieved his own evil reputation and established prestige in the army, which also aroused the old emperor's fear.
Seeing that the body is getting worse and worse, people will become more erratic and moody. At this time, the old emperor took action to let Duke Pei die in battle, which was very logical.
Even Su Tang could imagine that even if the old emperor could not think of it, someone would definitely emphasize this matter in the old emperor's ears, making him feel that Duke Pei was a threat.
Because if Duke Pei died, Murong Zhao would almost lose his arm. Any prince who wanted to be the emperor would be very willing to see Duke Pei die.
Seeing that Duke Pei was famous, the old emperor asked him to renew his relationship and reduce the involvement between Duke Pei and Princess Mingxi, which meant reducing the involvement between Duke Pei's palace and the royal family in everyone's mind.
After that, she promised benefits to Zhou, such as his child can become the new Duke Pei, and she can also be a first-class lady for the rest of her life and enjoy a good life.
Don't think that women are all love-minded. They are nothing without men. As long as they are willing to secretly raise a few handsome men, have money and status, and don't live a comfortable life.
Zhou was not favored after marrying Duke Pei. She was forced to marry, so she was more willing to cooperate. Anyway, whether Duke Pei was around or not had little impact on her life.
(End of chapter)