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The room was quiet for a moment, only the dim candle flames danced in the air, making the sound of "Zi Ba Zi Ba".
Although Han Lingfu didn't know what kind of person this middle-aged man was from Xiye, but seeing the way the envoy Da Lilin respected him, it was obvious that this person must be of extraordinary status.
Han Lingfu had a vague guess in his heart.
Is this person...
"General," Han Lingfu said apologetically, clasping his fists at the middle-aged man, "this king came all the way from the royal capital to Xijiang, of course, to seek peace..."
Da Lilin on the side sneered, and interrupted Han Lingfu in a strange way: "Your Majesty Gong, Dayu is asking for peace like this? It's really double-faced, one thing in front of you, one thing behind you!"
Han Lingfu's face was a little stiff, and he endured his displeasure and said, "My lord, Da Lilin, this king's sincerity can be shown to the sun and the moon, and my father is more willing to seek peace, but the entrustment is not human, so Mr. Han Huai is so rejoicing, disregarding the emperor's order, He insisted on fighting for his own merits, and this king rushed back to the capital this time to impeach him for his crimes and let his father punish him..."
Dali Lin didn't speak, but carefully looked at the expression of the middle-aged man.
A sharp light flashed in Han Lingfu's eyes, and he said in his heart: Although this Da Lilin was only a third-rank military general in Xiye, he was the confidant of Ta Hai, the commander of Xiye's 100,000 Eastern Expedition, and he directly obeyed Ta Hai. Presumably only the presence of Ta Hai in person can make Dali Lin so humble. Could it be...
The middle-aged man stared at Han Lingfu with a pair of sharp eyes, half-closed his eyes, and was silent for a moment before he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty Gong, are you teasing me?"
Saying "I am handsome" is tantamount to acknowledging his identity, and this person is indeed Ta Hai. Han Lingfu's heart beat twice suddenly, "Bang bang", his pupils were dark and deep.
"Prince Gong, you are the prince of Dayu, and you are also the king of the county," Ta Hai said slowly and coldly, with a loud and powerful voice, "Then Han Huai Jun is just the concubine of the prince, and you can do nothing about him?!" His There was a cold mockery in the voice.
Dali Lin snorted coldly, and said, "A mere courtier doesn't think much of you, Duke Gong, right?"
The words and sentences of these two people were like knives gouging out Han Lingfu's heart over and over again, making him unable to help but think of everything he encountered in Xijiang, contempt, deception, traps, house arrest... that damn it Mr. Han Huai and the people of the Southern Border Army united together, forgetting the emperor's order, forgetting that they are all surnamed Han, and helping outsiders to humiliate him, it is really disgusting and hateful!
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu's handsome and elegant face was already ashen.
"When I return to the capital, the general will naturally see the sincerity of this king and Dayu." Han Lingfu looked directly at the middle-aged man and said again, his voice seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
The room became quiet again, deathly silence, the jumping candlelight half-lit the faces of several people, it seemed a little weird and gloomy.
Xiao Lizi on the side stood with his head down, not daring to make a sound, but could only hear his own heart beating in his ears...
After a while, Ta Hai suddenly made a movement, sat down casually at a round table, and then extended his hand to Han Lingfu as a petition.
It was a gesture, a kindness, and a signal.
Han Lingfu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and vaguely raised a look of anticipation, but on the surface he sat down opposite Ta Hai calmly.
"Clatter..."
Ta Hai poured himself a cup of tea, his movements were casual, but his tone was extremely gloomy: "Your Majesty Gong, I'll just trust you for now."
Ta Hai gave Da Lilin a wink, and Da Lilin asked, "May I ask what crime King Gong intends to use to impeach Lord Han Huai?"
Han Lingfu replied intuitively: "Naturally, I disobeyed the emperor's order, and offended the next one, bullying..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Ta Hai interrupted him with a sneer, and said: "King Gong is too rigid in doing things. There is an old saying among you: 'Those who do great things don't care about small things', my king often hangs up By the mouth..." Ta Hai raised his eyes to meet Han Lingfu's eyes, with a deep meaning in his tone.
Han Lingfu's heart jumped again, his eyes widened unconsciously, and he looked at Tahai.
Those who do big things don't care about small things? !
It turns out that Ta Hai came to find him on this trip at the order of King Xiye, what is King Xiye planning
Seeing that Han Lingfu was thinking, Ta Hai showed a smug smile, and said: "This commander likes to cooperate with smart people. King Gong, this commander has fought in the battlefield for decades, and he has never lost a hundred battles. He realized a truth. On the battlefield, the sword has no eyes. Once you have spotted the target, you must strike ruthlessly. You must not give the enemy a chance to stand up... "
He fiddled with the teacup in his hand, and said slowly: "Cutting the grass does not remove the roots, and the spring breeze blows and regenerates."
Han Lingfu's eyes flickered. If his original plan had been followed, his father would have summoned Lord Han Huai back to the capital, and after that, there would probably be another long fight... and what Ta Hai wanted was not only to overthrow Lord Han Huai, but also to Han Huaijun's life is to prevent future troubles!
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu's chest was thumping, his breathing became short of breath, and he said, "General, it's easy to deal with a Han Huaijun, but Han Huaijun's connections are complicated..." Han Huaijun is the clan, the emperor's nephew, and the queen His niece and son-in-law, even with the support of Princess Yongyang, wanted his life, but it was not so easy.
There was a flash of sarcasm in Ta Hai's eyes, and he said in his heart: It is said that Dayu people are cunning, but that's all! It's not like my king is wise and mighty!
"Your Majesty Gong, whether you can succeed or not depends on whether you want it or not!" Ta Hai said slowly, "Thinking that the government army was still in full swing, who would have thought that the building would collapse?!"
Official army? ! Han Lingfu trembled slightly, his pupils shrank sharply.
Could it be that Tahai wants to...
Frame!
Han Lingfu was thoughtful, yes, as long as the bottom line of the father was touched, what could the father not do? !
Back then, Guan Ruyan was framed for collaborating with the enemy and treasoning the country, and all his families were executed; but now, Lord Han Huai and the Southern Border Army are so close, isn't the "evidence" in sight
Getting rid of Lord Han Huai would firstly show favor to Xiye, secondly, vent his anger for himself, and thirdly, cut off the fifth brother's arm.
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu's eyes became sinister. You are not benevolent and I am not righteous, all of this is Han Huaijun's own fault!
"Clatter..."
There was another sound of pouring water, and Da Lilin poured water for Han Lingfu himself, and then handed the teacup to him.
The two teacups were held high at the same time to show the determination of both sides to cooperate.
The tea water rippled layer by layer, making half of Han Lingfu's face reflected on the water surface distorted and hideous...
Those who follow me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish. He must eradicate all those who stand in front of him without leaving behind.
This time is a great opportunity!
"General, what do you want me to say?" A gentle male voice suddenly sounded in the room, revealing a decisive...
No one knew that an ulterior and terrifying conspiracy was brewing in this small inn.
At this moment, the sky outside has already completely darkened, pitch black, the dark night covers the dark clouds hidden in the sky, on the night, the stars are dim, almost invisible, even the full moon seems to be dimmed...
After more than half an hour, a group of people left the station without a sound. Except for Han Lingfu, no one knew when they came and when they left...
The night is still very long, it seems that it will never end, and all the dark dirt that cannot be seen is hidden in it.
In the early morning of the next day, at dawn, Han Lingfu continued on the road with the twenty or so people accompanying him.
Although he only rested for most of the night, Han Lingfu was full of energy and ordered everyone to hurry up.
The group traveled day and night, shortening the journey that would have taken at least five days to three days. On October 19th, Han Lingfu hurried back to the capital.
Although the description was a little haggard, Han Lingfu didn't care about rest, and immediately went to the palace to report to the emperor.
Han Lingfu was ambitious, but the progress after entering the palace was not as smooth as he expected, because the emperor was still on the sick bed, so Han Lingfu's paper was handed over, but he was not summoned by the emperor.
How could Han Lingfu give up so easily, and said unhappily to a little waiter who was talking back and forth: "This king wants to serve the emperor's illness, so I won't let me in!"
The servant bowed his knees and saluted again, the whisk swayed slightly with his movements, and said with an apologetic smile: "My lord, the emperor said that he is tired, let me go back."
Han Lingfu only felt that he was poured a bucket of cold water with his blood full of blood, and his heart was full of anger, but he didn't dare to make noise here. This is the emperor's bedroom. father emperor.
But he was not willing to leave like this, and stood quietly outside the emperor's bedroom, hoping that the emperor would appreciate his "filial piety" and change his mind.
He didn't wait to be summoned by the emperor, but after a cup of tea, he saw a familiar figure walking towards this side. It was an old woman with gray hair, wearing a simple black woven gold beige in the sun. Shining brightly.
The old woman's waist was straight and her steps were steady and powerful, but just walking so leisurely, she exuded a heroic spirit that was not inferior to a man.
She is a peerless and famous sword of Dayu royal family and court, once it is unsheathed, it will definitely cause waves.
In an instant, many images flashed in Han Lingfu's mind, thinking of Yongyang saving the emperor in crisis again and again... until Yongyang helped the fifth brother expose the conspiracy of the second brother this time.
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu felt a little complicated in his heart. He was glad that she helped the fifth emperor brother and prevented the second emperor brother's trick from succeeding, so that he could rush back to the capital at this promising moment, but he was also afraid of her and beware of her. she.
If she was on my side, then I'm afraid she would already be in power, but why...
In her thoughts, Yong Yang had already approached, and she naturally saw Han Lingfu.
Han Lingfu stepped forward calmly, bowed and said, "Nephew and grandson see the emperor's aunt and grandmother."
"You came back from Xijiang..." Yong Yang said lightly, as if talking to himself, with a hint of disapproval in his sharp eyes. Of course, Yong Yang had also heard about the rumors about the mess in Gongjun's palace in the capital.
Thinking that Yong Yang was concerned about the military situation in Xijiang, Han Lingfu thought, maybe he can...
Han Lingfu hurriedly said: "Aunt and grandma, nephew and grandson have just returned to the capital and want to see father..."
But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Yong Yang's cold voice: "You have already married, my aunt shouldn't care about the affairs of your house, but you and I have the same blood, since I am an elder, today Just a word of advice to you, take care of the affairs of the inner courtyard."
After finishing speaking, Yong Yang flung his sleeves away and entered the emperor's bedroom.
Han Lingfu still didn't understand what happened, and looked at Yong Yang's leaving back in a daze.
He hesitated for a moment at the door of the bedroom, seeing the sun was setting and it was getting late, and there would be no result if he waited any longer, he could only leave the palace before the palace door was locked, and planned to enter the palace again tomorrow morning to ask to see the emperor .
Han Lingfu arrived in high spirits, but left in a dispirited manner. He could only vent his frustration by galloping his horse...
More than 20 fine horses galloped straight back to Prince Gong's mansion. As soon as Han Lingfu got off his horse, he saw a nanny standing by and bowed his knees to salute: "Your servant welcomes the prince back to the mansion. The princess of the county invites..."
Han Lingfu was already in a displeased mood, but upon hearing this, he couldn't help frowning slightly. Chen's looking for him must be because of her father Chen Rentai. Speaking of it, this Chen Rentai is really useless, he was detained by the people of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion when he was ordered to go to southern Xinjiang, and he hasn't come back yet...
Thinking of Chen's crying and whining appearance, Han Lingfu felt a burst of irritability in his heart.
But the Chen family is his main family after all, his county princess, even without Chen Rentai, the Chen family still has a solid foundation in the army.
For him, the Chen family is still useful!
He had to give Chen this face.
With just a snap of his fingers, Han Lingfu's seemingly elegant and indifferent face was already full of thoughts, and he nodded in response.
Mrs. Chen had been waiting impatiently in her yard, and when she heard the servant girl came to report that the prince was coming, she rushed out of the house to greet him.
"My lord, you're finally back!" Chen said while curtseying, with a look of anxiety palpable in his words, "During this time..."
Seeing Chen's startled look, Han Lingfu felt even more annoyed. This kind of woman happened to be his county concubine. In the future, when he ascended the throne, he would be his queen... Can she afford Chen's? !
"Let's go in and talk about anything." Han Lingfu interrupted Mrs. Chen lightly, strode across the threshold, and sat down on the upper chair.
The maid serving in the room immediately served the tea with sharp eyesight and quick hands. Han Lingfu took a sip of the hot tea, and the warm tea made him feel that half of his fatigue had gone, and he felt a little better.
After putting down the teacup, Han Lingfu said: "What a big event, it's worth being so panic-stricken as a majestic princess of the county. You are a princess, and you must have the aura of not changing your face when Mount Tai collapses in front of you." His tone was reprimanded, There is also the imperceptible disgust of others.
Mrs. Chen was startled by his training, her face was a little stiff. She managed to gather herself together, and then said: "My lord, during this period of time, there have been some rumors about Concubine Bai side among the palaces in the capital..." Mrs. Chen was a little hard to say. It will definitely anger Han Lingfu, and which man can endure such humiliation!
"What rumor?" Han Lingfu asked casually, not paying attention.
Chen swallowed her saliva, and said with some difficulty: "The rumors all say that Concubine Bai...she...she steals people, and that the son's origin is unknown..." At this point, she stopped talking and observed carefully. Han Lingfu's complexion.
Mrs. Chen knew about the rumors of "Cheng Ren's friendship", but she deliberately changed the way of saying it. On the one hand, she wanted to avoid being angered by Han Lingfu, and on the other hand, she wanted to point the finger at Bai Muxiao .
Han Lingfu's complexion changed instantly, mixed with embarrassment and annoyance, no longer the indifferent and clear just now.
With a twinkle in his eyes, he yelled angrily at Mrs. Chen, "Who is spreading rumors and causing trouble there!" His fierce eyes were directed at Mrs. Chen, as if she was the culprit.
Mrs. Chen hurriedly said: "One of my cousins came to tell my concubine about this matter... It is said that it is almost spread among the rich and powerful families in the capital."
Naturally, this kind of scandal will only be spread to the ears of the parties after it has been widely spread.
Han Lingfu's face was pitch black, so gloomy that ink was about to drip out, he gritted his teeth and said, "Talk to me in detail."
Now that Han Lingfu asked this question, Mrs. Chen didn't dare to hide it anymore, and told the rumors of the "friend of Cheng Ren" in detail, describing it with a low eyebrow and a compliant look, but she was happy in her heart. bloomed.
If such a scandal happens, no matter it is true or not, even if the reputation of the Bai family is stained, the prince will definitely hate her, and in the future, that bitch of the Bai family will never want to dominate the manor again.
The more Han Lingfu heard it, the more ugly his face became, and he felt a mouthful of old blood in his throat. He didn't care about Chen's thoughts at all, his mind was already occupied by a certain idea—
Who made this public? !
This matter is too secretive, except for the person involved, it is impossible for anyone to know about it. Whether it is him, Bai Muxiao, or Kui Lang, it is absolutely impossible to disclose this matter.
For them, this is all harm and no benefit!
Someone must be calculating himself!
The question is, who could that be
He is the prince, and there are only a few people who dare to take him into action. Now, the eldest brother and the second brother have lost power one after another, and they are like useless people. The only ones who can deal with him are the queen and the fifth brother.
Han Lingfan's stupid and innocent appearance appeared in Han Lingfu's mind, and he was immediately sure.
It's the queen, and the person behind the scenes is most likely the queen!
But how did the Queen know? And when did you know about it
At the beginning of the year, the father was ill and ordered him to supervise the country, but the queen did not act; in the middle of the year, because of matters in the southern and western borders, the fifth emperor was almost cornered by himself, but the queen still did not act... In other words, the queen was He only learned about this after he left the capital.
And who told the Queen
…
Han Lingfu closed his eyes and didn't think about it any further. No matter how entangled in this, there will be no conclusion.
He clenched his fists in his sleeves, regretting endlessly.
My decision to go to Xijiang this time was really a mistake. It can be said that I lost my wife and lost my army.
Not only did he miss out on the great opportunity in the capital, but he also let the fifth prince take advantage of it for nothing, and he also gave the queen the opportunity to tarnish her reputation behind her back.
Thinking of this, Han Lingfu gritted his teeth with hatred, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.
Sitting at the bottom, Mrs. Chen has been observing the changes in Han Lingfu's expression. Seeing his murderous look, she secretly rejoiced, thinking that she had a good time, and sighed softly: "My lord, if this continues, the concubine is afraid that the rumors will get worse and worse." The more outrageous the rumors, the more you will tarnish the name of the lord, you are Bai Yu, and you will be..." The person who ascended the treasure.
She deliberately paused, and asked for instructions: "My lord, what do you think should be done in this matter?"
Han Lingfu suddenly came back to his senses, looked at Mrs. Chen with deep eyes, his expression was gloomy, and asked indifferently: "You... what should we do?"
Chen suppressed the joy in her heart, and immediately said: "I think that for the current plan, we can only calm down the matter by cutting the mess quickly, except for the 'root' of the rumors... Your lord, why don't you let Concubine Bai side die suddenly?" ?”
Chen thought she was talking about China and Han Lingfu's thoughts, but she could no longer hide the spark of expectation in her eyes.
Unexpectedly, what was waiting was a teacup that was thrown at her head-on.
"Snapped!"
The teacup hit Chen Shi's skirt and shattered, and the hot tea splashed the corners of her skirt and shoes and socks, causing her to let out a low cry of surprise, and instinctively shrank her feet, in a panic.
"Stupid woman!" Han Lingfu's face became even uglier, and he couldn't suppress the anger in his heart, and scolded, "Do you have any brains, and you want to confirm the rumors if you let Mrs. Bai die suddenly at this time!"
Today's Han Lingfu doesn't care about Bai Muxiao's life and death, and even wishes Bai Muxiao to die, but not now.
Right now, Bai Muxiao couldn't die. If she died at this time, the situation would only get worse. Others would believe that the rumors were true, so he became so angry that he killed her.
Only when Bai Muxiao is alive can he refute the rumors "rightly and confidently" as slander, frame-up, and ulterior motives...
Thinking about it, Han Lingfu looked at Chen Shi even colder.
However, Mrs. Chen is such a brainless person that he never thought about these things at all. He only thinks about how to be jealous every day. He really has long hair and short knowledge, why did he marry such a stupid woman!
After the initial panic, the pale Chen became very cold.
She is wholeheartedly for Han Lingfu, and for the reputation of the palace, but how does Han Lingfu treat her? !
Han Lingfu still only has Bai Shi in his heart!
Even if such a scandal happened, he still couldn't bear Bai's...
Obviously, he only needs to declare to the outside world that Bai's death will make it clear, and the matter can be settled once and for all, but he refuses to agree, and even humiliates himself so much!
Ever since she passed the door, she had devoted herself to him, but he didn't care about her at all!
He was simply fascinated by that bitch Bai!
The more Mrs. Chen thought about it, the more wronged she became, and a cluster of fires ignited in her heart, and she said strangely: "I am stupid, how can there be a concubine Bai who has a 'seven artful and exquisite heart'!"
If it was the past, Han Lingfu would probably have taken it for granted, but the "Qiqiaolinglongxin" nowadays is extremely ironic. Bai Muxiao's heart is too big, too wild, that's why she dared to lay the five peace ointment on herself, to have an affair with Kui Lang, and to imagine that her adulterous son will ascend to the supreme position of Dayu in the future...
This woman really "dare"!
Han Lingfu got up angrily, and his heart became even more annoyed. Even he himself didn't know whether he was angry with Chen Shi about which pot he should not carry, or whether he was angry with Bai Muxiao. He snorted coldly and left with a flick of his sleeves.
After leaving Chen's courtyard, Han Lingfu originally planned to go to Xinghui courtyard to find Bai Muxiao to vent his anger, but he turned back halfway. Even if he went to see Bai Muxiao, it was just a quick talk and it didn't help.
So he changed his way to the outer study, and Xiao Lizi followed Han Lingfu silently, watching his thin back, worried, helpless, distressed, all emotions finally turned into a heavy sigh in his heart, followed Wang Lingfu The cold autumn wind is gone...
Han Lingfu was locked in the outer study alone for a long time, and finally gradually calmed down, and ordered: "Xiao Lizi, let someone go and find out how far the current 'rumor' has spread, and where did it come from..."
When the word "rumor" was mentioned, the corners of Han Lingfu's eyes twitched involuntarily, and a layer of haze appeared in his eyes.
"Yes, my lord." Xiao Lizi hurriedly stepped back to work.
On the same day, before the sky completely darkened, Xiao Lizi got the result, saying that this matter had already spread among the high-ranking families in the capital, but because it was about the prince and grandson, no one dared to reveal it publicly. According to the above, so it has not been spread to the people for the time being, the source of the news is from the palace...
After he finished his report, the whole outer study was shrouded in dead silence, the atmosphere was heavy and suffocating, even the outside yard was completely silent.
Han Lingfu didn't speak, and stared blankly through the window at the gloomy night sky outside, which was in the direction of the palace.
Sure enough, his conjecture was not wrong, the queen must be behind the scenes to plan and promote...
On the one hand, Han Lingfu was furious, but on the other hand, there was a tinge of rejoicing.
Now, the situation has not developed to the worst point. Fortunately, it is not too late for me to come back. Although the situation is not good, it has not reached the point where it cannot be reversed!
Thinking about it, he squinted his eyes looking at the night sky, and the previously dim eyes were full of splendor, which contained ambition, determination, and viciousness like a poisonous snake...
To be kind to others is to be cruel to yourself.
In the night sky of Wangdu, tens of thousands of stars twinkled, blinking, like candles flickering in the wind, as if they would suddenly go out in the next second...
In late autumn, the king's capital became darker and colder as the night went on, and the night passed quickly.
Early the next morning, Han Lingfu handed over the papers to the palace again, but he still fell into the mud.
He did not give up and handed over the papers for several days, saying that there was an urgent military report in Xijiang, and finally on October 21, he was summoned by the emperor.
Since the emperor woke up, his mental recovery has been extremely slow. Whether it is physical strength or energy, it is far behind ordinary people, but he can finally stay in bed.
The emperor summoned Han Lingfu in Dongnuan Pavilion. It was late autumn, but a pot of silver charcoal had already been lit in Dongnuan Pavilion, which was as warm as spring.
The emperor, who had lost a lot of weight and looked haggard, was sitting on the Arhat bed, drinking herbal tea slowly. When he saw Han Lingfu coming in, his face turned livid.
While Han Lingfu strode forward, he quickly glanced at the emperor's face, then lowered his eyebrows and pleasingly raised his robe, knelt down and kowtowed: "I see my father! My father's dragon body is ill, and my son is not here." It is really unfilial to be filial to the father and emperor."
The emperor didn't move, and didn't let him get up, and said directly: "Tell me, what's the military situation in Xijiang?"
At this moment, Han Lingfu was sure in his heart that the emperor must also know about the rumors of the "friend of Cheng Ren", and also, how could the empress let go of this great opportunity to frame him!
Han Lingfu immediately calmed down, bowed his head and said: "Father, my son has failed the emperor and failed to settle the peace negotiation with Xiye... Now Xiye is furious and is about to attack Dayu with all his strength. Dayu is in danger That's it." He said, humbly kneeling on the ground.
"What?!" The emperor suddenly turned pale and blurted out in disbelief. how could be? !
The corner of Han Lingfu's mouth curled into a cold arc, and when he raised his face, he had returned to normal, with a look of worry for the country and the people, and then, he described in detail what happened after he and Han Huaijun arrived in Xijiang I told you, exaggerated a little bit at the appropriate place, and finally said with righteous indignation: "Father, you have a lot of trust in Han Huai Jun and have high hopes for him, but Han Huai Jun and the Zhennan Palace are really disloyal and unfilial. Unrighteousness, playing with Dayu Jiangshan!"
His every word and every sentence is powerful and impassioned.
The more the emperor heard it, the more ugly his face became. Xiao Wu told himself that everything was going well in the western border, how could the situation have come to this point!
The emperor's chest rose and fell violently, and his complexion turned blue and white. Eunuch Liu beside him was very worried, so he quickly smoothed the emperor's chest and comforted him: "Your Majesty, the imperial physician said that you must never get angry again..."
Now the person who least wants the emperor to have an accident is probably Han Lingfu. He took a few steps on his knees and hurriedly said: "Father, Dayu Jiangshan needs you to defend, you have to take care of the dragon body." And he still needs the emperor to live, Only then can the next plan be carried out, and only then can we wait until the day when the emperor entrusts the throne to him...
After the emperor drank half a cup of calming tea under the service of Eunuch Liu, he gradually recovered, but the fatigue between his brows could not be concealed.
Kneeling below, Han Lingfu deeply felt that his once wise and mighty father is really not as good as before...
The emperor looked at Han Lingfu again, and said calmly, "Little San, get up." There was neither joy nor anger in his voice.
Han Lingfu felt relieved, the emperor called him by his baby name so affectionately, which means that the most difficult hurdle of today's matter has passed.
"Thank you, Father." Han Lingfu stood up, bowing his head respectfully.
The emperor looked at Han Lingfu, and asked in a deep voice: "Little San, why didn't you send me a secret document to report this matter when you were in Xijiang?" The emperor's face was as deep as water, and his eyes were as deep as the sea.
Han Lingfu looked into the emperor's deep eyes without hesitation, and replied: "Father, my son has already sent secret letters to the king's capital several times in a row..." He frowned as he spoke, hesitant to speak.
The emperor was about to blurt out and ask where those secret books are now, but he immediately thought of something, and his expression changed slightly.
Han Lingfu went on to say: "If the father didn't receive the secret report from his son, he might have been stopped by Lord Han Huai, or..." Han Lingfu seemed to realize that he had said something wrong, and suddenly fell silent.
Inside the East Nuan Pavilion, there was a moment of silence, and the emperor asked slowly: "Little San, when did you send out the secret document?"
"September 15th, Erchen sent out the first secret letter, and then sent out three more in a row." Han Lingfu replied with downcast eyes.
The secret book on September 15th was delivered in a hurry. Even if it didn't come by the end of September, it should have arrived by the beginning of October. The emperor thought wistfully, then, who got the secret book sent to the capital
The answer naturally appeared in the emperor's heart, and now the fifth prince, Han Lingfan, is in charge of the country...
The emperor couldn't help remembering that after he woke up, he had asked the fifth prince about Xijiang...
At that time, how did Xiao Wu answer
He said: "Father, don't worry, Brother Sanhuang and Cousin Jun are here in Xijiang, everything is fine."
This is "all is well"? !
Also, for Xiao Wu, this is what he expected! For a long time, Xiao Wu has always been a main fighter. Now that he is sick and unable to manage the government, Xiao Wu has the opportunity to secretly collude with Lord Han Huai. He is planning to disobey himself and monopolize the power!
Thinking about it, the emperor's complexion became more and more dignified and gloomy.
Han Lingfu was watching his face carefully, secretly delighted, and then said: "Father, my son can't do anything alone in Xijiang, and I heard that my father is seriously ill, so I hurried back to the capital. But now on the front line of Xijiang, As the commander of the first army, Mr. Han Huai tried his best to lead the battle, which has already annoyed the people of Xiye... My son is now afraid that the king of Xiye will send reinforcements, and the cavalry of Xiye will flatten our Dayu Mountains and rivers in a few days!" Han Lingfu said more and more Excited.
The emperor's lips were pursed into a straight line, and he said coldly: "Come here, go and ask the fifth prince to come and see me!"
A servant immediately led away, and after a while, the fifth prince, Han Lingfan, arrived.
Seeing that Han Lingfu was also here, Han Lingfan slowed down and his eyes flashed.
The emperor originally wanted to question him about concealing the military report, but he changed his mind when the words came to his lips, and after Han Lingfan saluted, he asked, "Xiao Wu, how is the situation in Western Xinjiang now?"
Han Lingfan sighed inwardly, bowed respectfully and replied: "Return to father, I haven't received a copy from Xijiang for a long time."
There was a burst of blue veins floating on the emperor's forehead, and he almost felt anxious. The emperor clenched his fists, and after taking a few deep breaths, he managed to calm down a bit, and raised his voice angrily, "Xiao Wu, you have disappointed me so much! You...you dare to deceive the emperor!"
The emperor stared at him without blinking, and said again: "Tell me, did you receive Xijiang's report a long time ago, but deliberately helped Han Huai Jun to deceive me, allowing Han Huai Jun to fight Xiye without authorization?" The emperor said. I couldn't help getting excited again, pointing at Han Lingfan's nose and saying, "You...you are Dayu's sinner!"
"..." Han Lingfan knelt on the ground with a "plop". Although he didn't intercept Zhezi at the beginning, he committed the crime of deceiving the emperor in order to appease his father... According to what his father said, cousin Jun must be in Xijiang. After winning the battle, I am happy, Cousin Jun is really a child of his Han family, he is not afraid of barbarians, and he will show Dayu's national prestige!
Thinking about it, Han Lingfan's eyes burst into a gleam of splendor.
Looking at Han Lingfan who was kneeling on the ground, the emperor was extremely disappointed, it turned out to be true! Thanks to him trusting Xiao Wu so much before, he wanted to entrust Dayu Jiangshan to him!
Han Lingfu naturally saw all this scene in his eyes, and disdain in his heart: Sure enough! His Fifth Emperor brother is extremely pedantic! However, it is precisely because of this that I can do something!
"Father," Han Lingfu said with concern, "Don't be mad at the dragon's body! Brother Wu Huang is young, so he is not sensible..."
The tense and worried voice of Han Lingfu echoed in Dongnuange, and it was another way for people to pass on the imperial doctor, and it was also for people to have some soothing incense...
And Han Lingfan kept kneeling on the ground, and the emperor didn't let him get up.
After more than half an hour, the palace servants suddenly came to report that Yong Yang had come.
The emperor guessed that Yong Yang was here to intercede for Han Lingfan, and wanted to dismiss her, but then he had another thought and announced Yong Yang.
As the emperor expected, Yong Yang came here after hearing that Han Lingfan had been punished, but the emperor didn't give her a chance, and directly told Yong Yang about the military situation in Xijiang in the past few months and Han Lingfan's various "crimes".
"Your Majesty," Yong Yang said with some certainty about Han Lingfan's temperament, "I believe that Xiao Wu will not deliberately deceive the Emperor, and besides..." She paused, then glanced at Han Lingfu again, determined Authentically, "I, Dayu, is a great country, why should I kneel down to Xiye, who invaded our border, Huai Jun is a man of iron, he really deserves to be the man of my Han family!"
The emperor's heart sank completely, Mr. Han Huai was like this, Xiao Wu was like this, and so was Auntie... none of them took themselves seriously as the emperor!
Why is Mr. Han Huai "clank and iron", that is to say, he is a soft bone? !
The emperor's face changed several times, but finally he calmed down, rubbed the center of his eyebrows tiredly, and then. He raised his hand and said: "Xiao Wu, get up... Aunt, Xiao San, you all step back, I'm tired..."
Everyone could see the emperor's exhaustion, and the others didn't say anything more. After saluting, they all retreated.
In the huge East Nuan Pavilion, only the emperor and Eunuch Liu were left.
The emperor has been silent, the room is silent...
After an unknown amount of time, the emperor suddenly let out a faint sigh, which seemed particularly heavy in the empty East Nuan Pavilion.
The emperor murmured: "I have been ill for too long, if I continue to be ill, Dayu may be overwhelmed..."
The emperor's voice was extremely soft, but it floated into Eunuch Liu's ears word for word, and he felt his heart skip a beat.
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Still ten thousand changes today. Well, the owed plus changes have been paid off, right