Lu Huaining looked at the three sticks of incense handed by the boy in Tsing Yi, his eyes almost popped out, he just felt that the three sticks of incense were as heavy as three mountains, he didn't dare to take them
Lu Huaining's heart suddenly rose, his body stiffened, he looked at the emperor's face carefully, and sighed in his heart: This Prince Xiao really dared to do it! In other words, An Yihou
Lu Huaining's gaze swept over Guan Yubai who was dressed in white calmly, and he couldn't help but speculate on the intentions of the two. What the hell are they trying to do? !
The emperor looked at Xiao Yi for a while, and Guan Yubai for a while, the veins on his forehead were beating slightly..
How unreasonable! What a deception!
He wanted to see what would Xiao Yi dare to do if he didn't answer? !
The emperor gritted his teeth, and some words had come to his lips, but he heard Han Lingfu's deliberately lowered voice from beside him: "Father emperor"
The emperor looked at Han Lingfu subconsciously. When the father and son looked straight at each other, the emperor shivered and woke up suddenly.
At this time, the overall situation is the most important thing, and I can't be impulsive!
Don't give Xiao Yi any excuse to stir up trouble!
In ancient times, Goujian tasted his courage, Han Xin endured the humiliation of his crotch, and let's see the future!
The emperor's gaze moved to Lu Huaining again, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Lu Huaining"
For the emperor, just these three words are already extremely humiliating, almost exhausting all the strength in his body.
The emperor didn't need to say any more, Lu Huaining already understood what the emperor meant.
Lu Huaining hastily took the three sticks of incense from the young man in green, and then walked quickly to the emperor's driver, and presented them boldly.
The emperor's right hand was slowly raised, with great effort and slowness, his hand and his wrist were even trembling slightly, which showed the humiliation in the emperor's heart.
Han Lingfu was by the emperor's side, naturally seeing the embarrassment and anger of the emperor, and looked away calmly.
Han Lingfan on the other side also noticed, his eyes became darker and more complex, full of shame, feeling, and respect
On the one hand, Han Lingfan felt sad because his father and brother, the emperor and county king, were so humble in southern Xinjiang, but on the other hand, he felt that Guan Ruyan was worthy of his father's three sticks of incense. Be worthy of the three incense sticks of the world!
The official family galloped the battlefield for Dayu, and did not die under the sword of the enemy, but died under the intrigue of Dayu people, and died under the recklessness of the father.
The son never speaks of his father's faults, what's more, he and his father are not only father and son, but also monarchs and ministers!
Han Lingfan has already deeply realized this point in the past half a year or so
Han Lingfan took a deep breath, calmed down again, watched his father take the three sticks of incense without blinking, watched his father hold up the three sticks of incense in humiliation, looked at Xiao Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai got on their horses, watching Guan Yubai suddenly look back before leaving—
At that glance, through the years of nearly ten years, the vicissitudes of life, the glitz and glamour, seemed to never be reflected in the eyes of the young man.
For a moment, Han Lingfan vaguely recalled when he was a child, when Guan Yubai returned to the king's capital to report to the emperor with Guan Ruyan. At that time, Guan Yubai had an outstanding demeanor and radiant heroism, and he was completely different from the thin and sickly young man now. people
A breeze blew, and the wind and sand made Han Lingfan's eyes blurred.
Looking at it again, Guan Yubai seems to have not changed, his eyes are still as firm as a rock!
"Your Majesty," the official language Bai Qingyue's voice came from the wind, "My official family is worthy of heaven and earth, and Dayu!"
Before the last word was written, Guan Yubai had already galloped away without hesitation, galloping side by side with Xiao Yi, and the three thousand Southern Border Army escorted the mottled coffins to the south
The emperor seemed to be stunned, holding up the three sticks of incense blankly, and didn't recover for a while.
Three sticks of incense respectfully send off the heroic spirit of the deceased.
Three sticks of incense cut off the former friendship between the monarch and his ministers.
The incense ash slowly bends, falls, and then drifts away with the wind, dissipating in the wind
The emperor stared at the Southern Border Army in a daze, until he was burned by a piece of incense ash that fell on the back of his hand, and he suddenly woke up. He almost couldn't wait to hand over the three sticks of incense in his hand to the little servant beside him. His mind fluttered, as if all his strength had been taken away, his body was weak and weak.
The words that Guan Yubai dropped before leaving flashed by the emperor's ears again, and the emperor's heart trembled slightly.
Officials, Dayu's official army
The source of everything is the official family.
If Guan Ruyan hadn't died back then, if the official army hadn't been wiped out, how could Xiye dare to invade Xijiang? ! Then the Zhennan Palace would have no chance of winning Xiye, and now he would not be reduced to bowing down to the Zhennan Palace!
That trace of regret just popped up, and was immediately snuffed out by the emperor.
He was right!
He didn't kill Guan Ruyan, he just ordered Guan Ruyan and his son to be tried in the capital, and he didn't know that Guan Ruyan would be killed on the way
Moreover, if the official family is still there, is it really beneficial to Dayu
If the hearts of the people are not enough, the officials will definitely be the same as the Zhennan Palace in the end, not paying attention to the court!
Without Dayu, how could they have these so-called famous generals!
The emperor clenched his fists tightly, and said to himself in his heart, he did nothing wrong, it was these rebellious officials who were wrong, the emperor was ordered by heaven, and they didn't know how to appreciate the kindness of the king, so they dared to be disobedient!
But now, for the sake of Dayu Jiangshan, he can only bear with it for a while, and wait for the opportunity. Sooner or later, these rebellious officials and rebellious sons will be punished as they deserve!
"Father Emperor" Han Lingfu looked at the emperor's uncertain face, and said cautiously.
Today's Han Lingfu is most afraid that the emperor will be ill again. He once quietly asked the imperial doctor of the imperial hospital, knowing that the emperor's dragon body cannot withstand another stroke, but the emperor cannot die at this time, the emperor must live well, he to find opportunities for myself
A sinister light flashed in Han Lingfu's seemingly caring eyes.
However, the emperor only saw what he wanted to see, and he looked relieved. As soon as he gave an order, the five thousand Imperial Forest Army embarked on the return journey back to the capital.
Amidst the hoarse cicadas chirping, the summer in the capital gradually came to an end.
On the third day of September, after repeated requests from the Minister of Rites and Qin Tianjian, the emperor finally decided to hold the crown prince canonization ceremony on September 20th.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs began to rush to make the prince's auspicious clothes, and the Ministry of Rites also began to prepare the prince's gold seal and gold book. These news made the queen's half-hanging heart come true little by little.
The turmoil in the court also gradually calmed down as the crown prince canonization ceremony approached. Everyone in the court and the public knew that this time the crown prince would be King Jingjun, and there would be no more mistakes.
Everything seemed to be settled, and only Eunuch Liu, who was serving the emperor closely, knew that the emperor's situation was not good. He thought that after Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai left, the emperor could let go of the boulder in his heart, but the emperor seemed to be haunted by a nightmare. It seems to be entangled, and it needs to use soothing tea to fall asleep every day, and the dragon body becomes weaker day by day
The time soon came to the day before the auspicious day, that is, September 19th. The emperor personally took the queen, Han Lingfan, Han Lingfu and other royal relatives to the Taimiao to offer sacrifices to the heaven and earth, the Taimiao, and the country for the appointment of the crown prince.
On September 20th, the crown prince canonization ceremony finally began!
At dawn in the morning, the Imperial Forest Army lined up outside the Meridian Gate in awe-inspiring manner, and all civil and military officials, noble clans gathered here according to their ranks
When the auspicious time came, amidst the sound of drums and music, Han Lingfan, dressed in the crown prince's uniform, followed the guide all the way from the East Palace to the Golden Luan Hall.
At this time, the Golden Luan Hall was solemn and solemn.
All the officials stood quietly on both sides, the emperor in bright yellow dragon robes was already sitting on a high dragon chair, the queen was sitting on a phoenix chair and watched her emperor's son approaching step by step, her eyes were moist.
Amid the chanting order of the praise officer, Han Lingfan knelt in the hall, and Cheng Dongyang, the first assistant, read out the imperial edict and chanted the order of Emperor Dayu. Thank you, and be worshiped by all officials.
On the Golden Luan Hall, everything was thriving, only the emperor and Han Lingfu and his son's face sank like water, there was a trace of resentment in them, but they were helpless.
Not to mention the trivial ceremonies later, at this point, Han Lingfan is Dayu's legitimate crown prince!
On September 21st, the morning court reopened, and civil and military officials congratulated the emperor on the establishment of the crown prince in the Jinluan Hall, and the emperor issued an edict according to the system and amnesty the world.
After Xiye's attack, the whole Dayu boiled again. The last time it was panic, but this time it was joy and exultation.
In this joyful atmosphere, the emperor fell ill!
In the early morning of September 22, the ministers who were waiting in the duty room were informed that the emperor had fallen ill and the early court was cancelled, and they left the duty room in twos and threes.
Several ministers who were friendly with each other walked and whispered to each other.
"My lord, do you think the emperor got mad this time?" An official of medium stature carefully lowered his voice to an old man beside him. During this period of time, the emperor's rapid weight loss has long been noticed by some interested courtiers.
The old man called "Lord Li" snorted coldly and curled his lips, and also lowered his voice: "It is not the emperor's wish to establish a crown prince, can the emperor be happy?!"
"That's right." Another middle-aged official with a short beard sighed, "Now the Zhennan Prince's Mansion is very powerful, not only has great achievements, but also is aggressive. Even the emperor can only follow his will."
The three ministers looked at each other and gave a wry smile, then Mr. Li stroked his goatee and said with emotion: "Yesterday, I went to ask to see the emperor, and I saw that the king of Gongjun was always on the sidelines. The filial piety can be seen, and the emperor and the king of Gongjun are very happy It's a pity for my kindness."
"If this is King Gong"
The three ministers walked away while talking, and the sighs of regret drifted away with the wind
At first, it was only between the government and the opposition, but gradually, even the folks spread that the prince was not ordered by the emperor, but the Zhennan Palace, and there were even storytellers who vividly compiled a story about the incompatibility between the Daxing Dynasty and the Pingnan Palace with the background of five hundred years ago. The untold stories spread widely within a few days
The emperor has been ill for seven or eight days, and has been in the palace, ignorant of these rumors outside.
These days, Han Lingfu stayed in the palace day and night, personally attending to the emperor's illness, which made the emperor feel very appropriate.
Following the familiar scent of medicine, the emperor, who was leaning against a large welcoming pillow, looked up reflexively, and saw Han Lingfu walking cautiously with a steaming soup in his hands.
These days, Xiaosan also suffers.
Looking at Han Lingfu who had lost a lot of weight, the emperor was both moved and distressed, and said, "Little San, I'm much better. You should also pay attention to your body and go back to the mansion to have a good rest."
Han Lingfu sat down on the couch next to the couch, looked at the emperor flattered, and said, "Thank you, father, for your concern. My son is still young and has strong bones."
As he spoke, he took a spoonful from the medicine bowl in his hand, took a sip, brought it to the emperor, and said with a smile, "Father, the temperature of the soup is just right, drink it while it's hot."
The emperor's meals, decoctions and medicines were all tasted by the servants around him and confirmed that there was no problem before they could be given to the emperor. After the emperor fell ill this time, Han Lingfu was always by his side to take care of him. Even the emperor's meals, soups, etc. were tested by Han Lingfu himself for the emperor. Because of this, the emperor felt a lot closer to his son. I often secretly sigh in my heart, feel wronged by Xiaosan
The emperor took the large celadon bowl and felt that the temperature through the bowl was just right, so he raised his head and drank the soup in one gulp.
Han Lingfu stared at every movement of the emperor without blinking, even every swallow, and the corner of his mouth drew a strange arc at an angle that the emperor couldn't see
After the emperor finished drinking the medicine, Han Lingfu graciously got up and took the medicine bowl. Who knew that a small blue porcelain jar slipped out of his cuff the next moment.
Oops! Han Lingfu's complexion changed slightly, and he wanted to pick it up with his backhand, but he was still holding the big celadon bowl in his hand, but he stopped for a moment. The small porcelain jar, which was not as big as a baby's fist, had already fallen on the emperor's thin quilt rapidly. Make a little noise.
Against the bright yellow quilt, the small blue porcelain jar stands out so abruptly.
The eyes of both father and son fell on the small blue porcelain pot, the emperor's heart skipped a beat, Han Lingfu's pupils shrank suddenly, he put the big celadon bowl aside with his left hand, and grabbed the small porcelain pot with his right hand as fast as possible
"What is this?" The emperor shot like lightning, grabbed Han Lingfu's right wrist with his skinny right hand, and narrowed his sharp eyes.
At this moment, the emperor, who had just recovered from a serious illness, was unexpectedly strong, holding Han Lingfu's wrist tightly like a vulture's claws, as if catching prey.
The emperor is the emperor after all, no matter how much he loves his son, he will always have a little bit of suspicion and a little bit of wariness in a certain corner of his heart.
There is no father and son in the heavenly family. This is an eternal truth.
"It's nothing." Han Lingfu's heart was beating wildly like a deer bumping wildly. Something was wrong with him secretly, and his thoughts were flying around, trying to fool him. "Recently, my son has a mouth sore, so I asked the imperial hospital to prepare some ointment."
But once the emperor becomes suspicious, how can he cover it up with a sentence or two!
"Oh?" The emperor raised his eyebrows, and the benevolent smile had long since disappeared from the corners of his mouth, "Is it good to use ointment? I have been drinking a lot of medicine these days, and I happen to be a little angry."
At this moment, he is no longer the father, but the king, the lonely king.
Han Lingfu's heart was terrified and his heart was beating like thunder. He was careless. Just now when he was prescribing the medicine, a servant came in, so he casually hid the small porcelain pot in his sleeve, unexpectedly, he didn't hide it well!
This small porcelain pot must not be shown to Father Huang, as long as Father takes a look, he will recognize the ointment in it as Wuhe Ointment, then he is finished! The father will know that he has been addicted to taking Wuhe ointment for many years, and the father will know that he has put Wuhe ointment in the decoction during this period
Even if Wuhe Gao is not fatal at all, he will be charged with attempting to kill his father!
How could the royal father allow someone to use drugs to control him? !
Once the royal father sees the contents of this small porcelain jar, he will die without a place to bury him!
"Father," Han Lingfu said with a stiff smile, "the medicine inside has been used up. If you don't believe me, I will open it for you."
Han Lingfu looked at the emperor with a "sincere" face, but he didn't know that in the eyes of the emperor, he had already been full of flaws.
The emperor's pupils were burning with raging anger. He was still holding a glimmer of hope in his heart, hoping that he was thinking too much, but seeing Han Lingfu's unusual appearance, the emperor was completely convinced.
His good son actually poisoned his soup!
His good son actually wanted to poison him to death!
Just because he passed on the crown prince to Xiao Wu, so Xiao San holds a grudge? !
This is really his good son!
The emperor stared straight at Han Lingfu with a pair of cloudy eyes, his body trembling slightly.
Thanks to him trusting him so much!
In the end, one, two, and three of them were so rebellious!
Familiar faces flashed across the emperor's mind, King Yan, Marquis Yongding, Han Lingguan, Xiao Yi, Guan Yubai and Han Lingfu, they all wanted him dead!
The emperor's mood fluctuated violently, his eyes were red and his face was ferocious.
They wanted him to die, but he didn't die!
He wants to live and watch how they die!
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Emperor: I still have to live to collect monthly tickets!