Is your Majesty satisfied
After hearing this, everyone present, except Shen Xihe, lowered their heads.
The empress dowager's accusation was too obvious. Coupled with Xiao Juesong's previous words and the two secret guards given up by Yu Sangzi and the Princess of Liyang, they were undoubtedly revealing a fact that was about to be revealed.
They had never thought of this before, but now think about it, Your Majesty planned to murder King Qian and put the blame on Prince Jiachen on the day when Prince Jiachen submitted the letter of surrender, which really killed several birds with one stone.
When Prince Qian was suddenly assassinated, they did not dare to think like this. Firstly, Prince Qian and His Majesty had always had a deep brotherly relationship, and secondly, the Queen Mother was a witness.
Now that I think about it, can the love between brothers be worth the throne? If the Queen Mother did not support His Majesty in such a situation, what would be the end
"Mother, it's my fault that I failed to protect Qilang." His Majesty said in a low voice with guilt.
"Just cripple him and let him live out the few remaining days he has left in peace." The Queen Mother closed her eyes in grief. She seemed to have used up all her strength, leaning on the female official, and there seemed to be a hint of pleading in her tone.
What is the reason for deposing the crown prince at this time
Weak body? That’s why such a change happened. No matter how high-sounding the reason is, the prince is not his own flesh and blood. He could no longer hide the fact that he killed his brother to seize the throne.
How would the officials view him? And how would the people present today spread the news
Xiao Juesong even escaped. Was he waiting for this result so that he could take the opportunity to spread rumors and seize the throne
There are too many factors to consider, and the crown prince cannot be deposed.
"Mother, Qilang will be fine. As long as he is alive, I will be the crown prince. He is my only legitimate son." Emperor Youning made the promise in front of everyone.
The Queen Mother opened her eyes and looked at him coldly for a long time before she sneered and went into the house.
Shen Xihe had entered the room a long time ago. She was sitting beside the bed, looking at Xiao Huayong, whose face was as pale as paper. She just looked at him quietly, and no one knew what she was thinking.
When the Empress Dowager and Emperor Youning entered, she stood up and behaved politely. She looked respectful, but there was a sense of perfunctoriness and dissatisfaction in her. Everyone could feel it, but no one could blame her.
They looked at each other in silence in the bedroom. Emperor Youning was busy with many affairs and also had to deal with Xiao Juesong's matter, so he left first. The empress dowager wanted to stay, but she was too old to bear it. After several persuasions from the palace maids, she finally left.
The moon was rising in the west, but Shen Xihe did not leave. She stayed in the bedroom until everyone left. Then she asked, "Is he really poisoned again?"
"Yes." Zhenzhu and Sui Axi lowered their heads at the same time.
Shen Xihe did not speak again. She stayed with Xiao Huayong. Xiao Huayong woke up in the dead of night and saw Shen Xihe sleeping on the edge of the bed. He was stunned for a moment and closed his eyes tightly. When he opened them again, she was still lying quietly in the dim and fragmented light. He sat up quickly and tried to hug her carefully, but he woke her up.
He met her sleepy gaze, and before she could react, he pulled her into a hug, holding her tightly.
Holding Shen Xihe, Xiao Huayong looked at one place with a dazed look, and didn't even feel Shen Xihe's struggle at first.