The next day, Emperor Youning, who had been ill for a long time and had not attended court, forced himself to go to court.
Civil and military officials had different thoughts and made various speculations about yesterday's assassin.
His Majesty's reaction, and his subsequent order to properly dispose of the assassin's body, raised countless question marks in their minds.
Emperor Youning, who was sitting on the dragon throne, looked a little haggard, but his eyes still contained majesty. After scanning the area, he slowly said, "The assassin yesterday was the son of my brother."
Xiao Changqing closed his eyes gently and let out a long, almost imperceptible sigh.
Although His Majesty's various performances yesterday were enough to support his belief in Shen Xihe's guess, this moment was the final conclusion.
His Majesty's words made Xiao Changqing feel relieved, but it caused a storm among the civil and military officials.
"This... Didn't Princess Qian give birth to a princess back then?"
"Yes, yes. The princess died that night due to her frail health."
"What's going on with this prince?"
The ministers could not help but whisper to each other regardless of the occasion. The words of His Majesty were like thunderbolt out of a blue sky, which made their brains a mess.
It was Emperor Youning's light cough that silenced all the ministers.
"Back then..." Emperor Youning took a deep breath, "My sister-in-law and the empress gave birth to sons, both boys. It was because I failed to take good care of him that my brother's son was kidnapped by the traitor Xiao Juesong. This matter was of great importance, so I had to announce to the public that my sister-in-law had given birth to a daughter."
Xiao Changqing lowered his head, the corners of his lips slightly raised, revealing a smile that seemed half sarcastic and half mocking.
However, the ministers easily accepted your Majesty's statement.
The situation at that time was indeed too complicated. King Qian's troops were at the gates of the city, and most of his followers were his confidants. If they knew that King Qian's only bloodline had been abducted, they would definitely do their best to track him down, and would not even easily approve of Your Majesty's ascension to the throne.
Half of it may be that he really only recognizes Prince Qian, and the other half is motivated by selfish motives. How is the young master not easier to control than the steady and cautious Majesty
As for dealing with eunuchs, they do not have such a long-term vision. They only care about their own immediate interests.
"Your Majesty, since he is the son of Prince Qian, how will Your Majesty deal with him?" The Minister of Zongzheng Temple stepped out and asked.
They were no longer qualified to advise on this matter, as it was too complicated. Although he was an assassin, he was lost in childhood and was taught by Xiao Juesong to hate His Majesty. Moreover, he had the opportunity to seriously injure or even kill His Majesty yesterday, but he still stopped. How should this be judged
"He's gone. After all, I owe him. I order the Ministry of Rites and the Zongzheng Temple to bury him, just like the funeral of a prince." Emperor Youning's voice was not loud, but his tone was unquestionable.
The officials looked at each other and bowed: "Your Majesty is wise."
Every step was within Shen Xihe's expectations.
Then, Your Majesty will indeed not be able to harm the child in Shen Xihe's womb, but Your Majesty will also not allow Shen Xihe's child to become the heir to the throne. Shen Yueshan is in a high position and has great power, and the ascension of a young ruler to the throne has always been the root cause of the power of foreign relatives.
"Brother, how did she determine that Princess Qian gave birth to a son?" Xiao Changying followed Xiao Changqing back to Prince Xin's Mansion and couldn't help himself.
Xiao Changqing conspired with Shen Xihe and did not bring Xiao Changying with him, but Xiao Changying was used to sticking with his brother. Xiao Changqing did not remarry and there were no women in his family, so he did not have to avoid suspicion. After his wedding, he did not want to go back.