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Chapter 451 Are adopted sons inferior to biological sons?
Princess Yongjia never expected that Li Yunzhou would kneel in front of her at the critical moment.
Li Yunzhou knelt seriously, and every gesture he made seemed like he was performing some pious ceremony.
Shen Zhixiu even thought that the maids who taught etiquette in the palace should be at this level, right?
Li Yunzhou kowtowed heavily to Princess Yongjia. He also heard footsteps approaching from afar and the sound of people kneeling down to pay their respects.
Before everyone could shout "Long live the emperor", Li Yunzhou had already spoken.
"Please get up quickly, mother. Your son cannot bear this."
"My third brother almost killed me, and caused more than a dozen Northern Frontier soldiers to die in the Spring Valley. I felt resentful and felt sorry for myself, but he was my own brother. I didn't die at the hands of the Tartars, nor at the hands of the Liao people, but I almost died at the hands of my own brother."
"I feel sorry for the generals in the Northern Frontier. They left their homes and careers to fight on the battlefield just to protect the territory of the Great Zhou and the safety of the people."
"If they really died on the battlefield, it would be a worthy death. But they will die in peace in their grave because of my scheme."
He suddenly raised his head and looked at Princess Yongjia with red eyes, and he also saw the bright yellow figure out of the corner of his eye.
"Mother doesn't know about the generals who died in Quanyan Valley. Chen Da from Xuanping Prefecture was already a lieutenant general. His wife just gave birth to a son for him last year, but he didn't even see the child..."
"There is also Zhao Qingming from Yunzhou Prefecture. His family was massacred by bandits, and he was the only one left. Fortunately, his uncle took him in and arranged a marriage for him and his cousin. He is still waiting to return to Beijing to receive the title and give his cousin a decent honor."
"Mother, they were also raised by their parents. How can they be innocent?"
"But I understand my mother's kindness, so I am willing to be beaten 100 times in exchange for my third brother's life."
Li Yunzhou's words made everyone present burst into tears. Especially the officials of the Ministry of War, who had been to the battlefield. They knew better than anyone what it felt like to have your head stuck in your belt.
Thinking of those soldiers who died in battle, who did not die at the hands of the enemy but were betrayed by their own people, a surge of anger suddenly welled up in my heart.
Someone whispered, "Princess Yongjia is forcing General Li. Poor General Li has gone through life and death, been schemed against by his brother, and even been criticized by his stepmother."
"Isn't it? If General Li doesn't agree, he might even be hated."
"They say they treat you like their own children, but I think it's just a superficial effort."
Everyone present heard these words, including Princess Yongjia.
She secretly cursed Li Yunzhou for having bad intentions. Didn't these words amount to saying that she was biased?
Fearing that she would be misunderstood, Princess Yongjia raised her hand and tried to wipe the moisture from the corners of Li Yunzhou's eyes.
She said, "That's not what mother meant. You and your brother are both mother's children..."
Before he finished speaking, his hand reached Li Yunzhou's cheek.
Li Yunzhou looked horrified and subconsciously shuddered and dodged.
Then he realized it belatedly and said awkwardly, "No need to bother mother."
This scene was seen by Emperor Xuande. Li Yunzhou was the god of war who swept across Mobei, so why did he react so strongly to Yongjia's action?
It’s definitely not because he’s timid, it’s just... a habit he’s developed since childhood.
Of course, it was not only Emperor Xuande who saw this scene. Many people were surprised and looked at Princess Yongjia with inexplicable expressions.
Emperor Xuande spoke up at the right time, "You two are kneeling here, what are you doing?"
While speaking, his eyes were always on Li Yunzhou.
Is this Princess Yongning's child? Emperor Xuande tried to find his sister's shadow through Li Yunzhou. Unfortunately, Li Yunzhou and Princess Yongning did not look alike.
It is said that nephews resemble their uncles. As Emperor Xuande looked at Li Yunzhou, he really felt that there were similarities between him and Li Yunzhou in his eyes and eyebrows.
This kind of psychological self-suggestion made Emperor Xuande feel more and more sorry for Li Yunzhou, and he even felt a blood connection with him.
When Li Yunzhou heard Emperor Xuande ask about this, he bowed deeply and said, "Your Majesty, it is all my fault. I have made my mother sad."
"I beg the Emperor to show mercy and forgive my third brother. I am willing to take the punishment for him, even to death."
Li Yunzhou took all the responsibility and even begged for mercy. This was clearly what Princess Yongjia wanted, but she was even more panicked. She felt that this was a wrong move, and perhaps she shouldn't force Li Yunzhou in public.
But she still had some hope in her heart, hoping that the emperor would spare Li Yunhuai for Li Yunzhou's sake.
But Li Yunzhou's words made Emperor Xuande feel angry.
Who the hell is Li Yunhuai? He almost killed his own nephew, and he even wants his nephew to take the blame for him?
In his heart, ten Li Yunhuais are not as good as a hair of Li Yunzhou.
At this moment, Emperor Xuande transferred all his love for Princess Yongning to Li Yunzhou.
He personally stepped forward, helped Li Yunzhou up, patted him on the shoulder, and said only: "It's good that you're back."
Everyone present could tell that the emperor was moved by his words. He could hear a bit of sobbing in his deep voice.
Li Yunzhou took a step back, trying to avoid his support, "Your Majesty..."
Emperor Xuande smiled and said, "You should call me uncle from now on. Do you know everything? Your biological mother is my sister Yongning."
Li Yunzhou nodded, then said hesitantly: "I have heard about it, but I dare not believe it. The royal bloodline cannot be taken lightly. It is better to check it carefully. If it is wrong, I deserve to die."
He did not suddenly feel happy about becoming the emperor's nephew. Instead, he was cautious and looked like he couldn't believe it.
But the more he said this, the more moved Emperor Xuande was. He whispered to Li Yunzhou, "You can't be wrong. From now on, you can call me uncle."
After pacifying Li Yunzhou, Emperor Xuande looked at Li Jingchuan again and his voice became deeper.
"According to Prince Shan, what crime should be committed by those who collude with horse bandits and plot to murder frontier generals?"
Princess Yongjia looked up and said, "Brother..."
Emperor Xuande shouted coldly, "You have no right to speak here. I am asking Li Jingchuan."
He rarely embarrassed Princess Yongjia in front of others, and just because Yongjia's eyes and facial features were so similar to his sister's, he was infinitely tolerant of her.
But what happened today touched his bottom line, and this harsh scolding made Princess Yongjia shudder.
Li Jingchuan stole a glance at Emperor Xuande's expression, then gritted his teeth and replied, "He should be executed if he is guilty."
Emperor Xuande nodded, "So you know, then why are you crying and making a fuss here?"
Li Jingchuan had a bitter face, "Your Majesty, Yongjia is also... eager to protect his son, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Emperor Xuande disagreed and said coldly: "Are you so eager to protect your son? So Li Yunzhou is no longer the son of your Li family?"
"Or...adopted children are not as good as biological children after all."
When asked the latter question, Emperor Xuande spoke in a calm tone. However, Shen Zhixiu, a close minister of the emperor, could hear the anger in his words.
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