I've been reborn, who would still raise a son from another family? Go away

Eunuch Wei had just asked about it, and he said according to the imperial physician: "Your Majesty, the prince is still in a coma, and his internal organs are injured. The arrow almost hit the prince's heart. The situation is somewhat critical, but his life is not in danger for the time being."

Eunuch Wei looked at Emperor Hexu again with a unhappy expression, but it was not convenient to say the following words in front of all the princes.

Emperor Hexu leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes. He did not continue speaking, but waved his hand for Eunuch Wei to leave.

Kneeling on the ground, Xie Yunxi knew that he had committed a serious sin, and tried to use family affection to ask Emperor Hexu to show leniency and let him go for once.

He kowtowed heavily and said, "Father, I was deceived by foreign slander. Please forgive me this time because it was my first offense. I will never do it again."

Xie Yunxi was completely panicked when he saw Emperor Hexu sitting on the high throne without saying a word.

Based on his understanding of Emperor Hexu, this was the calm before the storm.

Xie Yunxi didn't want to die, so he knelt down and walked to Hexudi's legs.

She cried heartbrokenly and begged bitterly, "Father, if you blame me, you can punish me, beat me or scold me, but please don't get angry and hurt your dragon body."

As Xie Yunxi spoke, he slapped himself hard on the face several times.

In the quiet house, the only sounds at this time were the slaps Xie Yunxi kept falling on his face and Xie Yunxi's crying.

After a long time.

Emperor Hexu then asked, "Where are the locusts that are raised around the crops?"

Xie Yunxi didn't know about this at all. He shook his head and denied it, "I don't know about this either. I have only done ridiculous things like today. I really don't know about the rest."

Emperor Hexu continued with anger in his tone, "You still don't want to admit it and repent! Do you know that it is the harvest season soon? If those locusts are released overnight, how much trouble will it bring?"

Xie Yunxi was also innocent, he looked at Xie Jingrui helplessly.

Xie Jingrui on the side suddenly said, "Father, it seems that the Third Prince really doesn't understand this matter. Let me handle this matter. However, we must also be prepared for both situations."

"Let's keep secret what Third Brother did today. It would be best if we can secretly find out where the locusts are raised. In addition, Father must also ask the local officials we trust to exempt the people from this year's grain tax, and ask them to quickly collect the grain from the fields and bring it home by the end of August at the latest."

Emperor Hexu's face was solemn: "This will result in a lot less grain being harvested. Farmers are very concerned about their grain. Even if we exempt them from this year's grain tax, they will not be willing to do such a waste of grain."

Xie Jingrui thought for a moment and then said, "Exempting the grain tax will allow them to have more grain left than in previous years. However, if they want to get the grain tax exemption sign, they can only give some silver to the farmers who harvest the grain before the end of August. This will make things much easier."

"Since those foreigners want to destroy the food in Kyoto, they must be thinking of waiting until Kyoto's food is almost used up before attacking our Kyoto. The surrounding foreigners have been restless in recent years and have rested for many years, so they are a bit more powerful! We should take this opportunity to give them a good beating."

Emperor Hexu was naturally aware of the current situation in Kyoto. Fortunately, there were still Liu Fufeng and Xie Jingrui. Those foreigners saw that he was old and took advantage of the princes' desire to seize power, so they had the opportunity to sneak into Kyoto and carry out these small actions.

If it weren't for Xie Jingrui's reputation for being cold-blooded and cruel, those foreign nations would have probably started taking action long ago.

Emperor Hexu collected his thoughts and said, "We will do as you said. We must find out where the locusts are being raised as soon as possible."

Xie Jingrui nodded slightly and his eyes fell on Xie Yunxi.

Emperor Hexu then said in a cold voice: "Someone send the Third Prince back to the palace and put him under house arrest for three months. He is not allowed to interact with anyone and must be kept under strict surveillance!"

Xie Yunxi escaped with his life and kowtowed heavily to Emperor Hexu before being taken away.

Xie Jingrui also took his leave of Emperor Hexu.

After everyone had left, Emperor Hexu turned to look at Eunuch Wei with a heavy face and asked, "Is there something wrong, Prince?"

Eunuch Wei walked carefully behind Emperor Hexu, pressed his temples, and whispered, "Just now, I asked the imperial physician, and he said that the arrow was poisoned. The poison has already entered the prince's body through his internal organs and is difficult to remove. I'm afraid that the prince's health will deteriorate with age, so he should not worry too much."

After hearing this, Emperor Hexu's face darkened a little, he clenched his hands into fists, and suddenly coughed: "Cough cough cough!"

Eunuch Wei hurried forward and patted Emperor Hexu's back gently, comforting him: "Your Majesty, you must take care of your health. Now those foreign nations are waiting for an opportunity to act. If you are in good health, they will not dare to act rashly."

Emperor Hexu raised his hand, signaling Eunuch Wei not to continue speaking.

Upon seeing this, Eunuch Wei brought Emperor Hexu another cup of warm tea.

Emperor Hexu took it and drank a few sips, and the depression in his heart was relieved a little.

He placed the teacup in his hand on the table and leaned back in the chair somewhat weakly.

After a long while, he slowly exhaled and said, "Eunuch Wei, besides the Crown Prince, which prince do you think is more suitable to sit on the throne?"

Eunuch Wei knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not answer rashly."

Emperor Hexu helped Eunuch Wei up from the ground and said gently, "Just tell me, I won't blame you."

Eunuch Wei stood up and looked at Emperor Hexu. Seeing that his brows were slightly frowned, he knew that Emperor Hexu was worried about something.

Then he slowly said, "Your Majesty actually already has the answer he wants in his heart. Although the Crown Prince is humble, he is not decisive enough in his actions. The Prince of Jin is decisive and ruthless in his actions. He has his own methods and ways of dealing with things. Now that the states are in turmoil, the Prince of Jin is well-known and can suppress those people. The Third Prince, Prince Pingshun, seems to be doing his job, but he has his own little thoughts. He is just new to the matter and is easily influenced by others. The Fourth Prince, Prince Anning, has never been competitive. I can't guess what the Fourth Prince is thinking. He is too cunning."

Emperor Hexu listened quietly to what Eunuch Wei said.

The personalities of the several princes were all clear to the outside world, but deposing the crown prince was not an easy matter.

The stability of Kyoto also depends on the support of the Queen's mother's family.

Emperor Hexu sighed softly and got up to visit the prince.

At this time.

The imperial physician had already given Xie Beichen medicine, and the queen stayed by his side with a look of heartache.

Now that the emperor was coming, she hurriedly stood up and saluted.

She pinched the handkerchief to hold back the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"How is the prince now?" Emperor Hexu asked Xie Beichen who was sleeping on the bed.