After a tragic death and rebirth, I became the regent's favorite

"If this is really a joke, how will Fu Sheng explain it? Every move he made just now drew blood. Seventh brother, can you explain it?"

Xiao Xuan did not believe Xiao Ting's one-sided statement. Although she knew that asking this question might anger her father, she could not care less.

"Xuan'er!"

Emperor Mingzhen shouted a warning to Xiao Xuan, but the latter pretended not to hear anything and continued to pester him, "And the assassins you brought here, if you are joking, I will have them all arrested. I just don't know if they can withstand the torture."

"Does the Fourth Sister have to be so aggressive?"

Xiao Ting didn't know how to respond to Xiao Xuan's criticism, but Emperor Ming Zhen had already made excuses for him. If he didn't work hard, he might be abandoned.

"Royal brother, Xuan'er is right. Even if it's a joke, the eldest daughter of the Shen family is still a little girl. Isn't he afraid of such a joke? If it gets out of hand, how will it end?"

Every word Xiao Ting said was an accusation, which left Emperor Mingzhen speechless and his face turned gloomy.

"Queen, you taught your son well!"

The Queen Su Mojie, who was named, turned pale in front of so many people.

"I am guilty."

Empress Su Mojie knelt down and admitted her fault. However, although Emperor Mingzhen blamed her, he would not really do anything to her. He bent down to help her up, and his tone became a little softer. "I don't mean to blame the queen, but you are more or less responsible for this matter."

"I understand. I will definitely take Ting'er back and teach him well."

Queen Su Mojie's face turned slightly red because of Emperor Mingzhen's gentle voice. She had real feelings for Emperor Mingzhen. It was conceivable how difficult it was for a young couple to reach this point.

"Father, this is how it is..."

Xiao Xuan wanted to say something else but was stopped by Shen Moyu in time. She shook her head at Xiao Xuan, signaling her not to say any more. Even if she continued, it would only offend Emperor Mingzhen and would not change anything.

Xiao Xuan shut up obediently, but she was extremely disappointed in her heart and stood aside silently.

"Rinchuan, come with me."

Emperor Mingzhen looked at Xiao Linchuan, who was standing beside him silently, with an indescribably cold expression on his face.

Because of Xiao Linchuan's peculiarity, he had actually never dared to truly trust him, but now he told himself that he liked Shen Moyu.

Emperor Ming Zhen knew who Shen Moyu was better than anyone else. She was the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, the head of all officials, and the legitimate granddaughter of General Ming Zhen. This identity was sensitive no matter where she was.

Once someone has his eyes on Shen Moyu, it is hard for him not to suspect that the person has ulterior motives.

Emperor Mingzhen once really believed that since he had watched his younger brother grow up, he would not have any ulterior motives, let alone the idea of ​​usurping the throne.

But now, he didn't think so. He had been paying attention to Xiao Linchuan these days. He even maintained a close contact with his daughter and son, which made him feel a sense of crisis.

After returning to the imperial study from Jingning Palace, Emperor Mingzhen stood with his back to Xiao Linchuan for a long time without saying a word. It was Xiao Linchuan who spoke first to break the silence.

"Brother, do you have anything to say to me?"

Xiao Linchuan knew exactly what he wanted to say, but since Emperor Ming Yu didn't make it clear, he wouldn't be stupid enough to say it out loud.

"Rinchuan, how long has it been since we two brothers had a face-to-face talk like this?"

Emperor Mingzhen turned around and faced Xiao Linchuan, with a gentle smile on his face.

This is actually a more dangerous signal for Xiao Linchuan, because Emperor Mingzhen will no longer trust him and will completely treat him as an outsider.

"It's been a while, brother. What do you want to say? If you want to ask me about my love for the daughter of the Shen family, then you can rest assured that I just like her as a person. As for other things, I am not interested."

Xiao Linchuan emphasized this beforehand, but looking at Emperor Mingzhen's face and expression, he clearly didn't believe it.

"Rinchuan, can't we be honest with each other? I once asked you if you wanted this supreme position. If you did, I could make you the crown prince. You are my biological brother. To me, you are no different from my other children."

Emperor Ming Zhen began to persuade Shen Moyu with both emotion and reason, just to see if Xiao Linchuan could give up Shen Moyu because of him.

Even if it is true as Xiao Linchuan said, that he has no other thoughts, but Shen Moyu's identity is there. Once the two of them are together, just because he doesn't have these thoughts now doesn't mean he won't have them in the future.

He didn't dare to gamble, at least he didn't dare to bet on the Ming Dynasty. If possible, he hoped that Xiao Linchuan could give up Shen Moyu for the sake of the Xiao royal family.

"But my royal brother, I have told you more than once that I have no interest in your kingdom. Although I am the regent, everyone in Mingzhen knows that I, the regent, have no real power. How else do you want me to prove it?"

Xiao Linchuan was a little impatient, not because Emperor Mingzhen suspected him, but because he didn't want to waste his time on this matter.

It was indeed his fault that Shen Moyu entered the palace this time, so he wanted to see Shen Moyu and wanted to know what this meant to her.

"I want you to give up the idea of ​​marrying the daughter of the Shen family. You can pick any one of the unmarried girls in the entire imperial city, even ten, but Shen Moyou, you can't!"

Emperor Ming Zhen is now speaking frankly, since there are only him and Xiao Linchuan here.

However, to his disappointment, Xiao Linchuan rejected him without hesitation, "I'm sorry, brother, I can agree to anything you want, except this one!"

"Xiao Linchuan, do you know what you are saying? Do you know what it means if you reject me?"

Emperor Ming Zhen was furious, and the murderous intent in his eyes was no longer concealed. There was no doubt that he wanted to kill Xiao Linchuan.

But Xiao Linchuan had already anticipated this result. He had not thought too much about this matter from the beginning.

"Brother, I don't care what you think, but it is impossible for me to give up Shen Moyou. I know you think I have ulterior motives, but I can't care so much. Besides, don't forget what you promised your father when he was still alive?"

Xiao Linchuan brought out the late emperor and met Emperor Mingzhen's murderous eyes without changing his expression.

"Xiao Linchuan, I am the emperor now. What my father says doesn't count. You should know that if I want to kill you, I can do it in many ways."

Emperor Mingzhen didn't like Xiao Linchuan threatening him like this. He narrowed his eyes slightly, curled his lips and smiled coldly, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

Xiao Linchuan nodded in agreement, "My royal brother is the master of Mingzhen, so he can do whatever he wants."