Trespassing into the Forbidden Palace is a capital crime, and bringing a knife and others into the Empress Dowager's palace is an even bigger taboo.

Xiao Huang was soon detained by the emperor's guards who rushed to the scene after hearing the news, awaiting his final decision.

After all, the child was born by the Empress Dowager, so Queen Wang shed tears in front of the Emperor and brought up the story of their decades-long love affair.

With the protection of the century-old Wang family of Langya, the emperor couldn't bear to take his son's life.

This is when the role of the clan comes into play.

As long as the Wang family of Langya does not fall, Queen Wang will not fall in the harem. As long as the queen does not fall, the prince born by the queen will be able to save his life.

Although the empress dowager was angry, she still took into account the relationship between grandfather and grandson. This grandson had been weak since childhood and was raised in Shoukang Palace before he was ten years old. How could he become like this now?

The palms and backs of one's hands are all flesh and blood. Le Yi's position in the empress dowager's heart is also extraordinary. Le Yi suffered such a great humiliation, even if Pinga Fu Yu was killed, it would be justified. But who would have thought that Xiao Huang risked his life to protect the hateful and evil Dengtu Zi. It was really unwilling that he could not take his life.

The Queen Mother endured it in the end, and the Queen breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the Queen Mother was willing to give in.

The emperor sighed and recalled Xiao Huang's childhood. He had high hopes for this son at first, after all, he was born by the empress. But he was unlucky. When he was born, he was like a kitten, with congenital deficiencies and his cry was weak. At that time, he just wanted him to survive.

When he grew up, the emperor was more tolerant and attentive to him than to his other sons out of favoritism. Later, his health improved day by day, and his heart was pure. The emperor even thought of making him the crown prince.

I have more patience and compassion for the children I have watched grow up.

"Your Majesty, Huang'er has been spoiled by you and has done something wrong. I beg Your Majesty to have mercy on him! My health has been damaged since I gave birth to Huang'er. I will not have another child in this life. I beg Your Majesty to give me a thought and spare Huang'er's life!" The queen bent down and touched her forehead to the cold ground.

The queen of noble birth had never been so humble before, and she lowered her head.

For the first time, the queen realized the ruthlessness of imperial power. The man on the podium could decide the life of her son and even the clan she was proud of!

If Xiao Huang was charged with treason for trespassing into the Forbidden Palace with a knife, his entire clan would be implicated and executed.

The queen kowtowed and said nothing more.

The emperor looked at his wife's red eyes from crying. Her red hairpins were disheveled and her black hair was unkempt. Where was the pride of a noble lady and the daughter of a country?

He closed his eyes and let out a long sigh, which finally made him cry and feel soft-hearted.

Generally speaking, after recalling the past, it means that the decision has been made. The emperor no longer looked at the queen's moist eyes and said to the eunuch: "Announce the decree."

In the thirty-fourth year of Da Zhao, the second prince Xiao Huang lost his position, was removed from the royal family's jade book, demoted to a commoner, and banished to the Lishan Palace. He was required to examine his words and deeds and was not allowed to leave the palace without the emperor's order.

The Princess of Prince Su was blessed by heaven and had a kind nature. She was given the title of Immortal Master Miaojing. Her residence, tents, food and supplies were all generous. She was also granted the right to live in Yuqing Temple to pray for the country.

The queen was afraid that her son would commit suicide, so she gave the half-dead man to him. One of them stood, and the other was carried, and they entered the Lishan Palace together.

The heavy palace gate closed, raising a cloud of dust. I don’t know when we will see each other again.

Princess Le Yi stabbed someone, and Pinga Fu Yu's identity was still there. Considering the political factors with the Kingdom of Boli and in order to prevent Xiao Huang from getting entangled with her, the Queen Mother reluctantly let the princess leave the palace to practice Buddhism. After she left, no one knew when she would come back.

The dust has settled.

But a few days later, one night, the emperor summoned the governor of the East Factory into the palace.

"Execute that proton for me," he said.

He couldn't help but vent his anger on Pinga Fu Yu. It was all because of his recklessness that he lost the only child he had with the Empress.

The governor of the East Factory remained silent. The old eunuch beside him said, "Second Prince... No, the commoner Xiao Huang has been guarding the hostage of the Poli Kingdom day and night, eating and living with him. If he is executed now, I am afraid that the commoner Xiao Huang will not survive."

The emperor gritted his teeth and asked, "How long can he live?"

"He only has one breath left. If we don't take action, he won't live long." said the eunuch.

The commander of the East Depot felt really embarrassed. The East Depot was almost omnipotent and had many ways to make a living person die, or fail to die, or make life worse than death. But it was powerless to make a half-dead person die again.

What's more, that man is the prince of the country of Boli. If he died too ugly, wouldn't it be a slap in the face of the country of Boli? This involves diplomacy, which is not his responsibility.

The governor of the Eastern Depot had a lot of thoughts in his mind, and he had to find a way to vent the emperor's anger.

The second prince has passed away, and the queen injured her body during childbirth in her early years, so it is impossible for her to have children. The Wang family of Langya has produced many queens over the past 600 years. Could it be that they have to send another one in while the queen is still alive?

But it's too late. The emperor already has adult princes. What's the use of having another little one?

I’m afraid that the Wang family of Langya will be on the decline in the future.

The news reached the North.

Like Yunjing, everyone was talking about this matter, and the focus of the discussion was the "disorder" of the Second Emperor. What kind of disorder had he lost that he was punished with such a severe punishment as deprivation of the royal jade book and life imprisonment?

Even the guarantee of Wang Clan of Langya is useless?

The imperial edict was ambiguous, and the short sentences gave people a lot to think about.

But in any case, this is good news for those who want to compete for the position of crown prince.

His Highness Xiao Xuan remained noncommittal, and Xie Tan did not force him. The situation in Yunjing was turbulent, and the power transition was too fast. It was just right for them to stay in the northern border to avoid the limelight.

What's more, over the years, the Northern Army has been completely integrated with the Northern Territory and stationed here, so no foreign enemy dares to invade.

It’s just that His Highness’s relatives really miss him.

During these years in the northern border, Xiao Xuan has taken in two concubines. They are indeed young and beautiful. At the beginning, they were very close to each other, but after a long time, he began to miss his first wife.

Although those girls are delicate, they can't compare to the noble ladies from aristocratic families.

My first wife came from a prominent family and was gentle and lovely. She was like a cup of hot tea. Compared with the burning liquor, you could do without the liquor but you couldn't do without the tea.

"I have to go back to Yunjing." Xiao Xuan said, "Go back to see my wife and children. Besides, my father must be very upset after what happened."

Xie Tan thought about it and it was true. Xiao Xuan had been away from Beijing for nearly four years, so he had to make his presence felt in front of the emperor.

"What about the Northern Border Army?" Xie Tan asked.

"You are here." Xiao Xuan answered as a matter of course, "I will write a memorial to ask my father to let me return to the capital."

"The weapons and armor are old and need to be replaced. Your Highness, don't forget to ask the Emperor for permission when you return to the capital," Xie Tan reminded.

Asking the emperor for supplies is to test the emperor's attitude towards the Northern Border Army, which represents Xiao Xuan.

Xiao Xuan thought for a moment and said, "You reminded me."

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