Emperor Que Shaohua

At this point in the conversation, Luo Pingyuan has nothing to push back, and even if he insists on refusing, Luo Yanhua still has a trump card waiting behind him: "Didn't Pingyuan agree, and listen to me for everything?"

"Brother Huang is really eccentric. He gave Langhuan all his time and energy, but he pushed me to become the prince." He could only mutter depressingly.

Luo Yanhua smiled and did not defend himself.He was going to accompany Lang Huan on another journey, but sooner or later he would resign as suzerain.

As the biggest unjust case since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the old Langhuan case undoubtedly should not have happened, but looking at the root cause, when was the culprit planted? Ten years ago, or earlier?

In his mind, nearly 30 years ago, when Jiang Han, the current suzerain, decided to marry the royal family, it was probably doomed to disaster.

The suzerain's beloved daughter, Jiang Biyao, betrothed the young prince Luo Zhanhong, which was Langhuan's first decision-making mistake; a few years later, his grandfather died of illness, and his uncle Jiang Hengyuan chose to be the envoy of the left, and gave up the position of suzerain to his younger sister who was already the princess , is the second error.

Regardless of grandfather, uncle or queen mother, it is all for the long-term development of Langhuan.Marriage with the clan will of course be used by the imperial power, but it can also get a strong backing, give full play to its strengths, and express its ambitions.

However, a chivalrous man serves the country and the people, not the king. Jiang Biyao took the position of queen as the suzerain, and indeed created a heyday situation of half the country and half the ring, but the conflict with the emperor inevitably deepened day by day. Gradually, support was replaced by suspicion, and hidden dangers lay deep under the appearance of mutual respect.There may have been days of affection and care, but what kind of emotion can withstand constant wear and tear and alienation is almost inevitable.

If he gave up persistence and obeyed his orders, Lang Huan would be no different from the guards of the emperor's family, at most, his martial arts would be higher and his organization would be stricter.What really made Langhuan outstanding, and what made the emperor deeply fearful, was the belief that came from the Jianghu martial arts, and the arrogance that he would not be moved by power.

Even if Luo Pingyuan is the successor in the future, and he is the suzerain of Langhuan, Luo Yanhua does not think that this kind of internal contradiction can be completely avoided.

Instead of doubting and fighting, it is better to keep a distance and separate ways, which not only echoes from a distance, but also restricts each other.Just like two rivers that converge occasionally, they can still reach the same destination in the end.Therefore, in the not-too-distant future, Langhuan will cut off the connection with the clan and return to the arena completely.

Luo Pingyuan didn't know that the emperor's brother was already planning a long-term plan, and he was still reluctant to submit to his own future destiny, so he went to find King Yun with a glimmer of hope, if he couldn't persuade King Jing, maybe he could push it to the fourth brother?

"Let me be the crown prince? Brother Wuhuang, are you sure you're not talking in your sleep?" Before he could fully express his intention in the future, Luo Linpian, who had a relaxed expression, raised his eyebrows and flatly refused, "There is no door, and there are no windows." , you will die this heart, take care of yourself!"

Luo Pingyuan was very troubled, he had already returned to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and now he was in charge of Qingzhang Tianmu, who had offended people, and there were a lot of troublesome things waiting to be dealt with every day, after much deliberation, he found time to go to Lanting Palace to greet Concubine Rong.The six-year-old little prince, Yueyue, was worrying about having no one to play with. When she saw her favorite Fifth Emperor brother coming, she immediately ran over happily on her chubby legs.Luo Pingyuan picked up the little bun that was getting heavier and heavier, and hearing the carefree giggling in his ears, he blushed for no reason, and silently swallowed his future intentions back.

At that moment, he really felt the pressure. Could it be that the picturesque mountains and rivers and the magnificent people would really become his responsibility in the future?

So far, the issue of succession has been put on hold for the time being, and everything will go with the flow; in the final analysis, it is the emperor who has the final say when to choose when and who to appoint as the reserve.

But in King Ning's heart, there was another thing that he couldn't let go of.Although Lang Huan's grievances are clear, in his opinion, the shadow over King Jing has not completely dissipated.

Going back to the beginning, Han Guifei conspired with Wei Wuze and Xue Songnian, the most vicious part of which was the fabrication of Jiang Biyao's affair with Langhuan's right envoy Xiao Suyu, and even framed the blood relationship of the eldest son of the emperor.Thus, when the assassins entered the palace and the border gates fell, they all found reasonable motives and firmly planted them on Queen Langhuan.

No high-ranking person could tolerate such a betrayal, not to mention the prosperous Langhuan, the eldest son favored by the officials, who had long been regarded as a threat by the king.Emperor Tianyi made up his mind to kill the queen in just a few days, and even the slightest affection was gone. Isn't it just because he got such a good reason?

Today, all the evidence clearly points to the same truth—Queen Langhuan is innocent, but she is still one step away from being completely innocent.Because when the incident happened that year, the emperor had personally verified it before he believed it.

Luo Shenhua was still in a coma when the blood test was carried out. With Concubine Han's scheming methods, how could she allow the carefully planned scheme to go wrong?

However, without verification and confirmation, everything can only remain in speculation.

When it comes to the secrets of the palace rules, the courtiers kept their mouths shut in unison, and the tribunal trial also revolved around collaborating with the enemy and treason, trying not to touch the deepest taboos.It's not that everyone is unwilling to do their best, the problem is that Emperor Tianyi never said that King Jing is not the real prince, and the blood test at that time was also done in secret, and it was not allowed to be publicized.Over the years, the controversies surrounding the eldest son of the emperor and the persecution imposed on him were all based on three words that were false.Therefore, without a proper reason, to provoke the already frantic emperor for no reason, it is simply too much for his own life.

Others chose to remain silent and ignore it, while Luo Yanhua, who was a party involved, paid close attention to the progress of the case, but also did not say a word about it.

Luo Pingyuan didn't know if he was the only one who was struggling. He felt that the problem was serious and he couldn't solve it.Apart from the fact of the case itself, this kind of anxiety may also come from Emperor Tianyi's sometimes gloomy and sometimes resentful unstable state when he entered the palace to greet him, as well as the occasional hint of ferocity, especially when he was clearly at the end of the road, especially when he was dying.

"Everyone knows that I was mean and suspicious, and treated the eldest prince harshly. They are not in their positions, how can they know my difficulties!" When the emperor spoke, he sneered, and seemed to have endless emotions, "It was so difficult for the Taizu to fight in the south and in the north. Only then did Yu Zhou Tianxia be founded. Since I inherit the destiny of the heavens, it is my duty to keep the land safe and secure! I would rather kill by mistake than let the slightest risk go. I am afraid that if my heart softens, my century-old foundation will be destroyed by foreigners. What face will I have when I die to meet my ancestors!"

If one day, Emperor Tianyi knew that Prince Jing's condition had improved, how would he react?Luo Pingyuan tossed and turned, thought and thought, but finally couldn't bear it anymore, and on a peaceful night, he tentatively expressed his thoughts: "Brother Huang, have you ever thought about having another blood test with your father?" relative?"

King Jing was sitting idle reading a book, when he heard this, he closed the poem volume in his hand, and glanced at him faintly: "I haven't thought about it, and I'm not interested either."

"Cough, I know Brother Huang is not interested, but," His Highness Prince Ning felt a little lacking in confidence when he was glanced at with a rare cold gaze, and said bravely, "The results of the inspection back then were false, which indeed had a great impact. Father He will persecute Langhuan and his empress, and has no regrets for many years, isn't it all about making a fuss about it?"

Luo Yanhua watched him quietly, thoughtful, Luo Pingyuan thought to himself that he had no selfishness, his expression gradually regained his composure, and he said seriously: "Since redressing grievances must be done thoroughly, I was thinking, such a big matter Don't confuse the past, you should let the emperor admit your mistakes, at least you can't find any reason to deceive yourself, and Langhuan's revenge is the real completeness!"

"No need." Although he spoke earnestly, King Jing remained unmoved. He looked away, still with an indifferent expression, "Since the existing evidence is enough to vindicate the case, it doesn't matter if the blood relationship is true or not, so why bother to ask for proof? Your Majesty likes to deceive himself , then let him go."

"However, even if it doesn't affect Zhaoxue, it is still an important key to the case. Ignore it now, and it will leave a mystery. In case it is used by someone with a heart in the future..." Luo Pingyuan was a little anxious, and continued to persuade.

Luo Yanhua frowned, he really didn't like to talk about this topic, his face was covered with a thin layer of frost: "Simply explain it to you more clearly, Ping Yuan, I never thought about what to do with His Majesty Bloody confession, I never thought about it, it means that I am not going to recognize him!"

"..." Under other circumstances, Luo Pingyuan had long since died down and retreated automatically, but right now, he is still working hard, trying to turn his emotions around, "However, it also involves the empress' reputation. Concubine Han was framed, Mo Bai was wronged, and envoy Xiao You, it is not a matter of course for them to restore their reputation? Moreover, as long as the blood is shed to recognize their relatives again, the royal father will definitely be pressured by the clan, and it will be difficult to hurt the royal brother rashly!"

The last sentence is what he cares most about.There will be a long time to come, Emperor Tianyi has suffered a big loss this time, it is hard to guarantee that he will not have the idea of ​​revenge again.However, once the true blood relationship between father and son is confirmed, there will be no room for denial, regardless of morality and ethics, for the country or oneself, and even if one still harbors a grudge, there will inevitably be many scruples.

King Jing met his younger brother's expectant gaze, and said calmly, "I don't want to."

He didn't want to argue any longer, so he got up and left the study, and went into the inner room.

Luo Pingyuan couldn't react for a while, and after being stunned for a while, he realized that he had been left behind.He hurried to chase.Unexpectedly, the door of the bedroom was closed tightly, and there was no intention of opening it at all.

His Highness the Fifth Highness has never had the door shut before, and felt dizzy for a while. He wanted to knock on the door to ask, but while hesitating, Gu Yu who was next to him tugged on his sleeve and whispered: "Your Highness, it's getting late, the Lord has already rested. It's gone." Even the order to evict guests was issued.

Naturally, Luo Pingyuan didn't like trespassing, so he waited outside the door for a while, but there was no movement inside, so he could only touch his sore nose, and left resentfully.When I got on the horse, a thought came to my mind unexpectedly, "Brother Huang, why do you seem to be more self-willed than before?"

After being frustrated, Luo Pingyuan understood that it would be useless to persuade him any more. With King Jing's temperament, since it doesn't work even to move out the overall situation and empress, there is absolutely no room for change.

But keeping his mouth shut doesn't mean he's given up on it.Emperor Tianyi evaded the facts, King Jing only had aversion to the emperor, and it seemed hopeless that both parties would cooperate voluntarily, but things might not be impossible.

After repeated consideration and deliberation, King Ning decided to rely on himself.

Of course, doing it yourself does not mean doing it alone, it is still very important to unite with your accomplices.Luo Pingyuan went to see Luo Linpian first, and confessed his ideas and plans. King Yun did not object this time, and readily agreed to join the group: "There should be a conclusion, otherwise it would be too cheap, father."

"Fifth Emperor Brother, it seems that I still underestimated you." He looked at Luo Pingyuan, which was quite meaningful, "I can come out to the clan, but the first thing to say is that you are the mastermind, and I am just helping you. Brother Dahuang, you have to know it in your heart."

Luo Pingyuan recalled the miserable days of being neglected by the emperor brother, silently wiped off the cold sweat in his heart, and had to maintain a calm face to support the situation, "Don't worry, brother four, the responsibility is on me, and I will never implicate you!"

Thinking of the ten-year grievances between the emperor and King Jing, he always had a lingering sense of crisis, and he had to do it even if he was trying to please both sides.

Since the disastrous defeat at the court meeting and forced to agree to the interrogation by the three divisions, Emperor Tianyi canceled many morning courts on the grounds of his poor health, and occasionally called the afternoon court, but he also looked depressed and gloomy.

In fact, after a series of blows, he did suffer from headaches, dizziness, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, and he really suffered from a minor illness.When the condition is relieved, he still can't lift his spirits.

There were piles of memorials in the imperial study, Xue Songnian committed suicide in fear of crime, and the position of assistant government was vacant, so he had to appoint several senior civil servants to review it on his behalf.At the same time, under the attention of all the people, the joint trial of the three divisions was launched according to the order, regardless of the emperor's wishes, and the progress was extremely smooth.The progress of the case was sorted out on time and presented to the king together with the selected important memorials.

Emperor Tianyi didn't want to see anything related to the old case of Langhuan, but the documents sent by the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple or Yushitai were placed within easy reach. important evidence.Leave it alone, you will inevitably feel restless, but if you look at it, you will be greatly stimulated as if you have been burned by fire.

Although several of the masterminds had died beforehand, it did not affect the progress of the trial. Those detained by the Ministry of Criminal Justice included princes, relatives, officials involved in the case, and desperadoes. It seemed that the arrangements had already been made, and everything was in order. Interlocking.

In the past few months, the sound of breaking utensils was often heard in Qingliang Hall. The exquisite teacups were smashed to pieces one after another, and paperweights and vases were not spared.The emperor's mood could no longer be described simply as being aggrieved, gnashing his teeth, or spraying old blood.He had already expected some facts in his heart, and the most heartbreaking thing was that the truth and secrets were not only in front of him alone, but were destined to even spread all over the world, and everyone knew about it.Every time the words on the case file come into my eyes, and then I think of the words of the crowd, I feel like being slapped on the face one after another, crackling.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the mood is not good.The whole world knows that he is self-inflicted, and he is full of resentment and unwillingness to reconcile, but he doesn't know who to turn to to settle the score. The Jing Wang who has been poisoned, the moral Langhuan, or the imperial family, the civil and military of the whole court?

Emperor Tianyi dislikes everyone now, but among all the subjects who annoy him, Luo Pingyuan is the only one who likes Luo Pingyuan a little bit.There is no other reason. During the interrogation, Rupin's betrayal of the queen was also uncovered, and Luo Pingyuan was somewhat shocked. From this, the disgraced emperor found some comfort in his sympathy. He felt that King Ning was probably already secretly regretting it and should not take the initiative. Support Jing Wang to redress his grievances.

Moreover, the crown prince was abolished, and sooner or later Yu Zhou would have to establish a new crown prince.Don't think about King Jing, and exclude Luo Wenxiao and Luo Junping who are about to be convicted. Among the two existing adult princes, King Yun is aloof and arrogant, and has long shown that he has no interest in government affairs; in contrast, Luo Pingyuan Obviously, she has better patience, and her temperament is also sincere and simple.Looking around, I am afraid that the only suitable candidate is the fifth prince who was not valued by him back then.

Therefore, when Luo Pingyuan came to the palace to greet him as usual, and mentioned Prince Ning's Mansion, which he had lived in not long ago, and expressed sincerely that he wanted to invite his father to relax in the mansion, Emperor Tianyi was quite satisfied with his filial piety and etiquette, anyway. Staying in the palace is also boring, so I agreed very happily.

After chatting for a while, Luo Pingyuan said again: "Since I took charge of the family alone, I have truly realized that for all the relatives and subordinates around me, moral integrity is more important than talent. Is there any elder who is extraordinarily upright and reliable, worthy of entrusting important matters?"

He asked casually, Emperor Tianyi pondered for a moment, first thought of the prestigious King Changping, but King Changping openly expressed his feelings towards King Jing at the court meeting not long ago, so he naturally put aside the mention and said instead : "Your uncles, Prince Duan is straightforward, Prince Rui is honest and honest, and their personalities are all reliable."

After finishing speaking, remembering that the two younger brothers also entered the palace to intercede for King Jing at the beginning of the year, he couldn't help sighing, and lost interest for a while.

Coming out of the palace city, Luo Pingyuan went straight to Prince Jing's mansion without delaying for a moment.Compared to inviting Emperor Tianyi out of the palace to relax, it is undoubtedly more enjoyable and easier to invite King Jing, and the reason is also very ready. The day of check-in is not counted, it has been more than a month, and the emperor has not come to my residence to have a good time. !Also, I want to plant a few peonies in the next spring, and I will wait for Brother Huang to help me find out where to plant them;..."

Given the relationship between the two, visiting the mansion as a guest is really a trivial matter, Luo Yanhua did not doubt that he had him, and readily agreed.At present, he is mainly resting and recuperating, and there are not many things at hand, so he set the time in three days according to King Ning's wishes.

Author's words

Due to various reasons, it was relatively late, and the vernal equinox was not yet reached when the last chapter was posted. Now it is Grain Rain, so try to hurry up later.The end is in sight, I suddenly feel a little bit reluctant, thank you for your replies~~