Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 402: Liu Ying actually knows everything, Li Chengqian returns to his fiefdom
"Your Highness!"

Yang Du, who had been guarding Liu Ying, exclaimed and quickly hugged Liu Ying in his arms.

Even Ergouzi, who had been standing on the highest building and gazing at the periphery of the imperial palace, quickly stood up with a complicated expression.

These people all wanted to turn Liu Ying into a puppet emperor, but no one really dared to take action against Liu Ying.

After all, he was the eldest son of Emperor Gao. Even though he was not favored, Emperor Gao still had some true feelings for Liu Ying.

I am afraid that a major earthquake will break out in Qi State and even in the entire Han court, and at least tens of thousands of people will be buried alive with Liu Ying.

Zhan Doudou, who was originally watching the show in the harem, was so frightened when she heard the news that Liu Ying had fainted that she stood up and spoke in an anxious voice.

"Quick, quick, let Mr. Mu Peng, the number one expert in Qi, check on the emperor's health. The emperor must not be pissed off by us."

Si Lili pursed her red lips and said nothing, but just hugged Liu Jian's arm a little tighter.

After a day and a night, Liu Ying woke up slowly on the couch, feeling a pain as if his body was being torn apart.

Li Chengqian and Li Yunrui were accompanying Mu Peng in the imperial study, looking worried.

Just as Liu Ying was about to speak, his throat felt as if he had swallowed gunpowder and was burning with pain. It took him a long time to recover.

"What's going on?"

Mu Peng frowned, and after a long time, he withdrew his hand from taking the pulse and spoke slowly.

"Your Highness, this is not a physical illness, but a mental illness! Mental illness is difficult to cure, and I can only hope that Your Highness can relieve it yourself."

When Li Chengqian heard Mu Peng's words, he instantly became anxious, grabbed Mu Peng and spoke in a stern voice.

"What do you mean? Don't think I don't know that you belong to Queen Mother Zhan Doudou."

Mu Peng's face turned pale and he snorted coldly.

He is the best doctor in Qi State and ranks among the top three in medical skills in the entire Han Dynasty. He is good at healing and has his own pride.

How could he deliberately not treat Liu Ying just because he was close to Zhan Doudou?

"Brother, there is no need to do this! If it is God's will, then I will bear my own fate."

Liu Ying's weak voice sounded, and he forced himself to hold his body together and smiled apologetically at Mu Peng.

"Excuse me, sir. I am a brother who is too concerned and may be a little rude. I hope you don't take it to heart."

Mu Peng was stunned. It was hard to imagine that such sincere words of apology could be uttered by a member of the royal family.

“…It’s okay.”

Mu Peng withdrew his thoughts and waved his hand quickly.

Liu Ying took out ten taels of silver from his pocket, looking even more guilty.

"Sir, since it is a mental illness, there is no need for treatment. Thank you for your help."

Mu Peng took the ten taels of silver and felt it was extremely heavy. He walked out of the imperial study with some difficulty.

From time to time, he turned his head and glanced at Liu Ying lying on the sickbed.

This prince is too kind and generous. He cares too much about other people's feelings in everything he does and always tends to neglect his own feelings.

Li Yunrui gently picked up the pale Liu Ying, and felt an inexplicable pain in his heart.

"Your Highness, launch a coup! While we still have the power in our hands, even if we turn Shangjing City into a battlefield, we will be victorious in the end."

"My Huaibei Kingdom, Li Chengze's Qing Kingdom, Xiao Zhan's Han Kingdom, and Shangjing Marquis and Danzhou Marquis."

"The strength of the fiefdom is still there. As long as you give the order, we will definitely be able to firmly control the State of Qi."

Li Chengqian couldn't help but speak and told Fatty Lu and Xiao Zhan's words of advice.

“This is not a coup, but a military coup.”

Liu Ying was a little dazed, but still shook his head firmly.

"How can I drag the people of Qi into war for my own selfish desires? The people's lives are already difficult. If we have to go through a few more wars, I'm afraid they will have to eat their own children."

Liu Ying, who had been displaced since childhood, actually knew better than anyone that life was not easy for ordinary people.

When the army was called up and marched out, a large amount of silver and grain had to be allocated, but Liu Ying had no money, so the burden still fell on the people.

If the officials were a bit more vicious, they could really force the people to death.

Li Chengqian's eyes were almost spitting fire. If his legs had not been paralyzed, he would have stood up in anger.

"Your Highness, are you just going to watch those people show off their power? You are the descendant of Emperor Gao, how can you endure such humiliation!" At this point, Li Chengqian was almost on the verge of tears.

Liu Ying moved his lips and lowered his head.

"Brother, I am mediocre in talent. I am not a wise ruler in either military or political affairs."

“Even if I launch a coup and gain the right to speak in the court, the officials below are still in the hands of the aristocratic families, and they will not obey my orders.”

"Instead of doing this, it would be better to reduce bloodshed and sacrifice and let the people live in peace for a few days."

Li Chengqian wanted to say something, but Li Yunrui gave him a stern look, telling him to shut up immediately.

In fact, Liu Ying knew everything.

As a kind-hearted person, he could only try his best to ensure the stability of Qi's state affairs and let the people live in peace for a few days.

So even though he was bullied by Zhan Doudou, provoked by the aristocratic families, and the Han Dynasty's Cavalry Generals faction.

Liu Ying still chose to endure silently and take all the pressure on himself.

His childhood was not a happy one. He was displaced and became a pawn of various parties. He also had to face the open and hidden ridicule of many people in Qing Kingdom.

This was also the result of Liu Ying's noble status.

If it were the children of ordinary people, they probably wouldn't even have the ability to survive.

Li Chengqian clenched his fists, and after a long time, he reluctantly let go.

"Your Highness, I am going back to Huaibei State. I hope you take good care of yourself."

Life in the capital city was so frustrating.

Even when Li Chengqian was the Crown Prince of Qing, he had never felt so aggrieved. At least he had real power at that time.

But now it's like a mascot, useless.

Liu Ying's face turned even paler and he nodded.

He felt sorry for those ministers who supported him, and it was right for them to leave.

As a monarch, he was unable to realize the ideals of his subjects, nor could he give them wealth, glory, high positions and generous salaries.

Is this kind of monarch attractive?
Li Yunrui and Li Chengqian retreated one after another.

Only Liu Ying was left in the imperial study.

Liu Ying gently covered his chest, feeling difficulty breathing and as if his body was being pricked by needles. Everything he did seemed meaningless.

"I'm sorry, Father, I can't keep the Qi Kingdom you gave me. I can't keep it anymore."

Liu Ying, who had just turned thirteen at this time, already had a look of decadence and death in his eyes.

"Mother, no matter what, I will persevere. At least I can still control the entire Shangjing City."

After talking to himself for a while, Liu Ying struggled to get up and shouted loudly.

"Marquis of Shangjing, Marquis of Shangjing!"

Yang Du hurried into the imperial study and looked at Liu Ying gently.

Liu Ying gently held Yang Du's hand, his eyes full of confusion.

"Shangjing Hou, can I trust you?"

"Your Highness, you have always been able to trust me. I have followed the Emperor Gao, and then followed Your Highness, for nearly twenty years."

"No matter how the world changes, my loyalty will not change."

Yang Du's voice was gentle, firm and powerful.

There was a gleam of light in Liu Ying's eyes.

"Then please, Lord Shangjing, mobilize your Imperial Guards to severely crack down on the tentacles of the aristocratic families in Shangjing City and crack down on the ruffians and hooligans."

"I will convey my decree of tax reduction to every household, protect the people's shops and fields from being violated, and the people will submit their complaints to me, and I will personally hear them."

Yang Du was silent for a while and nodded.

After Liu Ying failed in his attempt to interfere in national affairs, he was forced to give up some of his military power.

He turned his attention back to Shangjing City, the city that truly belonged to him.

(End of this chapter)