Drunk Bamboo

No matter what, we must leave offspring for the Han family.

Han Jian suddenly changed his face and admitted all the crimes.

"Your Majesty, I have failed to live up to your grace! It is all my fault! I plead guilty!"

The emperor held his forehead and sat down, saying in disappointment: "Take him away, Minister Luo, you should interrogate him carefully and do whatever is necessary. I don't want to see this person again!"

"The minister obeys the order."

Luo Yuan received the order and led his men out of Baoping Hall.

Zhang Xinghe was the Minister of Justice and he went along.

Xun Bai saw the situation and thought it was not appropriate to stay for long. "The Crown Prince is innocent, so I will take my leave."

The emperor waved his hand.

Xun Bai and Wu Guanzhong took their leave, followed by Wang Yan.

There were three princes left in the hall.

Their faces and expressions were different.

Hua Qinyu is a little older and the most indifferent.

Hua Qinfeng was in a complicated mood, with many thoughts on his mind. He also wanted to leave the palace to talk to Xie Yuzhu. He didn't know why the three of them had to stay behind. What excuse should he make to leave?

Hua Qinming's face was as gentle as jade, but there was a chill all over his body.

The emperor was still furious, and exposing Han Jian's evil deeds today was simply a slap in his face.

The most hateful thing was Han Jian, who had done so many things right under his nose, yet had hidden them so well.

Is Han Jian good at disguise, or is the person behind him powerful?

The emperor's eyes fell vigilantly on Hua Qinming's gentle and harmless face.

Hua Qinming happened to cough lightly at this moment, and his thin body trembled along with it, which made me feel pity for him.

Did Han Jian even lie to him? Was he really unaware of these things?

The emperor was full of doubts.

Then he shifted his gaze to Hua Qinfeng and Crown Prince Hua Qinyu.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, you have become more stable. I know you were wronged this time. I am very pleased that you are sensible."

Hua Qinyu said respectfully, "Father is the king, and then he is my father. A cunning man like Han Jian, even father can't see through, who else can? I know father's intention very well. As you said, it's just staying in the Ministry of Justice for one night, which is also another experience. If you can stay, I can stay too. I don't feel wronged."

"Very good, you and Feng'er are both my good princes."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction.

It’s good to make a fuss about what happened last night. The prince has learned a lot.

"I did make a mistake. I have been away for nearly two years and have not asked about my father and mother's health. My father is seriously ill and I cannot serve him. I am an unfilial son! This is why those with ulterior motives took advantage of this opportunity and designed to alienate the relationship between me and my father. It is my fault and I am an unfilial son!"

Hua Qinyu looked remorseful and fell to his knees with a thump.

"Yu'er." The emperor finally called out his name, "Get up quickly, you are my good Yu'er, get up quickly."

"For my son's affairs, I have caused my father and mother to worry. I am guilty of a great crime."

"What happens between me and your mother has nothing to do with you." The emperor's face turned cold.

The emperor felt resentful about what the queen said.

Hua Qinyu was heartbroken and said, "I am an unfilial son. I will guard the imperial mausoleum for a year. I hope you can give me a chance to atone for my sins!"

"You are the crown prince, how can you guard the imperial mausoleum?"

"Because of me, your father and many ministers have suffered, and I feel guilty. I volunteered to guard the imperial mausoleum, and I hope your father will grant my wish."

Only in this way will the emperor be completely reassured in him.

The emperor pondered for a moment before saying:

"The anniversary of the late emperor's death is approaching. You should go to the imperial mausoleum and offer sacrifices to the late emperor on my behalf. Come back after the sacrifices are completed."

Hua Qinyu wanted to insist but was stopped by the emperor.

"Okay, that's settled. Stop talking about it."

Just enough, this punishment is enough. If it is more, people will criticize it.

"My son, I obey."

The emperor looked much better and was in a very happy mood.

His voice became open, and he said to Hua Qinfeng with a smile on his face:

"Feng'er has made the greatest contribution this time. Since you got married, you have become much more sensible and have learned to control your bad temper. I like you very much. You have also suffered a lot in the past, and I have paid too little attention to you. In the future, I will take good care of you."

Then he added: "I will grant you one request as a reward."

Hua Qinfeng was pleasantly surprised and asked innocently like a child, "Anything is fine?"

The emperor looked even happier and nodded, "Anything is fine, just say it."

"I want to take Yuzhu to the western border and let her see the local customs and practices there."

After he finished speaking, the emperor's smile disappeared.

"The western border is barren and life is hard. I have made you suffer for many years. How can I bear to ask you to go? Not to mention taking Polygonatum with you. Polygonatum grows in the rich and abundant Nanmi. How can it adapt to the dry weather in the west?"

"Yuzhu she..."

Hua Qinfeng was halfway through his words when he was interrupted by Hua Qinyu.

"Father is right. My third brother loves his third sister-in-law so much that he will definitely not let her suffer."

The emperor nodded, agreeing with Hua Qinyu's words.

He said to Hua Qinfeng: "You held the post of Commander in the Western Frontier, but you have no business in the Central Capital. The position of Commander of the Imperial Guards has been vacant for a long time, and no suitable person has been found. You have also been recuperating for half a year, so you should do something. You should take the position of Commander of the Imperial Guards."

Hua Qinfeng: "But..."

Hua Qinyu took over the conversation again: "Third brother may be too happy and forgot to thank you."

The prince stopped him twice, so he couldn't say anything.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward."

"Alright, I'm tired of all the trouble these past two days, you guys can leave now."

The emperor leaned on the dragon throne, half-closed his eyes, and glanced at Hua Qinming unintentionally. His face was very pale.

"My son, please retire."

The three of them left Baoping Hall.

Eunuch Dong gently massaged the emperor's temple and asked in confusion:

"Your Majesty, why didn't you just talk to King Wen?"

The emperor closed his eyes, enjoying the comfort. "I have done him a great favor by not investigating him in detail. Doesn't he know who Han Jian belongs to?"

"King Wen doesn't look like that kind of person."

"What kind of person is Han Jian? Can you tell what kind of person he is? He actually dared to use me. He knows my mind thoroughly. It's better to get rid of him. Let those old ministers be alert and don't think that they can do whatever they want just because of their old relationship with me!"

The emperor opened his eyes, full of conspiracy and calculation.

"Your Majesty is holy."

With the comfort of Eunuch Dong, the emperor gradually calmed down and continued to rest with his eyes closed.