Listening to Emperor Shunqing's words, Xiao Jingchuan couldn't help but be a little surprised. He quickly looked up at Emperor Shunqing. Seeing his face full of joking, Xiao Jingchuan couldn't help but blush and hurriedly bowed to express his gratitude:

"Your Majesty, rest assured. This matter will be absolutely foolproof. Thank you for your help!"

Xiao Jingchuan didn't expect there would be such a pleasant surprise, and the smile on his face became brighter and brighter.

Seeing Xiao Jingchuan so happy, Emperor Shunqing's eyes were full of smiles. Xiao Jingchuan left Kyoto when he was young, and the two of them were rarely together. He rarely saw him so happy. Thinking of his wife who passed away early, Emperor Shunqing's eyes couldn't help but dim. If Jiang Shuyu could bring him happiness, it would be a good thing.

Eunuch An whispered softly in Emperor Shunqing's ear,

Emperor Shunqing then glanced at him, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes, but he did not refuse to see him, and then he spoke,

"Xuan!"

"Yes!"

Seeing that Emperor Shunqing was in such a good mood, Eunuch An quickly responded, "Prince Xuanze, Prince Rui, please come to the palace to see me!"

Xiao Jinhui and the other two walked into the hall, originally thinking they would see Xiao Jingchuan being punished by Emperor Shunqing, but unexpectedly they saw a scene of loving father and filial son. Xiao Jinhui and the other two could hardly believe their eyes. Didn't Xiao Jingchuan disdain to please his father?

Now it seems that I know how deep his thoughts are. As expected, now that something has happened, he has begun to seek a way out for himself. However, does he think that by pleasing his father, he can excuse his dereliction of duty? That depends on whether they are willing to do so.

Xiao Jinrui narrowed his eyes slightly, followed Xiao Jinhui and saluted.

"Your Majesty, your son, greets you. Long live your Majesty!"

"Be flat!"

Seeing the two of them being so respectful and polite, Emperor Shunqing's tone became much lighter.

"Thank you, Father!"

The two stood up. Xiao Jinhui glanced at Xiao Jingchuan before looking at him and saying hello:

"Second brother is here too? Is he here to apologize to Father?"

Listening to Xiao Jinhui's words, Xiao Jingchuan's eyes flashed with a hint of sarcasm, and then he looked at him calmly, and then he spoke calmly:

"I don't know what the emperor means by this. What crime have I committed?"

Seeing that Xiao Jingchuan was about to die, he must have not told his father about the matter. Unexpectedly, Xiao Jingchuan not only said one thing in front of him and another behind his back, but was also so bold as to deceive his father.

As expected, ignorance is fearlessness! Since he won't confess the truth, I will explain the matter to my father on his behalf!

Xiao Jinhui turned his gaze and immediately looked at Emperor Shunqing and said:

"Father, I have something I don't know if I should tell you. If I tell you, it might damage our brotherhood. However, this matter is of great importance, and I really can't help but speak out. When I think of the consequences of this matter, I can't sleep or eat! What will we do if the Nanmo Kingdom attacks us in the future?"

Xiao Jinrui quietly stayed aside, waiting for Xiao Jinhui's performance. He didn't expect that Xiao Jinhui would be interrupted by Emperor Shunqing as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Are you talking about the matter of Crown Prince Nangong?"

Xiao Jinhui looked at Emperor Shunqing in surprise. He didn't expect that Emperor Shunqing actually knew about this. But if he knew, why didn't he punish Xiao Jingchuan? Xiao Jinhui's heart tightened, and a trace of murderous intent flashed in his eyes when he looked at Xiao Jingchuan.

Xiao Jinhui had not expected that Emperor Shunqing would be so tolerant of Xiao Jingchuan. Even though such a big thing had happened to him, he could still be so calm. If he did not get rid of him, he would never be able to make a name for himself in the future.

Emperor Shunqing naturally had no idea what Xiao Jinrui and the other were thinking. He just watched them trying so hard to cause trouble for Xiao Jingchuan, and a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.

"I already know about this matter, but birth, aging, sickness and death are the laws of nature. I have already sent Xu Yiyuan to treat him. Whether he can be saved or not is up to fate. If Nangong Mo declares war on Dongli Kingdom because of this, I will also accept it. Do you think that Dongli Kingdom is afraid of him?"

Listening to Emperor Shunqing's words, Xiao Jinhui could only swallow the words he was about to say to Xiao Jingchuan.

Xiao Jinrui's eyes darkened as he watched Emperor Shunqing defend Xiao Jingchuan. He spoke softly, "Your Majesty is wise. The Dongli Kingdom is naturally not afraid. It's just a pity for those innocent people. They have to fight on the battlefield again and can't return home!"

Listening to Xiao Jinrui's words, Xiao Jingchuan raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but look at him, "Third brother really cares about the world... the people. Such a heart is much better than those who only know how to stir up trouble all day long. I admire you!"

Listening to Xiao Jingchuan's words, Xiao Jinhui couldn't help but look at Xiao Jinrui, with a flash of resentment in his eyes. Didn't they agree to expose Xiao Jingchuan's crimes together? Now, he had offended him before, but Xiao Jinrui was here to act like a good guy. He was so insidious and cunning. He shouldn't have trusted him.

Emperor Shunqing naturally saw through Xiao Jinhui's intentions and immediately looked at him and scolded him, "You are helping others' morale and destroying your own prestige. If I hand Dongli Kingdom over to you, wouldn't that mean you have to hand it over to others?"

"Father, please calm down. I know I was wrong." Seeing Emperor Shunqing so angry, Xiao Jinhui immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed for mercy.

Emperor Shunqing was furious when he saw how cowardly he was. He immediately picked up the brush on the table and threw it at him, "Get out!"

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, please calm down. I will take my leave!"

Seeing Emperor Shunqing so furious, Xiao Jingchuan and the others knelt down hurriedly, and then said in unison:

"Father calm down!"

Emperor Shunqing looked at the two of them, with a trace of struggle in his eyes. He had also risen step by step from being a prince, so he naturally knew the struggles between the princes. However, he was getting older and older, and he had seen a lot more clearly.

In his heart, he naturally hoped that the two of them could be brothers and live in harmony. However, it seemed that his wish was just one-sided. Emperor Shunqing sat powerlessly on the chair, then looked at the two of them and said calmly:

"Back off! I'm tired!!"

"Yes! My son, please retire!"

Xiao Jingchuan looked at the powerless appearance of Emperor Shunqing, and a strange look flashed in his eyes. In his memory, Emperor Shunqing had always been aloof and superior. Now, looking carefully, he found that his temples were already gray. This made him feel distressed and wanted to wipe away the gray hair on his temples.

Xiao Jinrui looked at Xiao Jingchuan, who was keeping his head down and silent, and couldn't help but say to him, "I wonder how Prince Nangong is doing now. Could I go visit him? It would be a token of my gratitude!"

Listening to Xiao Jinrui's words, Xiao Jingchuan couldn't help but come back to his senses and put away his thoughts.

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