Spring Drunk Chang'an

Xu Chang is a member of the Prince of Yan's faction. He intends to frame the Crown Prince's maternal grandfather, Duke Cheng'en. This was not the Prince of Yan's order...

Ha ha!

When this was said, no one would believe it except Emperor Yingwu.

Not to mention the civil and military officials in the court.

The Prince of Yan lost his plan and not only lost his wife but also his soldiers. All the civil and military officials were watching his reaction.

"Father, Xuchang has framed the Duke of Song, defamed important officials, colluded with the barbarians, and caused rebellion. These are unforgivable crimes. I, your son, request your permission to execute his entire clan to demonstrate the power of the state law!"

King Yan walked towards the two teams, closed his eyes and spoke in a deep voice.

"what!!"

Xu Chang gasped, without uttering a word, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

Xiao Chuo sneered indifferently, and glanced at the civil and military officials with her smoky eyes. Seeing their looks of astonishment, consideration, or vigilance, she smiled sarcastically in her heart.

Brother Xun, haha, you really made a bad move.

Xu Chang was his confidant, and worked diligently for him. He even dared to frame the Cheng'en Mansion and cause great disaster to the Eastern Palace. It can be seen that he was loyal to him. However, once the plan failed, he abandoned him like a waste.

How can it not make people feel chilled?

Who will dare to join him in the future?

However... he did know why King Yan made such a choice!

"The Prince of Yan is truly loyal and brave, serving his country and the court with all his heart. I will do as you wish. I will behead him in Xuchang, and his entire clan will be executed in the autumn, and all three of their clans will be exiled!"

Emperor Yingwu looked at Prince Yan with a smile on his face and opened his mouth to speak.

The eunuch holding the pen responded and wrote down the imperial edict!

"The Holy One is wise."

All the civil and military officials lifted their robes to receive the order, with Prince Yan being the first to do so. When he received the order, the bitterness in his eyes almost overflowed.

How could he not know that abandoning Xuchang so quickly and cruelly was to cut off his own path to recruiting talents? However, compared with the favor of the civil and military officials, the trust of his father was ultimately more important.

The emperor hoped that he was deceived by Xu Chang and had no intention of framing the Crown Prince.

That’s what he has to do!!

In front of his father, he and his mother acted out the role of the "pure white lotus", so they could not reveal any flaws, even if it meant hurting themselves, even if they had to cry and kneel, they had to act out the role to the end.

The emperor and the ministers cannot both be in the right place, so I choose the emperor and abandon the ministers.

This is the King of Yan’s assessment.

Xu Chang didn't understand, and the other ministers didn't understand, but Xiao Chuo and Cheng'en Gong Song Bin did understand, especially Song Bin. He stroked his beard, glanced at Prince Yan, sighed secretly, and thought silently: Prince Yan was wrong after all, and Xu Chang made a big mistake and there was no way to save him. It wouldn't hurt to step on him. Even though all the civil and military officials are afraid of him now, in the future, Emperor Yingwu will still value and love him. There will always be ministers who can figure it out and are willing to take risks for wealth and honor.

But what was wrong with the concubine in his house?

As soon as he arrived in Beijing, he learned the news that his niece Xu Chang, Concubine Xu of Prince Yan's Mansion, had been demoted to the lowest rank concubine by Xiao Xun's personal order, and the son she gave birth to was forcibly taken away and given to the Princess of Yan to raise.

The child was only two years old and could not even speak complete words, yet he was separated from his mother.

This is the fate of Prince Yan's concubine and his own son?

How ruthless and cruel is he?

Who dares to follow him?

Duke Cheng'en Song Bin sighed, looked back at Xiao Chuo, and thought silently in his heart: Hehe, his grandson is still the best. He travels thousands of miles and works hard for his family and his aunt.

Multiple emotions.

So human.

hey-hey! !

How good!

His family has such a princely grandson, it's really a steal!!

Duke Cheng'en Song Bin couldn't help but feel proud, and his teeth were showing when he smiled. But then he changed his mind and thought, his youngest daughter had found a bastard, and his other grandson had suffered a lot and had both legs broken!

Oh shit! !

That idiot Liu Xiu hurt his children like that. Sooner or later, all his limbs will be broken! Let his other grandson vent his anger!

Duke Cheng'en Song Bin's expression changed as he fantasized, but Emperor Yingwu was in a very good mood. He felt that Xun'er was still a well-behaved, obedient, innocent and kind son. His brows were relaxed, and he had Xu Chang taken away directly. He also comforted the frightened ministers.

Finally, he waved.

The chief eunuch announced the end of the court session.

Civil and military officials left one after another.

Emperor Yingwu summoned Song Bin to the East Warm Pavilion and personally comforted him.

Xiao Chuo thought it over and decided not to return to the Ningguo Mansion. Instead, she went into the harem. Since Cheng'en Song Bin had returned to the court, Queen Song must be worried about him. As a son, he must report to her to comfort his mother.

He set out on the road to Fengning Palace, but halfway through, he saw the figure of Prince Yan passing by in a hurry.

That is the direction of the palace.

"Go check what Xiao Xun has been doing!"

Xiao Chuo looked at his back and gave an order.

Someone secretly followed King Yan.

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Where is the King of Yan going?

He went to see Liu Xiu.

Yes, Liu Xiu, who went to the south as an imperial envoy to provide disaster relief, completed his mission relatively successfully and returned to the capital. However, due to the great contribution of Duke Cheng'en Song Bin in defeating the Hu people and stabilizing the border, his return as an imperial envoy to provide disaster relief was inconspicuous.

Emperor Yingwu didn't even bother to see him. He just asked him to submit a memorial and then let him go back to his house to rest.

After a busy six months of disaster relief work, suffering from a lack of food and clothing and a harsh environment, Liu Xiu had become darker and thinner, and his handsome face had lost 80% of its original beauty: ...

After humiliatingly kowtowing and thanking the emperor outside the palace, he struggled...

cough cough.

Instead of returning home, he went to a farm in the suburbs and met Qu Qiutong, whom he hadn't seen for half a year. Afterwards, he was asked to meet with someone sent by King Yan.

The place where the two met was a secluded courtyard in Taohuapo.

That was the place they often used for secret meetings. The servants there were all deaf, dumb, and illiterate old servants, and the one who served them personally was Qu Qiutong herself.

It is extremely hidden and safe.

Xiao Chuo's secret guards didn't find a chance to sneak in, so they just hid outside the manor and watched.

This time, King Yan arrived first, and half a minute later, Liu Xiu also secretly entered the manor.

The two men entered the study one after another, and then cautiously opened all the doors and windows of the study. They sat in the main hall with the open door in front of them, looking at the empty yard. There was no place to hide.

Prince Yan had a stern face and slammed the table hard.

Liu Xiu, who was originally sitting in the second seat, felt a jolt in his heart. He quickly stood up, half bent over, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, please calm down. It is all because of your humble servant's uselessness that I cannot share your worries."

Although he had just returned to Beijing, he also knew that Xuchang had been exposed.

After three years of defending the border, Duke Cheng'en Song Bin escaped unscathed!

Their plan to weaken the prince's power and harm him completely failed.

"Your Highness, please calm down and have some tea!" Qu Qiutong glanced at Liu Xiu, who was bent like a shrimp, and felt distressed. She quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.

King Yan's face darkened as he glared at Liu Xiu coldly. He finally gave him some face and waved his hand, "Brother-in-law, get up quickly. This has nothing to do with you. It's all because of Xu Chang's uselessness that he ruined the plans of this king and my brother-in-law!"

"Fortunately, that old man took the blame, and my father never suspected me. This can be considered a blessing in disguise!"

"Brother-in-law, please sit down..."