The Legend of Zhen Huan: Rebirth of Ling Rong

"Your Highness, please listen patiently to what A-Jin has to say. The Emperor is undoubtedly dissatisfied and suspicious of you on this return trip to the capital. This trip to the capital is likely to be filled with dangers and is likely to be dangerous. The Emperor is notoriously ruthless and disloyal, and every action he takes is chilling."

"Let's not even talk about the distant past. Just look at recent years. He's been unjustly suspicious of loyal ministers and generals, causing countless people to suffer injustice on trumped-up charges. He's confined his brothers and sisters, destroying all remaining royal family ties. And what happened to Nian Gengyao and Longkodo, important ministers who helped the emperor ascend the throne? What happened to them?"

"Now, Your Majesty, your achievements are so great that the Emperor cannot tolerate you. Therefore, no matter what, please carefully consider your own life. Do not act rashly and rush into the capital, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous!"

Looking at A Jin in front of him, Prince Guo was very pleased that he had made such a thorough analysis of the return to Beijing.

"Ah Jin, I understand everything you said, but my brother is the emperor now, and I am his subject. There is a difference between the emperor and his subjects. There are some things I understand, but I cannot do them."

"I have made up my mind. I just entrusted it to you. Please don't forget it."

Seeing that his prince was determined to do so, A Jin had no choice.

After two days of traveling, he finally arrived back before dark. As soon as he arrived in Beijing, Prince Guo ordered Ah Jin to deliver a letter to his family. Then he entered the palace alone.

I also received the news that Prince Guo was returning to the capital, so I started making preparations early. Because of Su Peisheng, I had a way to get the news from the emperor.

The emperor ordered a banquet to be held at Bitong Academy, inviting Prince Guo and no one else.

Prince Guo entered the room first, and then the emperor finally arrived. The emperor then took out something and handed it to Su Peisheng, and told him, "You are the person I trust the most. Don't make me feel uneasy."

Then the emperor went in, and all that could be heard was the sound of the two men greeting each other and toasting each other. After a while, the emperor called Su Peisheng in.

"Su Peisheng, go and get me some of the fine wine I've collected. I'm going to get drunk with Old Seventeen tonight."

The emperor signaled Su Peisheng with his eyes to fetch some wine. How could Su Peisheng not know what the emperor meant? However, he had no other choice.

Thinking of this, Su Peisheng had no choice but to retreat and prepare what the emperor needed.

I had already prepared the things privately and asked Baojuan to quietly give them to Su Peisheng.

A moment later, Su Peisheng went into the house with the wine.

"Your Majesty, the wine you requested is here!"

The emperor nodded slightly and said softly, "Well... fill up Old Seventeen's glass quickly." His deep and sharp gaze turned slightly to Su Peisheng beside him, and after a slight hint, it returned to the banquet in front of him.

Su Peisheng nodded in understanding, hurried forward, carefully picked up the wine jug, and skillfully poured the wine into the exquisite wine glass in front of Prince Guo.

After the wine glass was filled, he moved to the emperor and filled his glass with the same respect.

At this moment, the Emperor raised the wine glass in front of him, looked at Old Seventeen with a smile, and said generously, "Come, Old Seventeen, today we two brothers must have a toast! It has been a long time since I have enjoyed a drink and a hearty conversation with you like this!"

After saying this, the emperor raised his glass and gestured to Prince Guo.

"Brother Your Majesty, I stand here today. Over the years, you have always cared deeply for me and taken good care of me. I will always remember this friendship in my heart."

"If there ever comes a day when I can no longer be with you, my only wish is that you, for the sake of our past friendship, treat my family with kindness. They are the closest people to me in this world, and then I can rest in peace even in the afterlife."

After saying this, Prince Guo picked up the wine glass in his hand and drank it all in one gulp.

The Emperor sat quietly on his high throne, his gaze cold and stern as he observed the unfolding events before him. Within his deep, majestic eyes, a subtle emotion seemed to linger. Perhaps, at some point, as he witnessed what was unfolding before him, a flicker of guilt welled up within him. However, this emotion was fleeting, like a shooting star in the night sky.

After all, as the king of a country, holding the power of life and death over all people in the world, mercy is the last thing he should have.

Excessive mercy would lead to political instability and even cause internal and external unrest. Therefore, even if a little guilt occasionally welled up in his heart, as a qualified emperor, he must bury these personal emotions deep in his heart and face the public with ruthlessness.

After drinking the wine in the glass, it was only a moment later that blood flowed from the corner of Prince Guo's mouth. At that time, he was trembling and could no longer stand steadily.

He had anticipated this day a long time ago, and now he felt more at ease, finally no longer having to worry about when and how this day would come.

"Brother Your Majesty, I have the audacity to come before you today, having in fact been prepared for this. Ever since the decree was issued, I have known this day would arrive sooner or later. However, even so, I have resolutely entered this palace gate without hesitation, for there are some things I would not be able to say in peace unless I speak them before your presence."

He took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, and looked at his royal brother in front of him with a firm and pleading look.

"Brother Your Majesty, please be kind to my family. They are all women and children, and know nothing about the affairs of the court, let alone any involvement in them. They are innocent and should not be implicated or punished. If you, Your Majesty, can show mercy and spare them, I will be grateful even in my grave."

At this point, his voice trembled slightly, and tears flickered in his eyes.

After a moment's silence, he spoke again, "As for our brotherhood, it has come to this point. It can only be said that fate has played a trick on us. After today, it will all vanish into thin air..."

After saying this, he fell down heavily and died.

"Your Majesty..." Su Peisheng looked at all this and felt helpless. He had been with the emperor for many years and knew his temper too well.

If one day, he did something, the emperor would not care about his life. If the prince and the emperor were so close in the past, the emperor would not tolerate the prince, let alone a mere servant like him?

There was a brief silence, and then the Emperor slowly spoke, "Send the order down, saying that Prince Guo has suddenly fallen ill and is in critical condition. He has already passed away. Send him back to Prince Guo's mansion and hold a secret funeral. This matter must be handled in secrecy, and no word must be made to the outside world. Anyone who leaks the news will be severely punished!"

After he finished speaking, he waved his sleeves heavily, turned around and left, leaving Su Peisheng kneeling there, speechless for a long time.