Biyue indefinitely willow under the crow

The next day, the old genius doctor examined the two of them carefully, and his brows were brimming with joy, "It's auspicious, your Highnesses are all fine!"

The old emperor's expression was complicated, and his serious voice was intimidating, "Duan Li, I have something to ask you."

Duan Li was puzzled, and followed the old emperor out.

"Father... Your Majesty." Duan Li did not dare to raise his head, for him, this is not a father.

"Duan Yao is not the emperor's son, did you already know?"

Duan Li was shocked.

"You were also there when Concubine Zhen went to find your mother. Tell me, is this true?"

"Your Majesty, that's not the case..."

"You don't have to hide it for him!" The old emperor Longyan was furious, "Concubine Zhen had an affair with King Xian and gave birth to Duan Yao. When the concubine was desperate, she could only tell her good sister, your mother, and entrusted Duan Yao to your care, and then committed suicide. Your mother refused to tell the truth under a series of investigations, and chose One death to end this matter. As expected by the Emperor, the only people who knew the truth back then were your mother and son, Concubine Zhen’s personal bodyguard Mingya, and one of your servant girls, Zhu’an.” The old emperor snorted coldly, “If it weren’t for the queen and the three The prince told me about this matter, and I am still kept in the dark!"

"Your Majesty, maybe it's because someone has ulterior motives, and you can't believe everything they say."

"Of course the emperor knows! Duan Yao was injured this time because of the third prince. The position of the prince is coveted by many people, so it is not ruled out that someone framed Duan Yao. But there is no such thing as trouble, the emperor has investigated this matter clearly! The matter was fully explained, and your reaction also explained everything."

"Your Majesty, brother is innocent, please let him go no matter what!" Duan Li knelt on the ground with a plop, extremely anxious.

"Do you think the Emperor will let him go? Yu Qing, he is the son of an imperial concubine having an affair, and Yu Li, he is the son of a rebellious minister and a traitor, so both emotional and reasonable, he can't live!"

"The emperor is merciful!"

The old emperor looked at Duan Li who was kneeling down, and sighed, "It's not impossible to forgive him, but you have to listen to me in the future."

"It's all according to the emperor's order."

"With Duan Yao's crown prince abolished, there will be no successors in my Shenglin Kingdom. I know how much the other princes are, they are all trash! I think you are talented, study hard, If you can meet my requirements to inherit the throne at the end of the year, and make Shenglin's country safe and peaceful, you can keep whoever you want."

Duan Li hesitated for a moment, then made up his mind, "We must live up to the emperor's expectations."

"Okay," the old emperor squinted his eyes, "I will call you Emperor Father from now on."

"It's... Father Emperor."

When Duan Li saw Duan Yao, he felt mixed feelings.How should I tell my brother about this.

"I'm back." Duan Yao's expression improved, "What business does Emperor Father want from you?"

"It means that I won't be imprisoned again, and I can... then I can be with my brother." Duan Li smiled shyly after finishing speaking.

"Okay," Duan Yao apologized, "otherwise I would ask Father to let you go free. I'm sorry for all these years."

"It's okay." Duan Liyun said calmly.

"When I get better, I will make you my concubine."

"What a joke! You want to piss off your father! Besides, the officials will not agree. You are a prince, so you can't be willful."

"Whatever they do," Duan Yao said childishly, "I have the final say on this matter!"

If it was before today, Duan Li would be so happy to hear these words.Now everything is derailed and unrecognizable.Maybe, maybe that's why I'm not blessed.

"Why does brother want to be emperor so much? I know, you don't like that kind of life."

"To become stronger," Duan Yao said firmly, "It's a very painful thing to like but have no ability. Only a strong person can love."

It turned out to be like this.Duan Li thought silently, I also want to become stronger, because I have to become stronger when I have someone I want to protect.

Duan Li devoted himself to reading and studying, and the great progress in his knowledge and spiritual power made the old emperor very satisfied.The old emperor suddenly discovered that among so many children, only Duan Li had the most resemblance to his youth.If there is no accident, Duan Li will take over after he abdicates.But he hasn't abolished Duan Yao yet, at least Duan Yao is still useful now, that is, defending Duan Li against countless open and hidden arrows before the throne change.

While practicing, Duan Li took care of his brother and was still investigating one thing.Duan Yao has been in the deep palace for many years, and he has long been used to fighting on his guard at all times, and will not be easily killed, so there must be something strange this time.After secretly investigating some of Duan Yao's bodyguards and maidservants, Duan Li suddenly thought that there was one person who was most suspected, and that was Ling Lan.Linglan is the queen's maid, although she is not often with Duan Yao, she still controls some of Duan Yao's whereabouts.Especially when Duan Yao went to see her, he never brought a guard with him.

Thinking so, Duan Li has arrived at Linglan's residence.

"Miss Linglan."

"May I ask who you are?" Many people don't know Duan Li.

"My name is Duan Li, and I am the younger brother of His Highness the Crown Prince."

"So it's Your Highness." Linglan saluted respectfully, "May I ask what your Highness's order is for your servants?"

"I want to know, why did you kill your brother?"

Linglan's eyes changed suddenly, "Your Highness...what are you talking about?"

"Who is the mastermind behind your scenes? Is it the queen? Or other princes?"

Ling Lan felt aggrieved and quickly denied it.

"I believe you still have plans, what are you going to do next?"

Just as Linglan was about to deny it again, she suddenly saw the figure approaching from far behind Duan Li, and said sternly, "We're going to tear Duan Yao into pieces."

When Duan Li heard this, he drew his sword and swung it to Linglan's neck, "What are you going to do! Hurry up..." Before he could finish speaking, the sword was knocked down by a palm. Duan Li turned around and saw Duan Yao Those angry eyes.

Linglan's face was full of tears, she was so pitiful.

"Duan Li, what are you doing!"

"I...", Duan Li hurriedly wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Linglan.Linglan cried and threw herself into Duan Yao's arms, tears streaming down her face.Duan Yao comforted her softly, with a distressed expression on his face.

Duan Li looked at the scene in front of him and forgot to speak.

Duan Yao saw the dull look in Duan Li's eyes, and suddenly thought, "Are you jealous of Ling Lan? Have a grudge against her?"

"Yeah, I'm jealous." Duan Li lowered his head.

"I've already told you how much I care for you! I'm also planning to say goodbye to Linglan when I come here today, don't you believe me?"

"I believe it." Duan Li raised his head suddenly and asked sadly, "What about brother, does brother believe me?"

"Lier..."

"I think Linglan was ordered by someone to harm you."

"This is impossible!" Duan Yao was shocked.

"You are wronged, Your Highness," Linglan knelt on the ground, crying and tugging at Duan Yao's robe.

"Li'er, you can't spout blood. She is a weak woman, but she is also passionate. I don't believe she would do such a thing."

"I...", Duan Li looked at Duan Yao's puzzled and sympathetic eyes, and suddenly felt speechless.

"I don't have any evidence. My brother doesn't have to believe me. I'll check it myself." After saying that, he turned and left.

The next day, Ling Lan died, killed with a sword, a typical murder.

Duan Yao tugged at Duan Li's collar angrily, and asked loudly, "Duan Li! How could you do such a thing!"

"I do not have!"

"Who else but you!" Duan Yao looked at Duan Li indifferently, gritting his teeth every word, "You disappoint me so much."

People don't necessarily believe the truth. Many times, people only believe the facts that they are more acceptable to.

Duan Li told himself nothing, nothing.I have suffered so much, this time is considered the lightest, nothing.It's just that the figure of my brother leaving resolutely hurts my chest more or less.

For several days, Duan Yao was nowhere to be seen.Finally after dinner that day, Duan Yao smiled and came to Duan Li's side.

Duan Li was ecstatic, "Brother."

"Li'er, I'm sorry, I figured it out," Duan Yao was sincere and gentle, "No matter what you did wrong, I can't let you go."

Duan Li seemed to have fallen into a glacier, and his whole body was completely cold.I thought my brother finally believed me.

"I did nothing wrong."

"I don't like your attitude! Is it so difficult to admit a mistake? I have been investigating this matter almost without sleep these days, and I didn't find any problems with Linglan. What are you still defending!"

Duan Li looked at Duan Yao in despair, he believed in Linglan, he believed in himself, but he didn't believe in me.

"But I'll forgive you no matter what, just stop making trouble obediently, okay, Li'er?"

Duan Li wants to shout that I don't need it, I don't need your kindness, your self-righteousness, your sympathy and your tolerance, you can't give me what I want.But he was quiet, bowed his head and smiled wryly, "I'm sorry, it won't happen in the future."

In the future, never again.

In a blink of an eye, the end of the year is approaching, and the old emperor suddenly announces to the world that Duan Li is extremely talented and talented, Gao Xinren, and is indeed a true dragon emperor who is rare in a century. Therefore, Duan Yao was abolished from the position of prince, and decided to pass it on to Duan Li on New Year's Day.

Hearing this news, everyone was shocked, but they dared not speak nonsense.Since the emperor did not mention Duan Yao in his words, it must be because he made a big mistake and avoided talking about it.In this case, as a courtier, it is better to express support and acceptance.

In one day, the country changed hands.Until everyone left, Duan Yao still hadn't recovered from the shock.

He wanted to ask, Li'er, what's going on, do you know nothing about it?But when he saw Duan Li's apologetic eyes, he suddenly understood everything.Duan Li kept it a secret from himself that he and his father had planned everything secretly.

"When did it happen? Since you became free?" Duan Yao was cold and heartless.

Duan Li spoke with difficulty, "...Yes."

"You tried every means to lure me, is it just for today? So that I can help you get out of prison and gain the attention of the emperor, isn't it? Everything is your trap! Isn't it!"

not like this!Duan Li wants to shake his head, but what can I say!Can I say that brother, you are actually the son of an adulterer, so it is impossible for your father to give you the throne!Can I say that our mother and son who you have hated for many years and want to take revenge are actually your benefactors, have you been avenging your vengeance all this time?Can I say that your respected father is silently calculating you and everything I do is for you!Can I say that I only intend to temporarily take over the throne and take over the real power and then give up the throne to you!I can't break the goals and beliefs you have held for many years, break your trust and reverence for your father, break your love and attachment to your mother, break your self-esteem that has always been regarded as life.I think if these are broken, you will feel a thousand times more painful than being cheated by me.

Duan Li had thousands of words, moved his lips, but finally uttered only one syllable, "Brother..."

"Are you trying to say that my brother asks you to trust me?" Duan Yao's eyes suddenly turned dark, "I tell you, you lied to me, and I will never trust you again!"

Duan Li felt dizzy and couldn't stand upright.He understands brother.This is not just a matter of the throne, not everyone is like Duan Li, who can accept being deceived and exploited, and then laughs and says it's okay.