childhood sweetheart love

Chapter 12 Sudden Change and Huge Turning Point

After the marriage contract between Xue Li and Miss Wang was dissolved, they lived a happy life with Xue Zhen, and their relationship became closer and closer. Although anyone with a discerning eye could guess what was going on, no one had the courage to speak out.

Life seems ordinary, but often some emergencies happen in this ordinary, so it can often catch people off guard.

Although Emperor Jing Ran was very disappointed with Xue Zhen's choice and was very angry at the unethical relationship between Xue Zhen and Xue Li, Xue Zhen was his favorite son after all. There are not many pets, but his attitude towards Xue Li is different.For Emperor Jingran, Xue Li was just a foil for Xue Zhen, so he not only gave up Xue Li's official position, but also didn't give him his salary.Xue Li had no idea about this, anyway, he had his own Zhuangzi, besides, there was also Xue Zhen, Xue Zhen would never let himself starve to death, so the two continued their loving daily life.

Let's talk about Xue Qi, because Xue Zhen's affairs are known to all civil and military people in the court, so even if Emperor Jing Ran favors him, it is useless, Xue Qi has more opportunities.Coupled with Xue Qi's days in the Ministry of Officials and Xue Zhen's secret support, Xue Qi himself has a lot of power in the court.

Xue Zhen's former party members saw that the eighth prince had no hope of inheriting the throne, so they could only re-bet, but there were always a few people who had offended the other princes except Xue Zhen, so they could only follow Xue prayed.

Another half a year passed, and it was another New Year, but this New Year was destined not to make people feel happy, because Emperor Jing Ran, who was always in good health, suddenly fell ill.

It doesn’t count if he fell ill suddenly. After all, Emperor Jing Ran is getting older and his health is getting worse and worse. The wind and cold made him so sick that he never got up again.

Because Emperor Jing Ran was seriously ill, the situation in the court became more and more tense.The second prince and the third prince each form a faction, the seventh prince and the eighth prince abstain, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that they are facing the ninth prince, and the tenth prince and the eleventh prince respect the tenth prince. There are advantages.

The second and third princes are older, and their power cannot be underestimated for many years. Although the ninth prince has only returned to the court for a short time, he has the backing of the Lin family of the queen's mother, and with his military achievements, the seventh and eighth princes also help him The same should not be underestimated, as for the tenth and eleventh princes, although they also have a place in the court, compared to the others, they are still in a weak position.Ever since Emperor Jingran became ill, several people had been fighting openly and secretly.

Chenqian Palace.

Emperor Jing Ran was lying on the bed, looking at his two sons guarding beside him, one of whom was his favorite, and Emperor Jing Ran sighed, "Why are you so unlucky!"

"Father, I'm sorry!" Xue Zhen really felt very sad. He always knew how kind his father was to him, but he selfishly failed his father's expectations and everyone's expectations.

"I'm really old. I can feel this disease. I'm afraid I'll never get better."

"Father, don't say that." Xue Zhen said hastily from the side.

Emperor Jing Ran shook his head and interrupted Xue Zhen, "The people I love the most in this life are you and your mother, and I want to give the best things to you mother and son, no matter what you mother and son have done, this can be forgiven You guys, protect you, even if you do such absurd things, I can't bear to touch your finger." As he spoke, he glared at Xue Li next to him, "But after all, I can't protect you mother and child anymore. After I'm gone, what are you mother and son going to do? It's said that a loving mother often loses children, so why not a loving father? I'm a successful emperor, but I'm not a successful father after all. I raised you too naively, usually It's too arrogant to indulge you, which made you what you are today."

"Father." Xue Zhen was silent and could not say anything.

"Forget it, you are too purely protected by Zhen and your mother and concubine. You can't tolerate a grain of sand or a trace of dirt in your eyes. The position of emperor is indeed not suitable for you. But these years I have spoiled you so much. Brother doesn't say anything, I'm afraid I hate you in my heart, and the only one offended by you is Xue Qi."

"Father, the ninth brother, he is very good."

"Yeah, he is very good. I can see his ambition since he was a child. When he wanted to follow Lin Sheng to the northwest, I let him go. He is the queen's nominal son. Being in Beijing will only make him powerful in the army and in the court, so it is better to let him go far away. All of this can be regarded as paving the way for you, but you, a rebellious son, are doing it for him and for your indecent relationship Cough! Cough cough!" Emperor Jing Ran coughed excitedly, Xue Zhen quickly stroked Emperor Jing Ran's back, and Emperor Jing Ran grabbed Xue Zhen's hand, lovingly caressing him. He stroked his head, "However, don't worry, Zhen'er, even if Xue Qi is in power, I won't give him a chance to make things difficult for you. You and Xue Li can live the life you want. The two of you Go out and invite Concubine Hua here."

No one knew what Emperor Jingran said to Concubine Hua that afternoon, only that Emperor Jingran issued several imperial edicts the next day.The content of the imperial decree shocked the government and the public, and also brought huge waves to Xue Qi and Lin Sheng, causing them to take different paths.

The first imperial decree named the nine sons of the emperor as Crown Prince Qiong Wang Xuezhen to take charge of the government.

The second imperial decree, Hua Shaoyi, the daughter of Prime Minister Hua, married the crown prince and made him the crown prince concubine.

The third imperial decree, the emperor's seventh son, Wang Yi Xue Li, and the emperor's eighth son, King Jin Xue Zhen, resisted the decree and refused to obey it. From then on, they were not allowed to hold important positions in the court.King Yi Xue Li is in charge of offering sacrifices, and King Jin Xue Zhen is in charge of the ancestral temple. If there is no serious mistake, they cannot be dismissed.

The fourth imperial decree, Xue Li, King Yi, and Xue Zhen, King Jin, must not be moved unless they are treasonous or regicide. Anyone who resists the decree will be regarded as disrespectful.

After these four imperial decrees, everyone was shocked. No one expected that Emperor Jing Ran would decide the candidate for the crown prince so easily. Still defending him.

When the imperial decree was received, Xue Zhen and Lin Sheng were in the Lin Mansion. It was Zhuo Fugui who sent someone to look for them, and they hurried back to the Qiong Palace.When the two arrived at King Qiong's mansion, Wang Dehai, who came to pass the decree, had been waiting for a long time, but there was no impatient expression on his face, but he was smiling, as if there was some happy event, which made Xue Qi and Lin Sheng were a little confused. After all, this Wang Dehai was the chief steward, the head of the servants in the palace, and the celebrity in front of Emperor Jingran.

"Why did you let Director Wang come to announce the decree in person?" Xue Qi asked politely.

"Our family is here to congratulate His Royal Highness King Qiong." Wang Dehai replied with a smile, and immediately became serious again, "The Ninth Prince Qiong Wang Xue Zhen received the order—"

"My son accepts the order." Xue Qi led the whole house to kneel down.

"The ninth son of the emperor, Qiong Wang Xue Qi, was intelligent since he was a child, cheerful and sage, experienced military exploits, made great achievements in the court, and won my heart. I now designate him as the crown prince, and hereby—"

After hearing this imperial decree, Xue Qi, not only Xue Qi, everyone was stunned. No one thought that Emperor Jing Ran would establish a crown prince so soon.Xue Qi stayed there like this, he didn't come back to his senses for a long time, it was Wang Dehai who called him.

"His Royal Highness, hurry up and accept the order."

Xue Qi hurriedly bent down, "My son accepts the order, thank you father."

After receiving the imperial decree, Xue Qi stood up, hurriedly took out the purse in his sleeve to hand it to Wang Dehai, but Wang Dehai pushed the purse back in Xue Qi's hand, Xue Qi was very puzzled, just about to ask, Wang Dehai smiled He opened his mouth, "His Royal Highness, don't be in a hurry to reward our family, here is another imperial decree for you."

"There is one more?"

I saw the little eunuch behind handed over another imperial decree.

"Prince Xue Qi received the order—"

"My son accepts the decree." Xue Qi knelt down again, but he was very confused, not knowing why Emperor Jingran gave him two imperial decrees one after another.

"Hua Shaoyi, the daughter of the Prime Minister Huafeng of the current dynasty, is beautiful, intelligent, talented, and a model of women in the world. Today, she is bestowed on the crown prince Xue Qi as a concubine. After a hundred years, when the crown prince ascends the throne, she will be the empress. This—"

This imperial decree struck Xue Qi and Lin Sheng like a thunderbolt. Xue Qi hurriedly looked at Lin Sheng beside him, only to see that Lin Sheng's eyes were dull. Xue Qi saw confusion and puzzlement in his eyes. , saw sorrow, and finally, saw resistance.But at this moment, Xue Qi hurriedly stopped him.

"My son accepts the decree, thank you for your kindness." Xue Qi took the imperial decree and stood up, while Lin Sheng was still kneeling beside him. He looked at Xue Qi with puzzled eyes.Xue Qi pulled Lin Sheng up, then smiled and handed the purse in his sleeve to Wang Dehai, this time Wang Dehai took it.

"Our family is here to congratulate His Highness the Crown Prince. It can be said that His Highness is a double blessing! His Majesty has ordered the Ministry of Rituals to hurry up and prepare. I think your wedding date is not far away." Wang Dehai flattered.The so-called emperor and courtiers in one dynasty, I was favored during Emperor Jingran's reign, but Emperor Jingran's life span was obviously numbered, and after Xue Qi came to the throne, I had to rely on him.

"Director Wang is being polite." Seeing what Wang Dehai said, Xue Qi agreed.

"Our family won't bother you here anymore, His Majesty is still waiting for our family to go back and return."

Xue Qi was not polite to him either, he sent him to the door and went back.

When he returned to the room, Lin Sheng was still in a daze. He stood there motionless, as if he felt Xue Qi came in. He looked at Xue Qi, but his gaze was still blank.

After a while, Xue Qi spoke first, his voice a little hoarse, "Maozhi."

Lin Sheng came back to his senses, and said weakly, "What should I do, the emperor granted me a marriage."

Xue Qi didn't say anything, but stepped forward and hugged him, stroked his back, and then gently comforted him, "Don't worry, I will find a way." Although he said so, his eyes were dark. After a while, Lin Sheng didn't see it.

"Really?" Lin Sheng left Xue Qi's embrace, looked into Xue Qi's eyes, and asked him.

"Of course, you have to trust me." Xue Qi smiled.

"Well, it's really impossible, let's kneel at the gate of Chengqian Palace!" Lin Sheng said seriously, as if he was ready to kneel.

"Fool." Xue Qi smiled softly.

The one who went to Chengqian Palace to kneel before was the old emperor's heart, but we are nothing after all.

The author has something to say:

(* ̄▽ ̄)Baby wanted to put two chapters up today, so I put it up ((≧︶≦*)

The plot just jumped like this, Baobao found out that it feels more like writing about abuse~ About Emperor Jing Ran, I can only say that I feel sorry for the parents of the world, he really loves Xue Zhen.And everyone is selfish, Xue Zhen and Xue Qi are also selfish, they can sacrifice other things for what they want, but the two of them want different things.Xue Qi really loves Lin Sheng very much. It can be said that Lin Sheng is the person he loves the most in this world, but compared with the person he loves the most, his ambition should be more important.There are still a few chapters left in the first volume, and the second volume is about to start.

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