"Prince Ding'an, can you see clearly?" Concubine Shu's voice interrupted Shen Guo's thoughts.

He finally became firmer and suppressed some bad thoughts of his own.

Although Rong Feng's personality is uncertain, he is actually very organized and thoughtful in doing things. It can be understood from the fact that he has already grasped the current situation in his hands.

What happened, we still have to find Rong Feng to find out.

Concubine Shu saw that Shen Guo didn't say anything, she sneered and said: "My palace is speaking the truth, and I have ordered people to inform the royal family and the prime minister to come. I am not afraid to say it again in front of anyone, and I will definitely tell the world about it. Capture that heinous Rong Feng and execute him Ling Chi to make an example to others!"

Prime Minister?

It really is Hua Qi Yan!

Shen Guo and Xiao Ping secretly looked at each other, and they both had some understanding in their hearts.

"What's the matter between the son and General Xiao? Let's wait for the prime minister to come. Now, please go and change clothes." Concubine Shu put down a sentence, waved her sleeves and turned into the inner hall, and the palace servants also took the dagger away.

"Your Highness, what should we do now?" When the two were changing their outer robes in the room, Xiao Ping lowered his voice and said, "Who should I tell about the northern border? The matter of His Royal Highness being wrongfully murdered is probably related to Hua Qiyan. Can't get away with it."

"Such things happened at this juncture, and I can't even say a word of love for His Royal Highness. Concubine Shu is Hua Qiyan's person, and she killed His Highness and murdered the king with one bite. Now there is no one who can take charge of the overall situation." Shen Guochang Putting on the plain clothes, his words were full of worry, "If he really escapes, that's fine, I'm afraid that something else will happen."

"My lord, tell me..." Xiao Ping lowered his voice, "Is it possible that this matter is the crown prince..."

"Impossible." Shen Guo shook his head slowly, "His Royal Highness has just been canonized, and the momentum is just right. How could he dig his own grave and openly kill the king and father here? Although... that dagger is indeed His Highness's, but I guess that the prince in the palace is the one who killed the king and father." There must have been some kind of trap set in advance, His Highness fell into the trap and should have been caught on the spot, but managed to escape."

"But according to the rumors, the prince had a weird personality before. People in the palace were often killed and punished, and he was disrespectful to the emperor at one time..." Xiao Ping said, "The spies in the capital have inquired about some old things. It is said that His Royal Highness's The biological mother is actually General Qi's declared dead wife, who was forcibly snatched into the palace by the emperor. Do you think His Highness knew this, and he was so angry that he—"

Shen Guo glanced at him sharply: "You dare to talk nonsense about the royal family secrets, there are too many loose days in northern Xinjiang!"

Xiao Ping hastily bowed: "I'm talking too much."

Shen Guo no longer said anything to Xiao Ping, but his heart was entangled. Even Xiao Ping would think like this when he knew about this matter. Once Hua Qiyan released the rumors, I am afraid that the game will be overturned in the future, and the reputation of the royal family will also be ruined. Once it's over, it may take some twists and turns for Rong Feng to secure his throne.

"Go back to the northern border tomorrow." Shen Guo raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Ping, "No matter how chaotic the court is, the frontier should not be chaotic anyway. If there is a war, you should protect your father well. I will handle the matter of the military salary. solve."

Xiao Ping nodded, but hesitated a bit: "But the emperor's funeral is only today, according to the rules, I have to keep watch, so I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to leave now."

"Just go." Shen Guo's eyes flashed sharply, "I'll go and have a good chat with Hua Xiang."

The wind and snow were getting bigger and bigger, the clouds covered the sun, and the sky was dark and gray.

The people kneeling outside the Haiyao Hall of the Hot Spring Palace were all covered with snow, shivering from the cold and not daring to move.

Shen Guo was arranged to kneel in the inner hall, the situation was slightly better, the charcoal fire in the hall was sufficient and much warmer.

He lowered his head and waited patiently for Hua Qiyan's arrival. His surrounding ears were filled with the cries of the women who accompanied him in the palace, and his head was aching from the noise.

Shen Zi didn't think he was a patient person, but he knelt in a stiff posture for more than half an hour before he saw Zhou Hongde running to Concubine Shu with small steps and saying something.

Not long after that, a burst of wailing came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty—"

An old woman in palace costume who was over seventy years old walked in tremblingly and tremblingly supported by a palace maid, wiping tears and mourning in her eyes, but she did not lose half of her etiquette.

This person is the old concubine Xiaoren, followed by her own son, the emperor's brother Prince Rong, and Hua Qiyan in plain clothes.

It seemed that he hadn't seen Hua Qiyan for a long time, but Shen Guo also knew that he lost his arm and was imprisoned by Rong Feng, and was dismissed by the emperor. Even if he gained power now, he should still look weak .

But apart from his pale complexion and one empty sleeve, this man is still calm and breezy, with a plain crown and wooden hairpin, and the corners of his eyes and brows are a bit fierce.

"I am willing to go up on behalf of the emperor—" The old concubine Xiaoren cried so deeply that she seemed to faint at any moment.

Concubine Shu hurriedly stepped forward to comfort her: "Madam Taifei, please take care of yourself, there are still important matters waiting for you to decide."

Prince Rong has handsome features, but with a rich appearance, he also wiped a few tears at this moment: "Mrs. Shu, now the emperor was killed by that evil beast, and the empress left too early. Only you can make the decision in the harem. I heard that you were the only one present before the emperor's funeral, so what are you going to say?"

As soon as these words came out, the venue gradually became quiet.

All the concubines also pricked up their ears, wanting to hear the emperor's last words before his death, or, the edict.

Now that the crown prince is on the run and wanted for regicide, only the Eighth Prince from Concubine Shu can succeed to the throne, and Prime Minister Hua, who was dismissed from his official position before, came here in a grandiose manner, so it shows that the Eighth Prince's succession It's almost a smooth ride.

Sure enough, Concubine Shu choked up twice: "Twife, my lord. The situation was very urgent at that time. When the beast escaped, the emperor was only breathless. When I ran over, the emperor only had time to leave a word, the eighth prince! succession."

After finishing speaking, Concubine Shu seemed to be unable to hold on any longer, she fainted softly, and the maids hurriedly supported her.

The old concubine Xiaoren didn't feel dizzy or dazzled when she heard this, she exchanged a glance with Prince Rong, and then told the maids: "Quickly, help Concubine Shu to rest on the couch in the inner room!"

Hua Qiyan silently followed behind without saying a word, but as long as he walked in slowly, everyone could feel the chilling coldness on his body.

He didn't follow inside, but went straight to a group of kneeling people, stood in front of Shen Guo, and stretched out his good hand: "Zi Su, come here."

Shen Guo glanced at him with complicated eyes, finally got up by himself, and slightly rubbed his numb knees: "How is Hua Xiang these few days?"

Hua Qiyan reached out and grabbed his arm, her eyes were a little cold: "What? I was arrested by Rong Feng for a few days, and it's my life? Are you blaming me for not saving you? Look, am I here?" .”

The surrounding concubines looked at the appearance of the two of them, dared not speak out, and buried their heads even lower.

"Hua Xiang has overstepped." Shen Guo twitched his arms and frowned, "I just woke up today, and such a thing happened, and I never blamed the Prime Minister."

Hua Qiyan let go of his hand, and glanced at him: "My son, come with me. Speaking of which, you are also a member of the royal family. Prince Anle's mansion is far away in northern Xinjiang, and I am afraid it will be difficult to return to Beijing for a while."

After all, he didn't look at Shen Guo anymore, turned around and walked in, his steps were firm, but also a bit light.

Shen Guo slightly raised his eyebrows, he has been in this world for a few days, and now he can see something from people's walking.

This Prime Minister Hua is probably also a person who hides his secrets.

He followed Hua Qiyan into the inner room, and came to the emperor's bed. Concubine Shu was leaning on the soft couch beside her, and when she raised her eyes to see Shen Guo following, her eyes flickered and she didn't say anything, just handed her a hand. He gave Hua Qi Yan a look.

The old concubine Xiaoren turned around and saw Shen Guo frowned: "You are?"

Shen Guo saluted: "Father, King Anle of Northern Xinjiang."

"So it's Prince Anle's son." The old concubine Xiaoren nodded, "It's good that you are here."

Turning around to look at Concubine Shu again: "Concubine Shu, what you just said is true? You know, although the eighth prince is the emperor's own son, he is still young, only an eight-month-old baby. How can one ascend the throne? In the imperial family, there is no one else who can succeed to the throne."

Concubine Shu quit after hearing this, and her voice became sharper: "The old concubine is afraid that people will become confused when they are old. Who dares to tamper with the emperor's edict easily? Are you saying that I falsely preached the edict? Although the eighth prince is young, with Prime Minister Hua assisting him to teach him, and all the ministers working together to help him, he will definitely be a generation of wise emperors in the future! Once the emperor is gone, could it be that Prince Rong is thinking about the throne and wants to bully me, an orphan and widow!"

In front of so many people, Concubine Shu's remark tore her face apart, but she was not afraid at all, not to mention that General Qi from the Xiaoqi Battalion was waiting outside, even if only her cousin Hua Qi Yan was there, she could still Don't give face to this old concubine face to face.

Prince Rong said that he has the title of a prince, and he relied on his father's protection. He only eats, drinks, and has fun all day long. It's a joke to fight for the throne for the sake of face!

"You!" The old concubine Xiaoren trembled angrily. She never expected that Concubine Shu would dare to be so aggressive, and she didn't do anything superficial. Resignation, including you, the emperor has already neglected you before, how could you easily enter the emperor's study and see him being killed with your own eyes? I'm afraid you were full of lies from the beginning!"

"Oh." Hua Qiyan chuckled, and slowly walked forward, "The empress dowager really has a good memory. It's a pity that the emperor has already issued an order to clear the charges for his subjects before he was assassinated. Does the imperial concubine want to read the imperial decree? "

"Hmph!" The old concubine Xiaoren knew that she was no match for the Hua family, but she insisted on clarifying the matter, "If Concubine Shu really saw His Royal Highness committing murder with her own eyes, how could she be so calm and speak clearly? Prepared the speech in advance! The crown prince was just offended and rehabilitated, and he was newly appointed as the crown prince. How could he do such a rebellious thing? I think there must be a ghost in this matter, and the edict can only be passed on by Concubine Shu alone, so we should find the crown prince to investigate clearly Let’s make a decision!”

"A country cannot live without a king for a day!" Concubine Shu sat up abruptly, her eyes spitting fire, "The concubine's intention is to let the throne hang in the air. When will Rong Feng be found, and when will we discuss the matter of the crown prince?" ? Then if there is chaos in the court and Beidi comes to attack again, can you be the master!"

Shen Guo suddenly raised his eyes to look at Concubine Shu, even Xiao Ping hadn't confirmed Beidi's invasion, how did this deep palace woman know!

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