"Don't say anymore!" Mo Jingqi suddenly shouted. He didn't know where his strength came from, but he reached out and grabbed Mo Xiuyao's sleeve, "Kill me … … kill me right now as an apology to your Prince Ding Mansion. Kill me! "
Mo Xiuyao took a step back and easily broke free from Mo Jingqi's grip on his sleeve. He looked down at him calmly and said, "I have no interest in your life right now. If you want to die, then die by yourself. However … … I advise you to take it easy. Mo Jingli is still anxiously waiting right now. "
Mo Jingqi panted and looked at him, "Help me … … Help me kill Mo Jingqi and the Liu family."
As if he heard something strange, Mo Xiuyao asked, "What benefits will I get from helping you do this?" Mo Jingqi said, "Zhen will order the Empress Dowager and all of the princes and princesses other than the new emperor to be buried with you. This will be used as a sacrifice to the souls of your Mohist army. Is that enough?! "
"The emperor is truly vicious and merciless." Ye Li said with a soft sigh.
Mo Jingqi stared at Mo Xiuyao and asked, "Do you agree? Zhen can also write an edict to tell the world the truth of what happened that year. "
The bedroom was silent for a long time. Only then did Mo Xiuyao slowly let out a laugh. Holding Mo Xiaobao, he shook his head and said, "The Prince Ding Mansion and the Da Chu State no longer have anything to do with each other. The emperor should pray for his own good fortune. Li, let's go back. "Ye Li nodded and turned to follow Mo Xiuyao. Mo Jingqi wanted to get up from the bed, but he was powerless. Mo Xiuyao's voice came from the corner of the room, "Although that small bottle contains poison, it can prolong your life for a few days. It's up to Your Majesty to decide. "
On the dragon bed, Mo Jingqi stared blankly at the small bottle in his hand.
In the winding tunnel, Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao walked side by side. Mo Xiuyao hugged the sleepy Xiaobao and looked at Ye Li with a smile: "Is Ye Li curious why I gave him the medicine?"
Ye Li nodded. The medicine in the small bottle was indeed what she and Mo Xiuyao had snatched from Lei Tengfeng. It was exactly the same medicine that Mo Jingli had bought in the Southern Border Sacred Ground. It had also been specially refined by Shen Yang. Although it could not save Mo Jingqi's life, it could not be saved. But if Mo Jingqi used it, it could prolong his life for a few days. Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao both had some medical knowledge. Naturally, they could see that Mo Jingqi was like a lamp that had run out of oil and would not live past tomorrow.
Mo Xiuyao said with a smile: "Mo Jingqi's personality is strange, he will seek revenge for the smallest grievance. These past two days, he has been pushed hard by the Empress Dowager, Mo Jingli, and the Liu family. If we give him a chance to fight back, he will definitely give us a pleasant surprise. "Ye Li said with a faint smile:" I hope it won't be a scare. "Towards people like Mo Jingqi, Ye Li had some fear. It would be better if he died cleanly. Mo Xiuyao said with a smile: "You and I will just wait and see."
The next morning, good news came from the palace. The Emperor ordered the officials to attend morning court.
Hearing this news, the officials and nobles in the Imperial City were all shocked. It had to be known that the news they received was that the Emperor was definitely not going to get better. While he was lying on the sickbed, Prince Li had been handling court affairs on his behalf. Suddenly, news of the Emperor wanting all the officials to attend morning court had naturally shocked them greatly. The more timid ones even felt their legs turn to jelly. They wondered if the Emperor had used some kind of trick to deceive them and then secretly observed their loyalty. If that was the case, they would really be at death's door.
Hearing this news, Mo Jingli was also shocked and angry. His first reaction was naturally disbelief. Before giving Mo Jingqi the medicine, he had already found someone to test it. This poison was basically untreatable. Also, when Muhou went yesterday, she looked like she was about to die. This morning, she was able to attend morning court. How was this possible?!
At the same time, Old Duke Hua and a group of old officials from the previous Emperor's time also received the news of morning court. After Mo Jingqi ascended the throne, these old officials had always been wary of him. Thus, they had long tried to get them to retire or demote. Although there were not many of them left, their influence in the court was not small. This time, Mo Jingqi had also sent them to the palace.
At the palace gates, the officials and nobles who met each other all had different expressions. Old Duke Hua's hair and beard were all white. He was supported by his son and grandson as he walked. Along the way, there were many officials who came up to greet him.
"Duke Hua." Mo Jingli was wearing the regent's embroidered robe. He looked very noble.
Duke Hua squinted his old eyes and stroked his snow-white beard. He looked at Mo Jingli with a smile and said, "So it's Li Wang. I haven't seen Li Wang for a few years. Your Highness Li Wang has become more dignified. Us old fellows are really old. " Duke Hua had been recuperating at home for the past few years and did not like to go out. Counting the years, he had not seen Mo Jingli for four or five years. Although he was now in a high position, Mo Jingli did not want to offend Duke Hua. He cupped his hands and smiled, "Old Duke, you must be joking. My insignificant abilities are not worthy of your attention." Duke Hua looked at Mo Jingli with a smile and said, "Your Highness Li Wang is becoming more and more eloquent."
Mo Jingli accompanied Duke Hua to the Qinzheng Hall for the morning court. They chatted as they walked, "Prince Ding has returned to the capital in two days. I wonder if Old Duke has seen him?"
Duke Hua shook his head and said, "I'm old. It's inevitable that I'm not up to date with news. I have to thank Prince Ding for informing me of Prince Ding's return. If Prince Ding still remembers that I have some relations with the Prince Ding Mansion, I'm sure we'll be able to meet in a few days. Now that Prince Ding has just returned to the capital, he must have a lot of things to do. Let's not disturb him. "Mo Jingli smiled faintly and said," Old Duke, you're right on time. Today, the Emperor summoned Old Duke to the palace … "
Duke Hua smiled and said, "It must be because the Emperor's body has recovered. He's so happy that he wants us old men to celebrate for the Emperor."
"Is that so?" Mo Jingli did not refute. He looked at Duke Hua apologetically and said, "Old Duke, I …" Duke Hua did not make things difficult for him. He smiled and said, "Your Highness Li is a young man. He won't be able to walk with us old men. Your Highness Li will go first. "Mo Jingli cupped his hands and smiled," If that's the case, Old Duke, take care. I will take my leave first. "
"I won't send you off." Duke Hua smiled.
Seeing Mo Jingli walk away with majestic steps, the smile on Duke Hua's face gradually faded. His son, who was supporting him, said worriedly, "Father, the Emperor hasn't summoned us to the palace for a few years. This time … I'm afraid it won't be simple. " Duke Hua sighed helplessly and said, "If the Emperor wants his subjects to die, they have no choice but to die. Moreover, he only summoned us to the palace. It's not like we're the only family. Forget it … When you reach the palace, remember, the less you say, the less you make mistakes. It's not bad if you don't say anything. If there's anything, this old man can still block it for you. "
"Father, it's all because I'm useless …" The eldest son of the Hua family was already over fifty years old. He supported Duke Hua and said with a face full of shame. If it wasn't for the incompetence of their descendants, why would their father, who was almost eighty years old, have to personally come to the palace to block the schemes of the Emperor for them?
Duke Hua waved his hand and said, "I don't know how many more days I can protect you. I'll count on it as long as I can. I'm thinking that today's matter might have something to do with Prince Ding. "
"What do you mean?" The eldest son of the Hua family was shocked. He did not dare to show it on his face. He could only lower his voice and ask.
Duke Hua said, "I just heard from King Li that Prince Ding came back in two days. As soon as Prince Ding came back, His Majesty recovered. Do you think this is a coincidence? "
"But … with Prince Ding's temper, he would never save His Majesty." They had all watched Prince Ding grow up. Even if they had not seen each other for many years, their basic temperament would not change. Prince Ding was not a refined and generous person when he was young. After more than ten years, it was impossible for him to develop a temperament that repaid evil with good.
Duke Hua sighed and said, "I'm just afraid … that His Majesty's days are numbered."
"Father, you're saying that His Majesty summoned us to the palace to …" Entrust his children to him.
Duke Hua waved his hand and said, "Let's go. We'll know when we see."
Today, the Hall of Diligent Government was full. There were many more people than usual for the morning court. Many young courtiers found that there were several old courtiers that they did not even know standing in front of them. There was also the Prince of the Imperial family. They all faintly knew that something big was going to happen today. The timid ones couldn't help but shrink in the back, not daring to say a word. Those who stood in the front were whispering to each other, exchanging their opinions. It could be seen from the positions that these courtiers had been divided into two groups. One group surrounded Mo Jingli, and the other group surrounded Prime Minister Liu. They all looked at each other with hostility. The other group was independent of these people. However, there were only a few of them. They were all old men over sixty years old, and those who did not have much power.
"His Majesty is here!" A eunuch's sharp voice sounded in the hall.
The hall suddenly fell into silence. Everyone couldn't help but look at the empty dragon chair. After a while, a series of footsteps came from the back of the hall. Mo Jingqi, who hadn't been seen for a long time, walked out with the help of a eunuch. Because he had been sick for a long time, Mo Jingqi was so sick that he was emaciated. The dragon robe on his body could no longer hold him up, making him look weirdly out of place. His face was still sallow, but his lips were a striking dark red, and his eyes were astonishingly bright and sharp.
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! "
Mo Jingqi looked down at those courtiers and said calmly, "Greetings, my dear courtiers. Come, announce the imperial edict. "
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