The Red Veil
Find Pan Chong?
"First Prince, you'd better stay in the East Palace. His Majesty has ordered that you are not allowed to leave the East Palace, let alone enter."
Calling him 'First Prince' was not surprising. Since his title as Crown Prince had been stripped and he was not conferred the title of King, he could only call him 'First Prince' according to his rank.
Jing Hua had not heard of this title for more than a decade.
He said, "I am the Crown Prince. Imperial Father will not treat me like this. Go and find Mister Pan. Go, go quickly!"
The two guards looked at each other, determined.
"His Majesty's orders cannot be disobeyed!"
They pushed the Crown Prince into the room, closed the door, and locked it.
Once glorious, he was now under house arrest.
He took a few steps back and bumped into a pillar. His back hurt and his legs went limp.
He sat on the floor again.
This time, he was completely dumbfounded.
It was as if he was drunk.
The entire palace was plunged into a storm of blood in the middle of the night.
Qi Zhen Emperor was so angry that he fell ill and almost died.
The Eastern Palace, which was originally full of joy, was also destroyed in less than five minutes after the news of Fuyang Hall spread. In the entire Eastern Palace, the remaining forces of the Crown Prince were all killed one by one.
Except for a few eunuchs and palace maids, almost everyone who was involved was dead.
In the bridal chamber.
Kong Yu heard the commotion outside. She heard the sound of swords, screams, and blood splattering on the palace walls.
She lowered her head and calmly stared at the blood-red veil embroidered with lifelike mandarin ducks and water ripples. Because the window was open, the cold wind outside slowly poured in and gently blew up the red veil on her head.
Until —
The red veil was blown to the ground.
She stared at the red veil for a long time, not reacting.
At this moment, someone pushed open the door anxiously, shouting, "Princess, it's bad!"
She looked up and saw that it was her maid, Juan 'er.
Juan 'er wiped her tears and threw herself at her feet. Her eyes were full of tears as she anxiously said, "The Crown Prince has rebelled and besieged the palace to force the abdication. The Emperor has ordered that all of them are to be sentenced to death. The Crown Prince has also been sent to the East Palace and placed under house arrest."
His tone was laced with sympathy for the Crown Prince and pity for Kong Yu.
Hearing this, Kong Yu was extremely calm.
He only asked, "When did this happen?"
"Two hours ago."
"Who's the rescuer?"
"Prince Yi."
"Then, what else did the Crown Prince do besides besieging the palace to force the abdication?"
"The fire at Chengqing Hall was also caused by the Crown Prince."
One question and one answer!
When she heard the last answer, Kong Yu's heart finally relaxed.
Once the Crown Prince took the blame, Jing Rong would be able to leave the prison safely.
And she asked again.
"How is the Emperor now?"
Juan 'er replied, "I heard he fainted. The imperial physician has already rushed over."
As she spoke, she began to cry.
Kong Yu raised her right hand and gently stroked Juan 'er's head.
She smiled. "Poor Juan 'er. You've been by my side since you were young. If I knew this day would come, I wouldn't have brought you into the palace. No, I shouldn't have brought you back to the capital when we were at Emerald Retreat. You wouldn't have been trapped in the capital and the palace forever. I'm sorry."
Juan 'er wiped her tears and shook her head vigorously.
"It's Juan 'er's good fortune to be able to stay by Your Highness' side. No matter what happens, Juan 'er will never leave Your Highness. I will always be by your side."
"Silly girl, how can you think like this? If you can leave the palace, then leave. This palace is not a place for people to stay. "
"Your Highness …"
"Be obedient and leave the palace. I will think of a way to send you out."
Although Juan 'er shook her head desperately, Kong Yu had already made up her mind.
She took a deep breath and got up from the bed. Her red gown reflected the fiery candles, making her look extremely beautiful.
She walked to the window and closed it. She walked outside and looked at the messy courtyard. Her eyes were as calm as still water.
Outside, it started to rain.
The drizzling rain fell on her shoulders and face, and it was cold.
The corners of her mouth gently rose, revealing a smile that could penetrate people's hearts. Inadvertently, people couldn't see through her.
Under her beautiful red sleeves, her slender fingers slowly curled up and clenched into a fist.
At this moment, she was prepared.
A decision she made before she married into the Eastern Palace.
…
Late at night.
The ink-black night sky was unusually treacherous.
In Bamboo Creek Garden.
Inside Bamboo Creek Garden, Ji Yunshu's mind was still replaying Jing Rong's words.
"That was not only the Crown Prince's decision, but also yours!"
These words had been reverberating in her ears ever since she left the palace, unable to go away.
She knew she made the wrong decision, but as long as it could save Jing Rong, she was willing.
She took a deep breath and looked in the direction of the palace. Her heart was flustered.
Shi Zijin asked, "Why didn't you tell His Highness?"
Ji Yunshu shook her head and smiled.
"I can't tell him!"
"Why? If you tell him, His Highness will understand. "
"Then, can you understand?" Ji Yunshu asked back.
Shi Zijin was stunned and didn't speak.
Ji Yunshu continued, "I can't tell him, because he knows that I can choose to find evidence to prove that it was Old General Li who did it, and report his crimes to the higher-ups. But I can't! For the little heir and the hundred thousand soldiers, I can't do that. Moreover, we don't have any evidence. I have no other choice but to make a deal with Prince Yi. "
Helpless!
Jing Rong returned to the Supreme Court's prison after leaving the palace.
From the moment he came in, he sat on the straw mat. His gaze was downcast and his fists were clenched. His eyes were absent-minded and unfocused.
His cold brows carried a soul-stirring aura. It was as if the slightest touch could refract thousands of volts of electricity.
Because of this, he was too quiet.
So quiet that not the slightest bit of abnormality could be seen.
But it was very frightening.
His ink-black pupils dilated little by little.
For many years, he never fought. But today, he was wrong. The more he wanted to hide, the more he couldn't.
Although Qi Zhen was so angry that he vomited blood, his body was fine. The imperial physicians took turns to watch over him, not daring to leave.
Jing Yi also accompanied him throughout the night, unwilling to leave even half a step. Qi Zhen only woke up when the hazy sky brightened.
He called out Jing Yi's name, calling him over to him.
"Imperial Father, speak. Son is here."
He was very nervous.
Qi Zhen slightly narrowed his eyes and moved his lips. After a long time, he struggled to say a few words.
"Let Jing Rong out."
Even at this time, you're still thinking about Jing Rong? '
At least you're a father.
Jing Yi accepted the order. "Yes, Son understands."
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