As time went by, the servants gradually became excited. Weren't there rumors outside that their Master was ambitious and had been preparing for a rebellion a few years ago? They originally didn't believe it because they, who were "under the same roof", didn't notice anything. However, after hearing so much, they couldn't help but have doubts. And now, if Wangye really didn't have such thoughts, he could come back openly. Why did he come back so quietly? It was enough to show that perhaps there really was such a matter.
The people outside were saying how powerful Wangye was. Did this mean that Wangye really had the ability to ascend the throne? If it was really like this, how could it not make people excited. After all, as the saying goes, when a person attains the Dao, even his chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven. If their Wangye became the Emperor, then wouldn't their status immediately double?
The more they thought, the more they started to fantasize about what they would do in the future.
Of course, the majority of people held this beautiful idea. Some people thought that they were still rational. Speaking of which, what if Wangye didn't succeed? Right now, Wangye was the public enemy of all the other Princes. Moreover, he had offended so many people in the past. If he was defeated, then they were afraid that they wouldn't have a good ending.
Therefore, they were terrified and uneasy. The more they thought, the more fearful they were. They felt as if a knife was placed on their necks. The thought of leaving the fu was born. As for what to do, it wasn't clear. It must be known that right now, their entire person was muddle-headed.
However, the current Jin Wangfu was still under strict control. Even if there were some people in the wangfu who had small problems, or simply because of fear, they could forget about taking half a step out of the wangfu. After a few more shichen (1 shichen = 2 hours), everything would be rewritten.
Li Hongyuan and Jingwan peacefully ate breakfast. It was still that familiar taste, it was just as delicious.
If she had eaten it for a long time, she might feel that it was normal. However, the situation was different now. She hadn't eaten it for a long time, so she ate it very comfortably. Jing Wan couldn't help but drink half a bowl of porridge.
Li Hongyuan saw it, "Sure enough, the things in the fu are more to your taste."
Jingwan wiped her mouth. "It's just because I haven't eaten for a long time." The familiar delicacies were one thing. In fact, it might be because they had returned to a familiar environment. Perhaps the current capital was not stable, but a familiar environment would always make people feel more at ease. This psychological factor should be present in most people.
Li Hongyuan nodded and did not say anything. He was acting as usual.
"Ah Yuan, what do you need to do today?" After eating, Jingwan asked while holding her chin and tilting her head.
"There's no need to do anything. Just wait." Everything that needed to be arranged had already been arranged.
Therefore, during these few hours, they would actually be quite free.
Jingwan looked outside. It was clearly the most tense moment, but they still seemed to be the same.
Tsk, as expected, he shouldn't be worried. As for what would happen if he failed, he shouldn't think too much about it. It was meaningless. When the time came, he should do what he should do.
Thus, Jingwan started her daily routine of nurturing the baby in the prince's mansion in a good mood.
Then, when looking at the flowers and plants, she finally realized that one person was missing. Then, she remembered what was going on. "Where is Qing Ju? Where is she? Bring her to see me. "
Since Jingwan's accident, Qing Ju had been locked up. However, the master did not say anything, and the nannies did not say anything. Therefore, other than being locked up, everything else was fine.
Qing Ju was locked up in the main courtyard. Therefore, she knew that Jingwan and the others had come back last night. During their absence, she did not get any news, so she did not know how Jingwan was doing. As time went by, she became more and more tormented. Sometimes, she would wake up in nightmares about Jingwan's accident. Even if the meal was the same as before, she could not eat much. Under such circumstances, Qing Ju naturally became thin, haggard, and dispirited. Although she knew that Jingwan was safe and sound last night and slept well, she still felt terrible.
Therefore, when Jingwan saw Qing Ju, she couldn't believe it either. Her first reaction was that Qing Ju might have been mistreated, but on second thought, that shouldn't be the case. When they weren't around, everything in the main courtyard was under her wet nurse's control. Her wet nurse had always treated her maidservants well and even treated them like her own daughters. Qing Ju's mistake wasn't done on purpose. Since she was waiting for her to deal with it, then there shouldn't be any mistreatment.
Soon, Jingwan also understood the reason. She was lively in nature, but she was straightforward in nature. Her loyalty to her was unquestionable. Often, it was because of this that some things became more and more unbearable.
Looking at Qing Ju kneeling on the ground quietly, Lin Mengya felt that not only did her clothes look empty and unsuitable, but her temperament had also changed completely. To a large extent, a person's temperament could be changed by a major accident. However, the accident of Qing Ju was not serious. For her, perhaps there was nothing more serious than what everyone thought.
Jingwan sighed, "Get up."
She was already in such a state. This punishment was enough. She must have remembered the lesson.
"Please punish me, Your Highness."
Speaking of which, Qing Ju's biggest mistake should be that she had private relations with a man. This was originally a great crime, especially as she was the head maidservant by her master's side. To a large extent, her every action was closely related to her master. If something were to happen, it would be blamed on her master by outsiders. To put it lightly, it would be said that she was not strict enough and did not discipline her properly. To put it heavily, it would be said that she was disloyal to her master. What would be ruined would not only be her own reputation.
Being deceived and used to harm her master was also unforgivable. However, she was also a victim in nature. It would not be tolerated in other places. Jingwan was different. There were intentional homicide and negligent homicide. Jingwan would not flog her to death or sell her because of this incident. However, this girl was obviously stubborn.
"Then from today, go to do the cleaning. You are in charge of the courtyard in the main courtyard." Jingwan was helpless. If she really did not do something, she would probably want to apologize with death.
"Yes, thank you, Master."
Compared with Fu Rong, Qing Ju was actually a real qualified maid.
Fu Rong's kind, to put it bluntly, was a rebellious person.
It was originally a small matter. Once it was solved, it would be over. However, after this incident, Qing Ju would really not be able to marry for the rest of her life. If Jingwan took her to the palace, she might die of old age in the palace. If not, she would be destined to live in the countryside.
"Why do you worry about such a small matter?" Li Hongyuan said discontentedly.
"Don't worry about it. It's just a matter of a few words." Jingwan said helplessly.
"Wan Wan, there is one thing that I have to remind you. The maids around you have been with you for many years and are loyal to you. It's normal that you treat them differently and are particularly soft-hearted. However, if you treat them gently today, it will intensify the impression that you are" soft-hearted "in other people's hearts. Perhaps, they will subconsciously think that even if they do something wrong, they will be forgiven by you. Especially when they don't make mistakes subjectively, the consequence is that they are not careful enough and may be used by others. You should know that this kind of situation sometimes leads to a big disaster. The higher the position, the more dangerous it will be."
Jingwan was stunned. She really did not think so much at this moment, but it was a fact.
Jingwan looked at Qing Ju again with hesitation.
Qing Ju knelt down again, "Your Highness, please kill me."
Jingwan's lips trembled slightly. It was not so easy to change something that was deeply ingrained in one's bones.
"Your Highness, this servant's mistake should have been punishable by death. Your Highness is merciful and took pity on this servant, so you let it go. This servant feels that what His Highness said is right. In the future, Your Highness will stand in a higher position. That position requires you to show your supreme prestige to deter the people below. This servant only wishes to die and serve Your Highness in the next life. At that time, this servant will not make such a stupid mistake again. Your Highness, please kill me. "
Qing Ju's words had crossed the line. No maid would be bold enough to do so, but no one would care about it.
Jingwan closed her eyes and did not speak. Her body was trembling slightly.
Li Hongyuan could not bear it, and neither could Nanny Gong and the others. In fact, it was not a big problem to be soft-hearted. They could be the bad guy and help him establish his prestige. There was no need to force her to change. In fact, compared to before, there was a change. At least, the scope of her soft-hearted target was narrowing.
However, after the previous incident, Li Hongyuan still had some things to do. He still hoped that his wife could stand on her own. However, when he thought about it, his wife seemed to be doing well without him. So, he was the source of her "weakness"? This understanding made the living hell happy and unhappy.
As a man, his self-esteem would probably be greatly satisfied if his wife relied on him. This was also what Li Hongyuan had devoted his life to in this life — to hold up the sky for her, to protect her, and to make sure that she would not have to worry about anything. However, Jingwan's situation was like she could take care of herself, but he blocked her and blocked her brilliance. Tsk …
He wanted to raise her to the highest position. In the beginning, he was like a mascot. He only wanted to give her the best and let her live well. However, as he got to know her more and more, he realized that this was actually a waste of God's gift. In her heart, she would not be willing to be a "vase".
In comparison, others only saw her as his vassal. In fact, he preferred to be closely connected by people and history books.
In this way, it was not enough to just protect her under his wings. In this way, no matter how much she did, others would not see it as her merit. Therefore, although his heart ached, he still wanted to force her. It was not that he had not forced her before, but it was very gentle. After that, it was often left unsettled and the effect was limited.
Now that he had the opportunity, and it happened to be someone by her side, he naturally wanted to make good use of it.
"Wan Wan, I won't force you. It's okay, I'll take care of everything." Li Hongyuan said softly.
However, Jingwan, who had her eyes closed, did not see Li Hongyuan's extremely cold expression and even the cold look in his eyes. He knew that he was her weakness. As long as it was related to him, other people and things had to be put aside. It had to be said that Li Hongyuan had been scheming and scheming against Jingwan from the beginning.
Sure enough, after waiting for a while, Li Hongyuan got the answer he wanted.
"Take her away and flog her to death."
Li Hongyuan smiled. Even if the others wanted to plead for Qing Ju, they did not dare to speak when they saw Li Hongyuan's expression. No matter how he treated Jingwan, in their eyes, he was still the most terrifying existence. One look, one expression, could make people tremble in fear.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I'll take my leave now." Qing Ju kowtowed three times to Jingwan. There was no resentment in her eyes. Instead, she was calmer than ever. She was a sinner. At the end, she could use her life to establish the dignity of the Princess, which could be regarded as a little atonement.
Jingwan did not open her eyes and did not look at Qing Ju for the last time.
Li Hongyuan stroked Jingwan's back again and again to calm her down.
Jingwan's mood was naturally not good after that. She was a little tired.
Jingwan did not react for a moment, but Nanny Gong and the others noticed something strange. The Prince doted on the Princess to the core and did not do everything for her. Suddenly, he acted so ruthlessly. There must be a purpose. And this purpose was roughly guessed when Li Hongyuan looked at the map after Jingwan fell asleep in the afternoon.
They did not dare to believe it. However, when they thought about it, it seemed that this was something their master would do.
When he just ascended the throne, he personally led the army and let the Empress be the regent.
When this happened, the reaction of the court officials was still unknown.
With such a monarch, the officials would probably be alternating between relief and headache at any time.
The banquet in the palace was still going on. Usually, it would last until the middle of the afternoon. Whether they knew it or not, the emotions on their faces might not be real. In a palace banquet, this group of people would always be the best actors. As for those who were not good at acting, they were basically invisible. It was best for them to sit obediently and eat their own food.
Although Luo Peishan asked for leave, everyone knew that it was just an excuse. Therefore, he and Madame Luo still brought their son and daughter-in-law to the palace to pay a New Year's visit. No one felt that there was anything wrong with it. However, except for the eldest son and his daughter-in-law, no one else was brought.
However, even though it was the New Year, there were still people who did not stop. For no reason, they would bring Li Hongyuan out for a walk to stimulate Le Chengdi's traumatized heart.
Le Chengdi's secret edict to Li Suyan had not been sent back. He only knew that the bastard was getting closer and closer to the capital. On the surface, he did not follow the edict. His unhurried speed made Le Chengdi on the verge of exploding. And some people who were against Li Hongyuan only thought that their plan to stop him was successful. According to the news, Li Hongyuan would need at least three or four days to return. This time was enough. When the time came, they would set up an inescapable net. They did not believe that he would not die.
Le Chengdi was repeatedly stabbed in the back. It was difficult to get rid of his anger. He drank a lot of wine. This time, he drank a lot. He went to the side hall of Qianchen Hall to rest. Because there were people with ulterior motives, they naturally followed to serve him. And there were more than one such person. After a few words, more people joined in. Then, the concubines did not want to be outdone. Even if their children were still young, they all wanted to make their presence known in front of Le Chengdi.
Thus, intentionally or unintentionally, the royal family gathered in one place, while the court officials gathered in another.
Everyone wanted to get closer to Le Chengdi. Le Chengdi only felt his ears buzzing, which made his head hurt even more. "All of you, shut up."
In the side hall, everyone immediately quieted down. They looked at Le Chengdi with some fear.
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. We are just worried about Your Majesty's dragon body." Noble Consort Su sat on the side and said softly.
However, Le Chengdi would not be comforted by such words. His eyes were cold, full of hostility and depression. "Worried about my dragon body? You can't wait for me to die! "
"Your Majesty, how can you say that? You are the emperor, the father, and the husband. You are our sky, our everything." Noble Consort Su's tone was still unchanged. But if one looked carefully, they would find that she did not really care about what she said. Moreover, she sat upright and had no intention of getting close to Le Chengdi. Was this how a concubine should appease the emperor?
However, regardless of whether this was true or not, it still gave Le Chengdi some comfort. In his opinion, Noble Consort Su's words couldn't be more correct. He was their everything. Whether he gave or took, it all depended on his words.
"Well, all of you, get out. No one is allowed to come near without my permission." Le Chengdi waved his hand impatiently.
Many people hesitated, but still moved out. However, there were also people who sat as still as Mount Tai.
"I think it's better for you to stay here." Prince Kang suddenly said.
Le Chengdi shot a sharp look at him. "Bastard, how dare you disobey me?"
"Father, what are you talking about? However, in the past, when I was obedient, you still scolded me and didn't give me any face. I'm an adult now and I have my dignity and face. Therefore, I've had enough of those things in the past. Today, since Imperial Father said to disobey, then I'll disobey for once. Guards — "
Following Prince Kang's loud shout, a group of imperial guards rushed into the hall and surrounded everyone. Every entrance and exit was tightly blocked, and the weapons in their hands were clearly pointed at them.
If the people still didn't realize what was going on, then they were really idiots.
As several palace servants were killed, screams rose one after another. Everyone covered their heads and ran around.
Prince Kang snatched a knife and chopped down at the two younger brothers nearby. "If you don't want to die, shut up for this prince." Prince Kang, who was still a gentleman a moment ago, showed his true colors now. Holding the bloody knife, his face was excited. It was a kind of excitement and trembling because he was about to get what he wanted.
In the blink of an eye, two more people died, but no one dared to make a sound.
Le Chengdi trembled with anger. He pointed at Prince Kang, "You, you, you unfilial son, how dare you try to usurp the throne? How dare you! "
Prince Kang walked in with a knife and a twisted smile, "Listen to what Father is saying. I have already done this. Why would I not dare?" As he spoke, he raised the knife and approached Le Chengdi little by little. "In fact, I didn't want to come to this, but I was forced by Father. You supported the other brothers, praised them, and belittled me. Everything the others did was right, but everything I did was wrong. Especially Li Hongyuan. He was obviously an unfilial bastard, but you still held him in the palm of your hand. However, it turned out that he was the most insidious and cunning one. No matter how much you spoiled him, he didn't take you seriously. But rest assured, Father, I will share your burden and punish him well. "
Le Chengdi trembled even more. On the one hand, he was angry. On the other hand, he was afraid. He subconsciously stepped back, "Come, come, take this beast down for me. Yu Zhongqing …"
Prince Kang sneered, "Father, you are really old and confused. Take a good look. These people are the Imperial Guards. Do you know what the Imperial Guards mean? You know better than anyone what it means." In the past, when Prince Kang looked at Le Chengdi, he was always in awe. Because of his words, all his emotions would be swayed. Now, looking at him, he was just so-so. Sure enough, the feeling of controlling the life and death of others was really pleasant, too pleasant.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. Yu Zhongqing, where is he, where is he? Come in, come in immediately to see me! "
Sure enough, a man came in from outside the gate. His posture was straight, his hand was holding a knife. His back was against the light, giving people a feeling of indomitable spirit.
In the past, when facing Le Chengdi, Yu Zhongqing always lowered his eyebrows and restrained his eyes. But now, he looked directly at him without avoiding. His eyes were also very calm. "Your Majesty."
Le Chengdi suddenly found that Yu Zhongqing's betrayal made him angrier than his son forcing him to abdicate. "Yu Zhongqing, I treated you well and gave you a heavy responsibility. Is this how you repay me? How dare you betray me! "
"Father, why do you say such things? As the saying goes, fish seek water and grass to live; birds choose good trees to nest; good birds choose trees to nest; virtuous ministers choose masters to serve. Lord Yu just thought that this son was more suitable for you. How can you say that I betrayed you? "
Le Chengdi was full of hatred. His eyes looked like he wanted to cut Yu Zhongqing into pieces. However, Yu Zhongqing had already restrained his gaze.
Prince Kang turned his knife and pointed at Le Chengdi's chief eunuch, "Go get the blank imperial edict."
That eunuch didn't dare to disobey and hurriedly left, followed by an imperial guard.
"You want to force me to write an imperial edict? Do you think the courtiers are stupid? Moreover, you have no virtue and no ability. You killed your brother and tried to kill your father. You still want to sit on the throne? "
Being derided by Le Chengdi again, Prince Kang's eyes turned red. He raised his knife and slashed like a madman, "Shut up, shut up, you old thing, shut up for me —"
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