The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 787
The second prince cast his eyes on the emperor, only to see that the emperor didn't say anything after saying this sentence.

But he looked at his third brother with deep disappointment in his eyes.

The second prince sighed, father is also reluctant to part with Huo Huaizhong, right?It's just that it's hard to get over it.

It's a pity that the third younger brother didn't even dare to intercede for Huo Huaizhong, which made his father lose his footing.

At the same time, the father should be disappointed with the third child, such behavior is too selfish.

"Father, please let Rong Erchen make a point or two for Mr. Huo."

"Oh? What? You want to intercede for Huo Huaizhong?"

The emperor looked at the second prince. He was always angry with this benevolent and loyal son.

But now that I think about it again, among these sons, only the second son is kind and loyal.

If there is such a benevolent monarch in a peaceful and prosperous age, it will be good news for the people of Taixia.

It's a pity that the second child lacked a bit of courage. If he faced those small countries with wolfish ambitions and bravery in Daxing, Dayan would naturally suffer.

"Father! Master Huo was also confused for a moment. Considering that he has worked hard for the court for decades, please ask Father to punish him lightly."

The second prince pleaded for Huo Huaizhong and had his own considerations.

One is that he thinks that his father is also reluctant, and the other is that after this incident, he believes that the relationship between Huo Huaizhong and the third child can no longer be so close.

The third child just abandoned Huo Huaizhong just now. Does Huo Huaizhong have no resentment in his heart?It is very possible that he will no longer be loyal to the third child from now on.

Furthermore, the third child is unreliable, and Huo Huaizhong and those officials who are attached to the third child understand it well.

If I plead for him, maybe I can switch to my own name.

As for the third son's side concubine, that's even less of a concern.In front of the family, what is a prostitute?
For their family, even the first daughter can be abandoned when it is absolutely necessary.

At that time, not only will I get benefits, but I will also gain fame. Isn't it the best of both worlds?
Taking a step back, if Huo Huaizhong continued to be loyal to the third child, that would be fine.

Anyway, there can be no estrangement between these two people, and mutual suspicion is inevitable.

I just begged my father a few words, such a deal is not a loss.

If the father didn't want to spare Huo Huaizhong, it would be a matter of missing two sentences.No matter how bad it is, I will be scolded a few times, anyway, it is very cost-effective.

The second prince had weighed the pros and cons of this matter in his mind just now, and he was sure it was feasible, so he opened his mouth.

He had to be cautious, after all he was not alone.Otherwise, he would be a real sinner if he hurt his mother and all the officials who depended on him.

After hearing this, everyone in the hall had different expressions.It's very obvious that Huo Huaizhong is from the lineage of the third prince.

Why the second prince begged for the third prince's people, this is really incredible!

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, feeling that it was incredible.

Even the eldest prince laughed at the second child's idiot in An'an's heart, and risked being reprimanded and punished by his father to plead for mercy for the third child?

Isn't this being kicked by a donkey in the brain?It's just plain stupid.

The second child used to take pity on this and that, is it just to show his benevolence and righteousness?
It's not that the first prince didn't guess the second prince's intentions, he suspected that the second prince wanted to recruit Huo Huaizhong into the gang, but he didn't like this person.

It doesn't matter whether the second child is benevolent and righteous, or hypocritical!He is not very optimistic about the person who was originally attached to the third child.

But he didn't intend to intervene before, but now he can't let the second child become a good person and get benefits at the same time.

When Huo Huaizhong's originally gloomy face heard this pleading, it immediately burst into color.

He turned his stiff neck and looked to the side, only to find that it was the second prince who pleaded for him.

He then glanced at the emperor, seeing that the emperor's expression was a little loose, and immediately began to cry.

He was also stunned just now, but now his whole body of quickness returned.

The eldest prince also hurried forward to intercede for him. This person had targeted himself before, but now he pleaded for him, and he would always gain a good reputation for being magnanimous.

"Father! Lord Huo was in a moment of impatience just now, so he said nonsense. Although my son is angry in his heart, please forgive him for the sake of his hard work in the past."

This sentence made everyone astonished. Although the second prince pleaded for Huo Huaizhong, everyone was a little surprised, but they could accept it.

After all, the second prince had a kind heart, and seeing Huo Huaizhong's pity, he pleaded for mercy.

But what kind of temperament the eldest prince has, I believe everyone in the court knows.

Moreover, Huo Huaizhong had been targeting him just now, and the eldest prince had pleaded for him, which made people dumbfounded.

Seeing that the eldest and second child both pleaded for mercy, the emperor was also relieved by Lao Huai, and even his eyes softened a lot.

Seeing that something was wrong with the momentum, the third prince hurriedly wanted to restore his image in everyone's hearts.

But just as he was about to speak out, he was interrupted by a rapid coughing sound.

"Cough! Cough! Cough!"

Seeing that Prince Jing coughed twice, he quickly covered his mouth with a handkerchief.

The emperor shifted his gaze to Prince Jing, seeing that the fourth child was blushing from coughing, and his brows were tightly wrinkled.

Prince Jing noticed the change in the emperor's expression and felt a chill in his heart.Father, what does this mean?Could it be that you despise yourself?
The emperor was thinking in his heart that the imperial physician said that the fourth child was much better, why did he cough again today?
Could it be that warming herbs don't work?

The emperor thought over the medicinal materials in his private treasury, and planned to send some to the fourth son's house after the next court.

"Fourth, but you still feel unwell?"

The emperor's tone was eager, but Prince Jing misunderstood that his father was impatient with him.

He coughed twice again, "Return to Father! My son is fine, maybe the root cause of the illness has not been cured, these minor illnesses still have to attack twice from time to time."

Naturally, he cannot be cured now, otherwise how can these brothers rest assured of him?

Seeing that Prince Jing was no longer coughing, the emperor was temporarily relieved, thinking that after the court was over, he would ask the imperial physician to take his pulse again.

Prince Jing originally wanted to follow suit, but after what happened just now, he could only swallow what was on his lips.

If he is not cured, he is a useless person. It makes no difference whether he begs or not. Which of these courtiers puts himself in the eyes?

The emperor nodded, and then went back to what happened just now.

"Since the boss and the second child are pleading for you, then I will forgive you for a while. It's just that small punishments and big warnings are still required, lest you act like this in the future, and no matter who comes to plead, it won't work."

The emperor's quick consent made the third prince lose this opportunity to intercede.

"I will punish you with one year's salary, I hope you will take care of yourself in the future." The emperor's condensed gaze made Huo Huaizhong tremble all over.

He heard that it was only a one-year salary penalty, and he couldn't help crying with joy.

Huo Huaizhong quickly thanked the Lord Long En, and at the same time thanked the second prince and the first prince, but did not mention the third prince.

"Third brother, I think you can't even do the errands in the Armament Bureau well, so let's take a break for now!"

The emperor's words caused the third prince to fall into an ice cave in an instant. He didn't expect that Huo Huaizhong's official position was not blocked, but his errand was blocked.

(End of this chapter)