Lord, your mask fell off

Chapter 139

The fourth prince was assassinated, and the eldest prince was imprisoned. Overnight, people in the imperial court were in panic.

Morning up.

The faction of the Four Princes, headed by the Right Minister Fu Jianrong, was devastated and cursed the King of England for being cruel and inhuman, and for killing his brothers.

But the ministers who were on the King's side retorted that this was a naked frame-up, and it cannot be said without evidence.

When a war of words was about to break out, Emperor Xixuan asked Dali Siqing to investigate the matter thoroughly.

The Zuo Xiang Liang Chengyu, the father of Empress Liang, Xiao Xu's grandfather, went up to intercede for Xiao Xu, and Emperor Xixuan was furious and rejected his appeal.

The ministers who supported Xiao Xu all closed their lips tightly, not daring to say another word.

After the early court, the four princes and the party gave a cold snort to the King of England, and then walked away.

Prime Minister Liang looked angry, and a minister beside him asked in a low voice, "Master Zuo, what should we do now?"

Prime Minister Liang said with a sullen face, "Your Majesty has been looking for opportunities to suppress His Royal Highness, but he couldn't find an opportunity. His Highness wanted to return to the border this time, but His Majesty didn't want to let the tiger go back to the mountain to leave future troubles, so he insisted on keeping him. Your Majesty, now that something has happened, even if His Majesty knows that he is not the mastermind behind the scenes, he will turn a blind eye and turn a blind eye to His Highness—”

For the unspoken words, the minister didn't walk in the officialdom for a day or two, so he nodded in shock. Looking at His Majesty's attitude, His Royal Highness would inevitably be blamed.

"But we can't let His Royal Highness take the blame!" the minister said in a low voice.

Liang Xiang nodded, "I'll go find the Empress and see what the Empress has to say."

"Master Zuo, hurry up, I am waiting for your news, no matter what happens, I will advance and retreat with His Highness." The minister said solemnly.

Liang Xiang took a deep look at him. This is the lieutenant general who has been with him for decades. From a small soldier back then, to the brave general who is now a brave general, he is now over 50 years old, with gray hair and a straight body. , but still can't hide the original heroic appearance.

Liang Xiang patted him on the shoulder and said "OK."

A gentleman's covenant is reached without words.

In Chaoyang Palace.

Empress Liang sat leaning on the couch with a tired look on her face. When she heard that her father asked to see her, she immediately ordered someone to come in.

"The old minister sees the empress." Prime Minister Liang bowed his head and saluted.

Empress Liang asked to help him up quickly. Although his father was about to reach the threshold of 60 years old, although he was in good health, he could not hide his aging day by day. His son was imprisoned, and he felt very uncomfortable. Seeing his father in front of his eyes, Can't help being wronged.

"Father—" Queen Liang choked up after calling out.

Liang Xiang sighed, "Yuan'er, father entered the palace this time because of Xu'er."

Empress Liang waved her left and right when she heard the words, and there were only two people in the huge hall.

"Father, can you save Xu'er?" Queen Liang's eyes were filled with hope.

Liang Xiang looked at the daughter in front of him. Since she was young, this girl did not grow up in front of him. She stayed in the boudoir and saw a lot of open and secret fights in the backyard. She learned a lot, but she always lacked the big picture, and her heart was not big enough. , That's why she has been suppressed by Concubine Yue for the past few years, and even His Majesty is unwilling to approach her Chaoyang Palace.

But now is not the time to think about these things, readiness is the top priority.

"After the fourth prince was assassinated, did you visit? Have you ever comforted Concubine Yue?" Liang Xiang asked.

Empress Liang immediately widened her eyes, "The child of that bitch is injured, why should I go to visit? It's too late for me to be happy, let alone comfort that bitch!"

Hearing this, Prime Minister Liang shook his head. He had already expected his daughter Mo Ruofu, so he raised his hand to restrain her temper, and scolded, "Nonsense! Do you think you are the daughter of the Fu family who can do whatever you want? Do you want to admit it?" Knowing your current status, you are the empress of a country, and you should speak and behave like a queen, no wonder your Majesty favors Concubine Yue, look at Concubine Yue, and then look at you!"

Being scolded, Empress Liang refused to accept it, "Concubine Yue's methods are vicious, father, how can you praise her and belittle your own daughter!"

Liang Xiang brushed his forehead, "But she knows when to be soft and when to be ruthless, so in the eyes of His Majesty, she is gentle and pleasant, while you are selfish and narrow-minded. This is the difference! Yuaner, what are you doing here? I have lived in the imperial palace for 20 years, why do you still look like a child, no wonder His Majesty doesn't like Xu'er, in fact, most of the reasons are on you."

Empress Liang wanted to refute, but couldn't speak.

Liang Xiang continued, "As soon as something happened last night, you should immediately send an imperial doctor to treat the fourth prince and appease the concubine Yue, which is also equivalent to appease the harem. You can't be stingy to send precious medicinal materials to Mingchen Hall. Only in this way can you show the strength of your harem." The lord's atmosphere is steady, but look at what you have done. If someone with a heart makes a fuss about it, they think you are guilty of not showing up because of your son's wrongdoing. If you are thorough, His Majesty will not give you the lord of the harem. Face, punishing Xu'er so mercilessly!"

"Yuan'er, Yuan'er, if you don't wake up quickly, I'm afraid our Liang family will fall, or—" or die without a place to die.

Empress Liang trembled in fright. She immediately grabbed her father's hand and asked in panic, "What should the daughter do now?"

"Do as daddy said just now, rewards, comfort, and a glance are all necessary."

"Okay. What else?" Empress Liang finally felt the seriousness of the matter now. If her father hadn't instructed her, Xu'er would have been killed by her.

"Also," Liang Xiang sighed lightly, "Go and beg Your Majesty, in view of the relationship between husband and wife for so many years, let Xu'er be lenient, at least a fair investigation process is required."

Empress Liang nodded, she could only do so.

When Liang Xiang was about to leave, Queen Liang suddenly stopped him.

"Father, if His Majesty refuses to let go of this opportunity to suppress Xu'er, then we—" Her tone was a little gloomy.

"Then—" Prime Minister Liang didn't look back, "Let's prepare for the worst, and there is no turning back."

Empress Liang's eyes darkened, "Okay."

If this is the case, it can only be ruined.

The ninth floor of the prison.

Xiao Xu sat on the floor in a clean suit, his expression was cold, and he was not impetuous because he was imprisoned in the prison at this time. He looked up at the moon outside the window, and remembered what the little guy had said in his ear before.

Fifteen moons are sixteen round.

He had never paid attention to the full moon before, only because of the little one.

The moon tonight is indeed very round. He remembered that he had promised her that he would accompany her to watch the moon tonight.

It's a pity that he can only break his promise.

I don't know if the little guy was scared by what happened to him.

Xiao Xu's eyes became as deserted as moonlight.

The taste of longing, like this breeze and bright moon, is hard to describe.

　(An An: The taste of longing is very soft, sweet, astringent, and strong ~ the recommendation vote is also very sweet, very astringent, and strong, don’t forget to vote, hehe~)

　　


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