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Chapter 139 Leng Yuanling Enters the Palace

All the ministers are present, if the emperor reprimands Murong Jing too much, it will inevitably damage his dignity as the prince, so he accepts it as soon as he sees it, and said lightly: "It's good to know the mistake, I will entrust you with full responsibility for this matter, it is bound to be We need to find out the truth."

Seeing that the emperor no longer blamed him, Murong Jing breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly agreed: "Father, don't worry, your son will do his best, and we will never let those who spread rumors get away with it."

Hearing this, the emperor nodded in satisfaction, seeing that Leng Yuanxun was still kneeling there upright, but felt a little troubled for a while.

The rumors are so fierce, if they are easily exposed without pain, it will be difficult to convince the public. On the other hand, there is no truth to the rumors. There is no authenticity, and it must be impossible, this...

The emperor was a little embarrassed, so he simply turned his gaze to Murong Li who had not said a word, and said indifferently: "Li'er, in your opinion, how should we deal with this matter?"

Although Murong Li wished to have a blood test in the main hall immediately, to confirm that Leng Yuanxun's identity was unknown, but the more anxious he was, the more he could not announce it, so he stepped forward and bowed respectfully. : "Returning to the emperor's words, as mentioned in the imperial edict just now, Mr. Leng is a noble character, with a literary and military strategy, quite like the Marquis of Huaiyang's family style, so how could it be a trade-off? My son thinks It's ridiculous."

"Your Majesty's words are wrong." It was Li Bin who spoke, yes, it was Li Bin, Minister of the Ministry of War, who connived at his brother-in-law's pawn shop to plunder, almost hurt Fang Bo's life, and finally escaped with Qu Lingxu's help.Although he remained neutral on the surface, in fact he was Murong Li's person long ago, and this time he only spoke out under Murong Li's order.

Murong Li was waiting for this sentence, but she frowned slightly, and asked instead: "What do you think, Mr. Li?"

"Returning to the emperor, His Royal Highness Ling, I believe that pure blood is the foundation for a family to live and live, and there is no room for sloppyness. This time the rumors in Beijing are strange, and what is the purpose of the people behind it, but in the eyes of ordinary people In his eyes, he already had doubts about the identity of Leng Shizi. If the emperor forcibly suppressed the rumors, the people would not dare to discuss them publicly because of the king's prestige, but the suspicion in their hearts may not dissipate. It’s clear, it’s better to return Shizi Leng’s innocence.”

Of course, that's what it said, but whether it's clear or not depends on the verification results.

The issue of bloodlines, not to mention noble families, even small households in the Peng family is also very important. As soon as Li Bin uttered his words of 'justice', he was supported by all the courtiers. Not all of these people obeyed Murong Li's orders, but they just felt that Big things should be done with caution.

"Father, Prince Leng is disturbed by rumors for no reason. If you check again, doesn't it mean that you also doubt his identity? If so, how will Prince Leng deal with himself in the future?" Murong Jing looked at the expressionless Leng Yuan Xun glanced and spoke again.

These days, he has thought of various ways to win over Leng Yuanxun. Although the other party is a little closer to him, it is far from enough to be used by him. If he can help him when he encounters difficulties , even if he can't control anything in the end, Leng Yuanxun will remember this favor.

In fact, there is another more important reason for Murong Jing to do this. From the moment Li Bin stood up, he had a vague feeling that this matter had something to do with Murong Li, and that it was nothing but to prevent Murong Li's scheme from succeeding. He had to stand on Leng Yuanxun's side.

"What His Royal Highness said is wrong." Liu Yushi retorted unceremoniously: "If you let Mr. Leng continue to live with the hat of being suspected by the world, you will really be helpless."

"In the opinion of Master Yiliu..."

Murong Jing wanted to refute something, but was interrupted by the emperor first: "Senior Leng, what do you want to say?"

As soon as the emperor said this, all the ministers, who were arguing or whispering, fell silent in unison.

That's right, the people involved haven't expressed their opinions yet, so why are they arguing?

Leng Yuanxun was always calm, and even the fine hair on his forehead never trembled, as if everything that happened around him had nothing to do with him, until the emperor asked aloud, and then he said lightly: "But the emperor is the master, and the minister has no objection." It's just that my father has been unwell recently and couldn't come to the morning court, and I don't want him to hear too many gossips, so as not to aggravate his condition."

Leng Yuanxun's appearance of being neither humble nor overbearing made those who doubted his identity couldn't help but put a question mark. If Mrs. Huaiyanghou really dropped the package without authorization, then what he got in exchange could only be children from ordinary families. How could a child from a small family have such a natural heart, not to mention literary and martial arts?

Maybe someone really deliberately slandered it?

As the saying goes, "Attack the heart first", although Leng Yuanxun never defended himself from the beginning to the end, but such silent actions are much more important than words. Seeing the subtle changes in the situation in the hall, The emperor also bowed his head in deep thought, and didn't express his opinion immediately. Murong Li calmly gave Li Zhe, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, a wink. Li Zhe knew that if he spoke at this time, he would definitely offend Murong Li and Leng Yuanxun to death. There was something in Murong Li's hands, so she could only bite the bullet and take a step forward, cupped her hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

Li Zhe has served as Minister of Rites for more than [-] years. He is the person who is most familiar with etiquette and rules in the entire Great Xia Dynasty. The emperor appreciates him quite a lot. It's okay to say."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Zhe once again bowed to the Emperor, then bowed his hands to Leng Yuanxun sideways, and then continued: "The son of Leng is the son of the Marquis of Huaiyang, and neither His Majesty nor the ministers have the slightest doubt about this. , but the common people are different, they tend to listen and believe, and are easily led by rumors." Seeing that the emperor did not interrupt him, Li Zhe straightened his thoughts and continued: "I think His Royal Highness King Wen, the fourth son of Emperor Taizu, was It was born during the war, and the birth mother died of dystocia. After a year of tossing around, he was brought to Emperor Taizu by his confidants and attendants. His Royal Highness King Wen's appearance was very similar to Emperor Taizu's, and Taizu recognized it as his own son at a glance. , but in order to quell the rumors, we still confessed our relatives in public, and then brought the youngest son into the palace."

Li Zhe is a person who is familiar with allusions, being reminded by him, the emperor also remembered this old incident of more than 100 years, paused for a moment, and said: "You mean, you want Marquis Huaiyang to follow the example of Emperor Taizu?"

"Emperor Taizu was wise and powerful, and he knew how to use a momentary decision in exchange for His Royal Highness Wen Wang's magnanimity and innocence throughout his life. I believe that there are precedents, and the Marquis of Huaiyang and the son may as well try it, so as to stop the world from talking." Li Zhe once again Arched hands, sincerely said.

What Li Zhe said about the Emperor Taizu was well-founded, and he really convinced the emperor who was a little hesitant. The emperor's eyes swept across the crowd, and finally he said slowly: "I will pass on my will, and the Marquis of Huaiyang will immediately Enter the palace."

That's right, instead of being in doubt, it's better not to do anything but to keep verifying the truth, otherwise the emperor will not feel at ease betrotting his precious daughter to Leng Yuanxun.

The emperor issued a decree, the chief eunuch naturally did not dare to delay, and hurriedly arranged for people to go. After that, the hall fell into a long silence. Murong Li's goal has been achieved, so naturally there is no need to say more. As for the others, anyway You can see the truth in a while, so naturally you won't make trouble at this time.

As for Leng Yuanxun, he still stood expressionlessly in the center of the hall, but he exchanged a half-smile look with Murong Li when no one was paying attention.

Hmph, if you want to find him unhappy, let's see who is unhappy in the end.

However, the crowd did not wait for Marquis Huaiyang, but waited for another uninvited guest to arrive first. After about an incense stick, the head of the guards from Zhuquemen came to report that the second son of Marquis Huaiyang had something to ask to see the emperor.

Leng Yuanling does not have an official position, so naturally he does not have the qualifications to enter the palace to meet the saint, and it is obviously against the rules to ask for an audience outside the palace so abruptly, but today's situation is obviously different from usual, the emperor did not immediately dismiss it, but frowned. Mei asked, "Did he say something happened?"

"If you go back to the emperor, no." The leader of the guards entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony where the emperor went to court for the first time, and he was in an inexplicable excitement and panic. He gritted his teeth hard to shock himself, and then continued: "Leng Er The young master brought a woman here, saying that she knew the important secret about the identity of Leng Shizi."

As soon as these words came out, everyone, including the emperor, was in an uproar. Leng Yuanling is Leng Yuanxun's younger brother. Regardless of his age or status, he should not be the one who can know the secret, but he It just happened to appear at this time. If it is said that it is to help Leng Yuanxun clear his grievances, I am afraid that ghosts will not believe it.

But no matter what, since the person has come and knows the key information, there is no reason not to let him enter the palace. The emperor pondered for a while, nodded and said: "Bring him in."

The palace was very large, and after the guards went out in response, it took an incense stick of time before the figures of Leng Yuanling and Liu Lian'er appeared in everyone's sight. Leng Yuanling was born in Gongxunhou's Mansion, although he did not have the right to go to court, but But she came to the palace to attend a lot of banquets, and she is not too unfamiliar with everything around her. Liu Lianer is different, she is a commoner girl, she never dreamed that she would have the opportunity to enter the palace in her life, trembling nervously, Especially when you have to say something like that in public...

Leng Yuanling saw Liu Lian'er's expression in his eyes, frowned displeasedly, and when the guards led the road walked a little farther, he leaned into Liu Lian'er's ear and said, "Come on, don't talk nonsense for a while. One word, otherwise this young master will not keep you alive, you know?"

(End of this chapter)