Great commercial capital.
News about the eldest prince spread like wildfire within a day.
The law does not punish the public. When the government reacted, almost everyone in the capital already knew about the eldest prince's collusion with monsters and the murder of the third prince.
Even if you want to catch the people who spread the rumors, it is too late.
"sharp."
In the evening, after Li Ziye heard the news from his servants, he couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart.
Chang Yu deserves to be called Chang Yu. In this kind of matter, the power of one person can equal the strength of thousands of troops!
If this big speaker hadn't come from the Confucian sect, he really wanted that guy to poach the Li family.
There are always talents, but there are too few talents of this level.
"Xiao Ziye, did you send someone to spread the rumors outside?"
At this time, Hongzhu stepped forward and said with a surprised look on his face, "It's amazing. It's only been a day and it has already spread throughout the city."
"not me."
Li Ziye smiled and said, "It's the big speaker from the Confucian sect, Chang Yu."
"Chang Yu? What a talent."
Hongzhu admired, "It spreads so fast. Even if we deliberately send people to spread it, it may not be so efficient."
"Now, it depends on how the court handles it."
Li Ziye smiled and said, "Everyone speaks for themselves, and what's more, the third prince is really dead, which adds to the credibility. The people in the capital have been panicking because of the demon who dug out their hearts. Now, the culprit has appeared." , the anger of the people can be imagined, and if the court does not give an explanation, the brothers, sisters, parents, relatives and friends of those whose hearts have been ripped out will not agree."
"Will Emperor Shang kill the eldest prince?" Hongzhu asked curiously.
"Won't."
Li Ziye shook his head and said, "With the death of the third prince, there are enough things that need to be dealt with. How could Emperor Shang touch the eldest prince again at this time? Behind each prince, there are many forces supporting him, including relatives, courtiers, The concubines in the harem can’t be moved just because they want to.”
"It sounds like it makes sense."
Hongzhu nodded as if she understood, and said, "Forget it, it's up to you to do this kind of dirty and tiring work. It makes my head hurt just listening to it."
"Industry specializing in surgery."
Li Ziye chuckled and said, "Sister Hongzhu, how have you been studying in Huanzhu these two days? When can you really start teaching?"
"Soon."
Hongzhu sat aside, chewing on a big red apple, and said, "Huanzhu is very smart, and he can do everything with a little effort. In a month, Huanzhu can officially start his apprenticeship."
"A month."
Hearing this, Li Ziye nodded and said, "Teach well and return the pearl is very important to the Li family."
"clear."
Hongzhu nodded in response.
at the same time.
Imperial Palace, Weiyang Palace.
Queen Changsun heard the servant's report, and a dignified look flashed across her elegant face.
"so amazing."
On the side, Murong sighed with emotion, "If my brother and I hadn't been to Li Garden once, it would be hard to believe that what happened last night was all planned by that guy."
From the beginning to the end of this incident, no trace of the Li family was seen. No one would have thought that the man behind the two princes ending up like this was actually the Li family.
"Bai'er."
Empress Changsun thought for a long time, and seemed to have made up her mind. She said seriously, "Since you have a good relationship with the Li family's legitimate son, you should maintain this relationship well. With him here, the conspiracy and calculations in the battle for the throne will not hurt you."
To be honest, this guy's scheming is a bit too scary.
Now, she was absolutely sure that the real helmsman of the Li family was the legitimate son of the Li family.
Not as good as Weak Guan, he controls such a huge family, and his scheming, martial arts, and power are all impeccable.
The legitimate son of the Li family, who had been ignored by everyone before, turned out to be the most terrifying person in the capital.
"Hai'er and Brother Li are friends, and they are just friends."
Mu Bai said calmly, "Don't mix it with anything else."
"Mother, you can rest assured about the friendship between my brother and the legitimate son of the Li family."
Next to him, Murong smiled and said, "My daughter has also met the Li family's direct son a few times, and she knows something about him. Although that guy is ruthless to his enemies, he is still considerate of the Li family and their friends. The Mineral Resources Department , wasn’t he the one who suggested to my brother to open it?”
"Maybe the Queen Mother is overthinking it."
Empress Changsun sighed softly and said, "I have been in the palace for a long time and have seen too many intrigues. It is really hard to believe in friendship anymore."
In the palace, even siblings can kill each other, and the word friendship is not worth mentioning.
"Mother, you know my father and brother best, how do you think my father will handle it?"
Mu Bai asked the question he was most concerned about and asked.
"Drag."
Empress Changsun said calmly, "Just find a scapegoat to deal with the people's anger, and then keep dragging it until the matter is gradually forgotten."
"But, there are rumors outside that the eldest brother is a demon."
Murong asked in confusion, "Can this kind of thing be delayed?"
"Rumors cannot be trusted."
Empress Changsun said with a serious look, "In this case, don't talk nonsense, so as not to cause your father's displeasure."
If the prince is a monster, the royal family will lose face. Their Majesty will never admit such a thing.
The eldest prince can be killed, but it must not be for this reason.
at the same time.
Shou'an Hall.
The sun sets westward, and under the afterglow of the setting sun, the atmosphere in the entire hall is so oppressive that it makes you breathless.
In the palace, the eldest prince Mu Yuan was kneeling on the ground, not daring to speak.
Not far away, Emperor Shang sat at the chess table, placing pieces one by one without saying a word from beginning to end.
There was no third person in the main hall, and even the chamberlains who had been waiting closely on weekdays all left.
A whole hour.
Outside, it was completely dark.
Emperor Shang finished playing the chess pieces in his hand, looked up at the eldest son who was kneeling on the ground, and said coldly, "Is everything the monster said true?"
Mu Yuan was silent and did not answer.
"You are so brave."
Murderous intent flashed in Emperor Shang's eyes, and he said, "Collude with monsters and harm your brothers and feet. Do you really think that I don't dare to kill you?"
"Father, spare my life."
Mu Yuan was no longer silent. He kowtowed and said in a deep voice, "Erchen, I just want to live like a normal person and don't want to sit in that wheelchair forever. As for the matter of my third brother, I have no choice but to do so." , what happened last night, if the third brother doesn’t die, the son and minister will die, Father, please spare your life!”
"Spare your life?"
Emperor Shang said with a cold expression, "How do you want me to spare your life? Now people in the whole city are spreading rumors that you have colluded with the demon clan. Many people even believe that you are the demon who digs out the heart. How do you want me to spare your life?" !”
Mu Yuan was lying on his knees without saying anything. His head hit the ground again and again. After a while, the blood was dripping with blood, and it was so sad and dazzling.
Emperor Shang glanced at the blood on the ground and narrowed his eyes. After a moment, he said, "Legend has it that the blood of demons is black. You are not. You have to deal with this matter yourself."
When Mu Yuan heard this, his expression was shocked, and he kowtowed again and said, "Thank you, father!"
After saying that, Mu Yuan stood up, lowered his head and left.
Inside the palace.
Emperor Shang looked at the chess pieces on the board and sighed softly.
Yaoer, how could you be so stupid!
If you die, I will have to kill many people because of you to save your eldest brother.
