After Song Liang and Lin Bao were dragged away, peace finally returned to the imperial study.
After experiencing such a farce, Emperor Liang looked very tired, and the red bloodshot eyes seemed to express his helplessness.
I thought he was the least ambitious and most honest of all his sons, but I didn't expect that he would drop such a bombshell today!
Song Huanguang felt a little chilled just thinking about Emperor Liang.
However, Song Huan's intuition told him that this would never end like this.
The reason why Song Liang is able to survive until now is because he is much more cautious than Song Yu and Song De!
Song Yu was established as the prince by Emperor Liang since he was a child, and he had Shangguan Yi as his backer, who paved the way for him.
It can be said that as a proud man of heaven, he does not need to focus on the struggle for power at all.
Because as soon as he was born, he stood at the top of power.
As for Song De, although he is not a chosen one like Song Yu, he can compete with Song Yu in terms of background and background. He is an evenly matched existence.
Only Song Liang, who had nothing since childhood, could only follow Song De and survive in the cracks.
He learned to observe words and emotions from an early age and developed a cautious character.
This also made him understand the principle of doing things without leakage!
It is this kind of character that makes Song Huan feel that he is the most unpredictable.
When he was involved in the Wax case, Song Huan wanted to use him to deal with Song De, so he helped him.
If not, Song Huan would not do such things that would harm himself and benefit others and cause trouble!
Song Huan was lost in thought when he suddenly saw Emperor Liang suddenly saying to Qiu Rong who was kneeling in the hall: "As for you..."
Qiu Rong trembled and leaned over in fear: "I know that the mistake I made is enough for the Holy Master to cut off my head ten times!"
"But I am still willing to use my head as a guarantee. Everything I said today is true, and there is absolutely no lie!"
"No harm will come to my family. I just ask the Holy Lord to spare my family and let them live a stable life!"
"Dong——"
Qiu Rong almost finished her plea with a tearful voice. At the end, she pressed her forehead tightly to the ground and kowtowed deeply to Emperor Liang.
Looking at Qiu Rong, who was trembling with fear, a faint smile finally appeared on Emperor Liang's face.
"Fourth, what do you think of this palace maid?"
I ask myself every day how to look at it, I am not Yuan Fang, how can I look at it!
Looking at Qiu Rong, who was slightly trembling, Song Huan sighed and said to Emperor Liang: "Father, although I don't understand the whole story, it seems that this palace lady is sincerely repentant and has realized her mistake!"
"Why don't you, father, give her a small punishment but a big punishment to show your kindness?"
In fact, in this situation, Song Huan should not step forward and speak for Qiu Rong.
But before meeting the saint today, Song Huan swore to her that he would protect her.
Since it is a promise made by yourself, you must keep it!
Upon hearing Song Huan's proposal, Emperor Liang nodded in agreement.
"Fourth, you are right."
"This palace maid took the initiative to confess to me. I should not continue to make things difficult for her."
"If this is the case, then no one will dare to tell the truth to me again!"
"I don't want to be that kind of lonely person."
Song Huan bowed to Emperor Liang and said: "Father, the Holy Ming!"
Emperor Liang turned his attention to Qiu Rong again and said calmly: "You are guilty of lying around me and prying into my privacy!"
"But you can take the initiative to confess everything to me, and you have merit."
"Now that the merits and demerits are equal, it can be regarded as a settlement."
"I won't punish you, just go out of the palace."
Qiu Rong had already prepared to die, but when she heard that Emperor Liang had no intention of disposing of her, she raised her head in disbelief.
"Your Majesty, you..."
"You won't kill this slave?"
Emperor Liang smiled softly: "Why, do you want me to kill you?"
Qiu Rong was stunned for a moment, then shook her head like a rattle.
"Slave, thank you for your grace!"
"Slave, please leave!"
Qiu Rong got up from the ground. Whether it was because she had been kneeling for too long or because she was afraid, she felt that her legs were weak and she could no longer walk steadily.
After experiencing such a farce, Song Huan also felt a little tired.
"Father, it's getting late, so I'll take my leave first."
"You have worked hard all day, so you should rest early!"
Emperor Liang didn't say much, but nodded slightly, indicating that Song Huan could leave.
After sending Song Huan away, Emperor Liang leaned back and leaned on the back of his chair.
"Huo Qi, come out."
Huo Qi came from the darkness and knelt on one knee in front of Emperor Liang.
"Subordinate Huo Qi, please pay homage to Your Majesty!"
Emperor Liang closed his eyes and did not look at Huo Qi in front of him. He seemed to be very tired.
"Did the fourth child specially find this palace maid to frame the third child?"
Huo Qi denied it flatly: "Reporting to your majesty, this is not the case!"
"This palace maid..."
"I don't know Prince Rong."
Emperor Liang continued: "That means that this palace maid is indeed placed by my side to monitor my spies."
Huo Qi lowered his head and lowered his voice slightly: "I don't know."
Emperor Liang didn't open his mouth for a long time. After a long while, he finally heard him continue: "Among all my sons, the third one has always been the most worry-free."
"I never thought that he would do such a thing!"
"but……"
Emperor Liang changed the topic and his tone seemed hesitant.
"Huo Qi, do you still remember why I sent you to protect the fourth child?"
Huo Qi said in a deep voice: "I remember that the Holy Master said eight words to me back then."
"It's called protection, but it's actually surveillance!"
Emperor Liang nodded with satisfaction: "It's good that you still remember."
"So Huo Qi, tell me!"
"Did you do what I asked you to do?"
Huo Qi was shocked.
"My subordinates will obey the imperial edict and dare not disobey the Holy One!"
"Any instructions given by the Holy Spirit must be fulfilled by my subordinates!"
As a shadow guard, absolute obedience to orders was the first lesson Huo Qi learned.
After all these years of guarding the emperor, he had long since turned into an emotionless obedience machine.
The mission must be achieved, which is his life creed.
However, since he met Prince Rong, Huo Qi's long-frozen emotions were gradually awakened.
It turns out that I am not a cold killing machine, nor is I a servant without dignity.
In front of Prince Rong, it turns out that I can live like a flesh and blood person!
However, in the face of Emperor Liang's orders, he had to obey.
How many times did he want to tell Song Huan the whole truth?
But Huo Qi understood that knowing the truth would not do any good to Prince Rong!
This feeling of separation made him almost collapse!
Huo Qi's answer was decisive, making Emperor Liang smile with satisfaction.
"very good."
"Since you can do it, then I need you to do something now!"
