"Don't worry, your eldest brother will be fine." King Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. He had received a letter from Zhao Mingzhan a few days ago, so he naturally knew that he was fine.
I just want to use the trick to pull out the mastermind behind this.
Since he wants his son's life, regardless of whether he is a prince or a prince, he cannot just let it go. Even if the emperor makes the decision, he must be given a fair death.
He and the emperor brother had never done anything to feel sorry for each other in so many years. King Zhao clearly knew his position in the emperor's heart.
Because there is no barrier between the brothers, they are even more concerned than his sons. If the emperor is unfair in this matter and lets him swallow this breath, then the brothers who have been together for so many years will probably not be able to care about each other. Gotta do it.
The emperor was definitely not willing to do this, so he couldn't let the other party pay with his life, but he had to pay the price.
The room was silent for a while, and Princess Zhao gradually stopped crying and sat back down to wipe her tears without making a sound.
King Zhao said: "Nothing will happen to Ming Zhan. I will send people over to continue the search later. Ah Ning, please relax and take good care of Chu Yi these days, so as not to worry about you mother and son when Ming Zhan is outside."
Murong Ning stood up, bowed slightly and saluted: "Father, don't worry, Ah Ning knows."
Murong Ning has had a good relationship with Zhao Mingzhan and Zhao Mingyan since she was a child. She often came to Prince Zhao's palace. Prince Zhao was also kind to her. It seemed that she was quite friendly towards his younger niece and he had always been kind to her.
"As long as you know, go back and have a good rest."
King Zhao wanted to tell Murong Ning that he had received a letter from Zhao Mingzhan a few days ago, but he was afraid that someone would be watching her. Seeing that she was in good condition now, she was worried and sad, but she didn't know how to do it. What a stupid thing.
If there is no sadness at all, then others must have ideas.
"Yes." Murong Ning bent her knees slightly, then let her maid support her away.
After her figure disappeared from the door, King Zhao said again: "The truth of this matter is not known yet, so don't believe the rumors outside. Mingzhan is my own son, and I taught him with my own hands. I don't believe that he will be treated like this." People were harmed.”
"Go back and rest. Don't go out these days." King Zhao asked Princess Zhao, then looked at Zhao Mingyan, "You come with me."
When Zhao Mingyan was rarely summoned by his father alone, he felt a little panicked and didn't know how to deal with it, but he couldn't hide from it, so he had to bite the bullet.
King Zhao went to the courtyard where he usually received guests and sat behind the desk. Then he looked at Zhao Mingyan who followed him in with his head lowered and asked him, "What are your plans now?"
Zhao Mingyan didn't expect his father to ask him this. He was stunned for a moment and didn't know what to say.
If you ask him what his plans are, he actually has none.
Speaking of which, he was also unlucky. He had started studying hard and wanted to pass the imperial examination. When the time came, he would have the title of Jinshi and it would be easier to do things. However, Su Fu kept pestering him and he could not calm down to study. He had to retake the provincial examination. , but he failed the exam both times.
I was laughed at for this.
Seeing his silence, King Zhao felt confident, so he said: "If you agree, my father will send you to the army to practice for a few years. You are still young. When you come out, we can arrange other things."
"Father, I..." Zhao Mingyan's words of rejection came to his lips but he couldn't say them out, feeling a little guilty in his heart.
He has been pampered and raised since he was a child. In fact, he is a person who cannot bear hardships. If he is asked to study, he can still do it, but if he is asked to go to the military camp and learn to be a military general, he feels that it is difficult for him.
"Don't say you don't want to. It's clear that you are not young anymore and you should know the importance." King Zhao gave him a cold look. Zhao Mingyan was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head.
King Zhao said: "Although I don't believe that something will really happen to your brother, but what if something really happens?"
Zhao Mingyan was stunned for a moment, and he was a little confused. He hurriedly said: "Father, nothing will happen to him. Brother, he...",
King Zhao stopped and said, "I know, I'm just talking about what if. Life and death in this life are unpredictable. What if there really is such a possibility? If such a thing really happens, I will gradually grow old again. You are still young and you are not sensible, what should our family do?"
Zhao Mingyan was stunned again: "Father."
In Zhao Mingyan's heart, his father and brother are very powerful figures and invincible.
In this imperial city, in this Dong Zhao, who wouldn't praise him as a person? Therefore, he could be content with being the noble son of his palace, being his dandy son, thinking about being romantic and comfortable, admiring the flowers and the moon all day long.
Then he thought that relying on his father and brother, he could be the prince and third master of the palace for the rest of his life without worrying about anything.
He never thought anything would happen to his father and brother.
King Zhao sighed: "It was my fault in the past. Let your mother and concubine raise you like this. Even a woman can easily deceive you."
"Obviously, as a father, I also hope that you will grow up. If something unexpected happens to me and your eldest brother in the future, you can also stand up and protect the women and children in the house so that they will not be bullied. .”
Zhao Mingyan froze, and then heard King Zhao say: "I don't need you to compare with your elder brother. I just hope that in times of crisis, you can take on the responsibility of a man."
"Now that you are studying, you want to take the imperial examination, but this road is not easy to follow, and my father can't help you. It is better to go to the military camp to train for a few years. I will find a good teacher for you to train, and you can work hard on your own. Some of them, when they come out, can become young generals."
"Again, we can avoid Su Fu. I think you want to avoid her too."
Speaking of Su Fu, King Zhao also frowned. He probably had never seen such a messy and ridiculous woman. Thinking of her entanglement with Zhao Mingyan also gave him a headache.
"What do you want to do with that woman Su Fu? And that child..."
Although King Zhao favored the eldest son and grandson, after all, the son Su Fu gave birth to was Zhao Mingyan's son and his grandson. He was inevitably a little concerned about it because he was too disgusted with the child's biological mother.
Zhao Mingyan paused his lips and knew the meaning of what King Zhao said. Although he didn't want to suffer, but after hearing what King Zhao said, he was willing to suffer for the sake of his family.
"My father said it, and my son has taken note of it. Since my father said he wanted to send me to the military camp, I will just go. Although I will probably never be as good as my elder brother in this life, and I may not be able to satisfy my father, but... ....”
"But one day, my son also hopes that he will be able to protect his mother, concubine, sister-in-law, and nephew, instead of being bullied and unable to resist..."
