After a while, Emperor Chu said in a sullen voice: "Who in the world did this to you?"
Even if Chu Yan is guilty, he has the final say on how to punish him. Instead of allowing those people to lynch him.
Chu Yan shook his head: "I don't know, but I was seriously injured when I was surrounded and suppressed in the canyon outside Yanmen Pass. I was unconscious and confused after that. When I regained consciousness, my father had already convicted me."
Emperor Chu thought that when he learned the news, he was furious. I feel betrayed by the person I love and trust the most.
Can't hear anything at all.
I don’t want to hear about his situation either.
After being convicted, I didn't even think about asking about his situation in these years.
In the final analysis, I just don't want to face such a cruel fact.
"I will not convict you without any basis at all! If it weren't for the irrefutable evidence, would I have issued a decree to convict you?" Emperor Chu's voice was a little cold.
"Since the emperor has determined that my son is a traitor who colluded with foreign enemies, why not just kill him and keep his life?"
Chu Yan asked boldly.
In fact, Emperor Chu has been holding on to some illusions over the years, but he has no way to convince himself or the civil and military officials. He is conflicted.
He has always been very clear-minded in government affairs.
Over the years, he became conflicted only about Chu Yan.
"So you are resentful of me, right?" Emperor Chu finally asked.
"My son, can you tell the truth?"
"explain."
"I blame you for not believing in my son. I blame you for not even giving me a chance to identify myself. I blame you for not giving me a happy life..." Chu Yan said it truthfully.
His eyes were a little red.
Every word comes from the heart. It's like I've been holding back for many years.
Emperor Chu felt unhappy.
Especially the last sentence he said deeply hurt his heart.
His Yan'er was once his most proud son, so shining that no one could match him.
With his unruly character back then, it was indeed better to die gracefully than to live without dignity.
"I have allowed Mu Aiqing to re-investigate what happened to you back then."
"If you are really innocent and someone deliberately framed you, the truth will be revealed one day." Emperor Chu said in a low voice.
Chu Yan twitched the corner of his mouth.
"What about my father? Still don't believe that my son is innocent?"
"I only believe in evidence."
It is said that emperors have been ruthless since ancient times, but Chu Yan actually knows this better than anyone else.
The back of the room.
Shen Yindi and Mu Ningyuan stood side by side.
"Miss Shen, aren't you worried about Yun Yi at all?" He felt a little anxious.
"If you say you're not worried, that's definitely a lie. No one can figure out the emperor's thoughts. In fact, I'm betting on him now." Shen Yindi didn't squint and kept looking at the window they just came out of.
"Betting?" Mu Ningyuan was a little confused.
"Yes, does the gambling emperor still have feelings for my prince?"
"So many so-called evidences back then are still irrefutable. The emperor did not kill the prince, nor did he abolish his title. From this point of view, there is still some emotion."
Mu Ningyuan nodded, that was indeed the case.
I just don’t know how the father and son talk about it?
After about a moment of burning incense, Shen Yindi heard a knock on the window.
She came immediately and opened the window.
Chu Yan had already reached the window, still sitting in the wheelchair.
At this time, he was the only one left in the room.
"The Emperor is gone?"
Chu Yan nodded.
"Then I'll go to the front to see the emperor off. Maybe he has other instructions." Mu Ningyuan immediately walked around to the front.
Shen Yindi still jumped in through the window, her figure was very flexible.
"What did you say to the emperor? What did the prince say to me?" Shen Yindi came in and pushed Chu Yan to the bedside, and she also sat down.
It was naturally impossible for Chu Yan to hide it from her.
He told her exactly what he said to the emperor.
Shen Yindi nodded frequently after hearing this. He was worthy of being the prince of her family. Even though his body had been tortured in many ways over the years, his IQ was still online.
"So you also told the emperor that you are going back tomorrow?"
"As I said, I have to go home to recuperate. It's inconvenient to stay here. If someone sees me, I'll have to make a fuss."
"Father didn't say anything, he just told me to try his best to cure it."
Shen Yindi twitched the corner of his mouth.
"Okay, this time it depends on how deep the emperor's feelings are for you."
"We can't control the rest."
After all, it's just gambling.
"Well, I know it very well. There are some things that you shouldn't hold out hope for, and you absolutely can't hold on to them."
"Father, no one is irreplaceable. Even if he cannot be replaced for the time being, it is only a matter of time." Chu Yan has always been sober.
Just like his mother-in-law.
At first, he felt that his father loved his mother and concubine very much, and their relationship was very good. But after his mother's concubine died, he now had another concubine beside him. It is said that the favor he received was the same as that of his mother and concubine, or even more.
Of course Shen Yindi also knew.
Emperor Chu returned to his palace with a lot of worries.
Duofu followed behind, observing his words and expressions quietly. I dare not say more.
The emperor now lives with Concubine Xian.
Seeing him coming back, Concubine Xian was very happy and came out to welcome him and hugged his arm.
"Your Majesty, I am waiting for you to come back for dinner. Thank you for your hard work."
Emperor Chu had already calmed down his emotions.
"Is your concubine feeling better?" Emperor Chu held her hand and asked with concern.
"Your Majesty, I have had a rest all afternoon and my health is much better. Are you hungry? Let's go eat first?"
"good."
The next day was the first day of autumn hunting. The emperor was also wearing bright yellow hunting clothes, riding on horseback, holding a bow and arrow in his hand.
He is now in his forties. During this period, he took the medicine given to her by Shen Yindi and recovered slightly.
Feeling in good spirits now.
The eldest prince, the second prince, and several other princes were also fully armed and followed behind their father.
There are also some commanders of the Royal Forest Army, Mu Ningyuan, who are all there.
Not far away is the viewing platform. The queen, concubines, and some ministers who did not attend were all sitting here.
The emperor will shoot the first arrow later, and then come to hunt. He wouldn't play for long and would return to the viewing stand, waiting for their prey.
They rode horses into the mountains and forests.
Many prey have been placed in advance.
The Emperor of Chu drew his bow and shot the first arrow, which hit a fleeing deer.
"Father, what a skill!" The eldest prince and the others immediately praised him.
Emperor Chu was in a good mood, and he ordered: "You can go too, you don't have to be around me!"
Following Emperor Chu's order, everyone else dispersed. Looking for prey.
Several princes are already eager to give it a try and prepare to perform well.
After all, this is a competition.
Of course it was not enough for Emperor Chu to shoot an arrow, so he also chose a certain direction to go there. He was accompanied by the commander of the Royal Forest Army and the Ouchi guards.
Not long after, Emperor Chu was attracted by a familiar figure in the distance...
