The person speaking was wearing linen, but there was a certain air of dignity in every gesture.
He jumped out from the dense forest and crossed the road to block Yin Man's path. Several people jumped out from behind and surrounded Yin Man.
"Who are you? How do you recognize this princess?"
A sudden change occurred, and Yin Man was frightened, but he had no choice but to move very quickly. In an instant, a sack was wrapped around him and he disappeared in an instant.
"Hmph! Who am I? Li Zhao will know, how can he recognize you? Hehe! She is just pretending to be a man, how can she hide it from Han's eyes."
"Can't he die for you? Then let him regret it. This is the price for not surrendering to me. How will he react if his beloved is captured?"
The man in linen looked at Yin Man who was being carried away, with a ferocious expression on his face, and his cold words echoed in the dense forest, but he saw a person running from a distance. He recognized this woman, she was the maid next to Princess Yangzi.
"Princess, princess, you dare to capture the princess. Your Majesty is furious and will never spare you."
Qiu Xiang had an anxious look on her face, and she rushed over and yelled at the man in linen clothes. She didn't know where she got the courage to bump into the man in linen clothes.
How did the man in sackcloth react? He pushed Qiuxiang aside with a single grab, but had no intention of harming her. He stared coldly and said, "Go back and tell Li Zhao that I kidnapped the princess. If you want to rescue her, just be obedient." Surrender!”
"Who are you?"
"Shangguan, my surname is Han, hahaha!"
The man in sackcloth left, and his voice shook Qiuxiang. Qiuxiang was a female, so how could she catch up, so she had to immediately turn around and run to Shanglin Garden, she wanted to find Li Zhao.
Shanglin Garden, grand gathering.
As the song ended, the whole place was filled with excitement. Ying Zheng was also shocked in his heart, and long-lost thoughts spread in his heart.
Listening to this music, he seemed to have seen that year when the woman left him and was never found again. There was only endless longing and concern in his heart. Thinking about it now, didn't Li Zhao sing his heartfelt voice?
Sing out the love hidden deep in your heart?
I have been waiting for you for three thousand years in my previous life. I have been left behind, wandering in my dreams, with unfinished hope. Good words. Why didn’t he wait for Afang for twenty years? In these twenty years, he had encountered each other in dreams so many times, but when he woke up, The cold Yu Tao was so lonely. It was not that he had no one to sleep with, but it was not her.
At this moment, she did not appear, but her son, no, their two sons brought him music that spanned thousands of years. Was it a gift from her?
In order to make him feel at ease, did she let her son bring her lovesickness? He slowly closed his eyes.
Fortunately, although she did not appear, her son came, their common son. Thinking of getting to know him, her stiff body became excited again, and her hands trembled slightly.
"Will Zhao'er recognize me? Will he blame me for being neglected for more than 20 years, for abandoning me outside the palace and being tortured by the Li family?"
Ying Zheng's thoughts were full of longing, shame, and more of expectation.
At the end of the song, there were incredible sounds everywhere, and Li Zhao, as the main performer, slowly stepped down from the stage, walking a little staggeringly, and came to see him.
There was not much expression, just a drop of moisture in the corner of his eyes, which he quickly wiped away and bowed his hands.
"I pay homage to Your Majesty. Please forgive me for my negligence!"
"What crime is there? What crime is there?" Ying Zheng looked at the young man in front of him and seemed to see Afang from twenty years ago. He stood up excitedly and came over with Shang Xin's support.
"You have organized such a grand event for our country, Great Qin, and you have done your best. It can be said to be a great achievement. What crime do you have?"
He grabbed Li Zhao's hands, tears sparkling in his eyes.
At this moment, what he saw was no longer his favorite minister, but Afang's son, their common son, a kind of emotional tears from a father for his long-lost son.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Zhao responded, but did not break away from Kai Ying Zheng's hand, letting him hold it tightly.
At this moment, he could think that maybe something was about to happen, maybe his identity was about to change, maybe he was about to become the most eye-catching person.
His Majesty's eyes no longer have the majesty that the emperor once had, only the kindness and love of a father, and even more pride.
"Your Majesty, your hands, your face?" Li Zhao was shocked when he saw His Majesty's hands and face clearly. He had never imagined that the emperor, whom he had not seen for a while, would look like this.
"Haha! It's okay!" Ying Zheng smiled happily, but did not explain much.
"Come, come, stand next to me."
Ying Zheng couldn't wait any longer.
He wanted to announce such an outstanding son to the outside world as soon as possible, letting all the princes, nobles, people from all walks of life, and the capital of Guizhou know that this was his son Ying Zheng, his omnipotent son.
He must also announce to the outside world that this is his heir, who will soon become the only crown prince of the Qin Dynasty, a person respected by all people.
He even let Afang know that their son was great, she would live up to him, and he would not let her down.
"And that wheat, bring it to me."
He learned from Shang Xin that the thing that could emit endless amplification was called Mai.
"No!" Shang Xin didn't dare to neglect at all. He immediately took the microphone from the host's hand and handed it over.
At this moment, Li Zhao knew what His Majesty was going to do. He stared closely at the face that had become much older in just a while, and he didn't know whether he was happy or sad.
Is Qin Shihuang about to announce his identity? Will he and Yinman become brother and sister? Will they lose each other from now on? He was very reluctant, but it became a fact. Even if he didn't want to accept it, what about the reality? Yinman and he are still half-brothers and sisters.
I don’t know how painful and desperate Yinman will be the moment she hears His Majesty’s announcement!
As he thought about it, his heart tightened. It was so ironic that Xiaobai, who had always been close to each other in his previous life, became his sister in this life. He didn't know whether God was blessing him or punishing him.
Why is this so?
Ying Zheng took the wheat, his expression became serious, his eyes swept across the whole place, and he saw silent faces, each with a solemn look, and finally fell on the Sangong and Jiuqing, and asked: "Do you know what I mean? Decide?"
The voice was soft, not hoarse, but spread to every corner under the amplification of the speakers.
Some of the Three Lords and Nine Ministers nodded. Based on what was happening so far, they had already guessed something.
"Feng Qing, did you know that there was a woman named Xia Yufang more than 20 years ago?"
His eyes fell on Feng Quji. Among the three nobles and nine ministers, Feng Quji was the eldest, and he was the only one who knew what happened back then.
Of course, the clan also knew it very well, because they were the culprits who separated them.
Feng Quji stood up, raised his hands and agreed: "Of course I know, that is..." His eyes flickered and fell on Zong Zheng. Behind Zong Zheng were people from the clan, some old and some young.
Everyone understood what Feng Quji was referring to.
"Who is that?" Ying Zheng's voice suddenly rose to a higher decibel level and he stared at Feng Quji sternly.
"That is His Majesty's constant companion and confidant, and even more so His Majesty's beloved person. Not long after His Majesty succeeded to the throne, he wanted to marry Xia Yufang as the wife of the country, but he was... rejected by the clan."
At this point, he didn't say anything anymore. Perhaps, by this point, many people would understand.
Ying Zheng's eyes were filled with sadness. Thinking of what happened back then, he felt all kinds of hatred in his heart.
If it hadn't been for the clan's opposition and obstruction, if it hadn't been for the fact that he had not yet gained power, how could he have lost Afang? Today, he has become a supreme being, but Afang is no longer there.
What used to be together has turned into loneliness today. He hated the clan's opposition and hated them for breaking up him and Afang.
"Zong Zheng, do people in the clan still remember this matter?"
Ying Zheng's eyes suddenly became terrifying, and he stared coldly at the place where the clan was. Suddenly, the whole place seemed to be filled with an irresistible pressure, making everyone in the clan breathless.
"I'm waiting." Zong Zheng led the clan members and looked at each other, but immediately lowered their heads, not daring to speak, but their attitude was extremely respectful.
"Hmph!" Ying Zheng rolled his sleeves unexpectedly, but had no intention of pursuing the matter.
This is just a show of force from him. He is warning the clan members and some people with ulterior motives. If anyone dares to speak out about what he is going to do next, he will be punished.
He slowly picked up the microphone again, pointed it at his mouth, and spoke softly, but even the soft words could be heard by everyone under the amplification of the speakers.
"Xia Yufang is my beloved woman. I was weak and could not protect him back then." It seemed that this was meant for Li Zhao, "But today, I can do it. Shang Xin, please declare the edict!"
"promise!"
Shang Xin stepped out, took the wheat handed over by His Majesty, asked the waiter beside him to put it to his mouth, and spread out an edict in his hand.
At this moment, the clan members did not dare to raise their heads, let alone say a word, even if they knew what edict His Majesty was going to issue next.
"The emperor has decreed that Xia Yufang, Xia Wuji's daughter, is virtuous and virtuous. She is in love with me and will be the wife of the country."
"Madame? This" the edict came out, everyone was in an uproar, and everyone was whispering to each other, especially the clan members, who were talking in low voices.
We must know that the reason why Mi Hua and Li Qiu can become the national ladies is because of the strong pillars behind them. But at this moment, your majesty actually appoints a lowly person as the national wife. This is an insult to the majesty of the royal family. How can this be done?
Back then, the clan was abandoned because Xia Yufang was of low birth, and that's why his whereabouts are unknown today, and that's not the case now either.
However, His Majesty had warned him in advance, but no one dared to speak, and even if they did, it was just like the murmur of a mosquito.
How could Ying Zheng care? Today, no one dares to stop what he wants to do, and no one dares to refute it. He already has everything under control.
When Li Zhao heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned. His grandmother actually became the lady of the country. He was really happy for his mother. If his mother could hear it, she would be very happy!
Unfortunately, my mother is not here.
In his impression, his mother never smiled, only when she faced him.
Grandma is suffering.
After the edict was over, Ying Zheng took the wheat, his tone became deeper, but he gave everyone in the clan a fierce look.
"Do you know what happened to Afang after he left? She has my flesh and blood. Even so, in order not to cause trouble to me, she resolutely left me and left the place she was familiar with. It is important to know that a woman's How difficult it is to leave, even while carrying the body armor."
The words were a little sad and angry.
"With body armor?"
When the ministers heard this, they started talking again. Many people knew that A Fang had left, but they didn't know that A Fang was pregnant with body armor.
"Doesn't this mean that Your Majesty and the prince are living abroad?"
"Who is this prince who is living abroad?"
"This should be the important thing His Majesty wants to announce today!"
Many people's eyes fell on Li Zhao, because Li Zhao was the only one standing next to His Majesty at this moment, and His Majesty also mentioned Ying Zhao in the edict.
Listening to the discussion below, Ying Zheng showed no joy or sadness, only that majestic look on his face.
"Perhaps you have guessed that Afang later gave birth to a son, who was fostered by the Li family."
"Li Mansion?"
Everyone suddenly realized that since he was fostered in the Li Mansion, it must be Li Zhao. As a result, more eyes fell on Li Zhao, which made Li Zhao feel uncomfortable.
"This son is Li Zhao, no, Ying Zhao." Ying Zheng pointed to Li Zhao beside him, "He is my and Afang's common son, the prince of Da Qin, Ying Zhao."
Even though everyone knew that His Majesty was going to announce it, hearing it now was a shock.
Perhaps, they should have thought a long time ago that it is impossible for the emperor to trust Li Zhao so much that there is no relationship at all. But they were stupid and did not think that if they had noticed it at the time, they would not have a bad relationship with Li Zhao today.
The emperor's words deliberately raised the decibel level and reverberated throughout the venue. Everyone heard it. In fact, this news was not surprising. Some people had guessed what was going on since the day the edict was issued. Now that Li Zhao was standing beside him, it was even more... Guarantee.
When Li Zhao heard this, his mood was unstable for a while. He looked at the father who appeared out of thin air and didn't know how to react. He had imagined this scene many times and no longer looked surprised.
He was not surprised by today's announcement, but there was some difference between his imagination and reality. At this moment, he didn't know how to describe his mood. Should he hug his father immediately and talk about the relationship between father and son, or ignore it?
He was struggling a lot in his heart. He always felt that this father came too unexpectedly, leaving him at a loss. Moreover, subconsciously, he always felt that only Li Nian was his father, and this Ying Zheng was not very kind to him.
Perhaps intimacy is only between the monarch and his ministers!
Ying Zheng did not react much to Li Zhao's reaction. After all, the news was too shocking, and it was inevitable that his son would not be able to accept it for a while.
Below, when Shiya heard the emperor's words, she couldn't help but sympathize with Li Zhao's experience. He lost His Majesty's protection before he was born, and still lives in the Li family. Who can know the pain involved? This is completely incomparable to other princes who were born with fine clothes and fine food.
Perhaps it was this kind of encounter that forged his deep affection!
This is a person you can trust for life.
Therefore, she became even more convinced that if she could get along well with Li Zhao, no, Ying Zhao, they would live happily in the future, and maybe this was what she wanted.
For a moment, she was somewhat grateful that her father had made the choice for her, and all her previous dissatisfaction instantly disappeared.
On the other side, the two people were whispering something.
"Sir, Li Zhao turned out to be His Majesty's lost prince. It's really unexpected. It's no wonder that the edict was issued to call Li Zhao Ying Zhao. It turns out that there is such a relationship, but the next step is tricky."
"Since Li Zhao is the prince, he has the qualifications to become the crown prince. This will bring a lot of uncertainty to our plan."
"No" the adult shook his head, his eyes full of gloom, "It's not uncertainty, it's complete certainty."
"What do you mean?" The man was surprised.
The Lord glanced at Li Zhao not far away from the corner of his eyes, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty has already made a decision. I am afraid that the crown prince must be Li Zhao."
"This" the man's pupils shrank and he stared at Li Zhao, "Your Excellency, are you talking about winning over Zhao to supervise the country?"
The adult nodded.
Isn't it the best proof that what happened today was announced in public? I'm afraid an edict will be issued soon to make Ying Zhao the crown prince.
"What can we do? If Ying Zhao becomes the crown prince, then all our previous efforts will be in vain?" The man lowered his voice so low that only adults could hear it.
The adult frowned deeply, his eyes were full of sharp rays, and suddenly, he said harshly: "We can only start trouble immediately, there is no other way."
(End of chapter)
