The next day, at dawn, everyone in Prince Ning's mansion was busy. After Ning Wang Liu Xun drank the medicine prepared by Liu Xingzhi, he gradually woke up. However, every time he woke up, he was accompanied by vomiting symptoms. Before he finished vomiting, he fainted again, so the whole government was busy. Some invited the imperial doctor, some sent basins and face towels, and some went around to announce the good news, so a large group of relatives had already gathered outside King Ning's house. Although it was still dark, Liu Xun only woke up for more than half an hour. Some officials heard the news and rushed over, and they all rushed to Prince Ning's Mansion to say hello. There were also some late Beijing officials with smaller positions waiting outside the palace gate, so Xining Street was already overcrowded early in the morning.
The news of Prince Ning's awakening was quickly sent to the Han Emperor. Emperor Han was even more delighted when he learned that, and decided to take a rest today and a day off before heading to Prince Ning's Mansion.
By the time Emperor Han arrived at Prince Ning's Mansion in his chariot, it was already midnight. Unfortunately, Liu Xun had just finished vomiting and fainted again. Emperor Han was pacing back and forth in front of Liu Xun's bed anxiously. Everyone waited for about half an hour, and Liu Xunfu coughed several times before slowly waking up. Liu Xun was surprised and happy to see his father waiting for him in person. With his sick body in his hands, he knelt down to pay his respects to his father. Emperor Han smiled and helped Liu Xun sit on the bed again. He gave some instructions and chatted for a while. His heart felt warm and cold for a while, and tears filled his eyes from time to time.
Seeing that his father was so emotional, Liu Xun hurriedly asked: "Father, do you have anything on your mind? I haven't seen you for a few days. Why do you look so haggard?"
Emperor Han shook his head and sighed, "Xun'er! Don't you know what has happened these days?"
"I only remember that on the Lantern Festival, after I came back from a banquet in the East Palace, I felt unbearable abdominal pain for some reason, and then I fainted. I don't know what happened next."
"Liu Yan poisoned the food and wine at the banquet, did you know?"
"The prince has been poisoned?" Liu Xun replied smoothly, as if he had already guessed what the Han Emperor would ask, but still pretended not to know the reason, "How is this possible? The prince has always been virtuous and honest, how could he kill his relatives with poison?" Uncle’s business.”
Liu Xingzhi hurriedly answered: "Father, you don't know something. The reason why the prince poisoned you is to clear the obstacles and gain sole power..." Liu Xingzhi was about to continue, but his father glanced at him and then said: He drew his neck back.
Emperor Han sighed softly and did not want to talk about this matter anymore. "Since you are awake, just rest well at home. I will come to visit you in a few days."
Liu Xun wanted to struggle to see the emperor off, but the Han Emperor stopped him, so he ordered his two sons to see him off instead. After the two sons came back from seeing the emperor off, they reported the situation of the past few days to their father. After listening to this, Liu Xun was still a little surprised in his heart. He didn't expect that things would go so smoothly. The only person he had to watch out for now was Lu Zuo. The said Queen Li.
After a day off, Xun Yu and his son were restless. It seemed that the emperor was very happy about Prince Ning's awakening. It seemed that Liu Xun must be the crown prince. Xun Yu and his son were discussing in the study room of their mansion, and began to hesitate whether they should fight for Liu Yan again and rescue him. Of course, they wanted to rescue him, but the risk was very high. Once the matter was exposed, they might be involved again, but if they stood idly by and watched , then it is also possible to be suppressed by Liu Xun.
Xun Yu said: "In the current situation, in my father's opinion, it is better for us to defect to Prince Ning! Relying on our many years of management in the court, Prince Ning will not dare to underestimate us."
"No!" Xun Mou frowned and shook his head and replied resolutely, "Even if Liu Xun is willing to accept us now, if Liu Xun really ascends the throne and becomes emperor in the future, he will definitely settle accounts with his wife in the future."
The father and son fell into silence again. They were both firm on the idea that they could kill themselves. Maybe they had to find another way, and maybe they could see a glimmer of hope. If they were the winner and the loser, why not give him a try.
The Tianlao in Dali Temple is heavily guarded. Since the Han Emperor came to power, all criminals imprisoned in the Tianlao have been executed without exception. The Tianlao is located south of the Dali Temple Institution. It is a compound with three entrances. However, the prisons where prisoners are held are all located in dark rooms below. The Tianlao is surrounded by three walls and one side is surrounded by iron pillars. The cell is dark and damp. , messy, many smells intertwined, and the smell is overwhelming.
Liu Yan's disheveled hair covered his desperate eyes, and the shackles on his hands and feet were very heavy for him, so he leaned on the wooden bed motionless to feel more comfortable. Liu Yan had only been detained for one day, but he felt as if he had been there for several years. The long and torturous waiting made him very confused as to whether time really existed. During the several hours of detention, he calculated dozens of situations. What I need most now is the help of Xun Yu and his son. As long as they are willing to help, then even if I am in jail, I will still have a chance to stand up...
"Your Highness..."
Liu Yan's body trembled, and a familiar voice passed through his ears. When he turned around, he saw a familiar figure standing outside the cell door. The person who came was none other than his father-in-law, Xu Bingde, Minister of War. Holding the heavy shackles, Liu Yan walked very hard to the cell door. With his eyes that were no longer majestic, he looked at Xu Bingde pitifully and said: "Father-in-law, is it really you? Is it really you? You Why did you come to see me?" Then he quickly asked, "Are Xu Fang and the others okay?"
"Fang'er and the others have already taken over to live in my house. Don't worry, Your Highness!" After Xu Bingde said this, his eye circles were already red. He sighed and turned away. Although Liu Yan is a royal relative, he is still a nobleman after all. A young man! It was really unfair for him to bear so much all at once. After Xu Bingde calmed down for a while, he turned around and replied: "Hey! This is a prison. No one can come in without the emperor's will. I also had to go through a lot of trouble to get in."
Liu Yan was stunned for a moment, "Then how did you get in?"
"I only came after begging the emperor."
"How is this possible? The emperor is so angry right now, how could he let you come to see me?"
A hint of cunning appeared on Xu Bingde's face, and he replied with a smile: "Your Highness! There is still hope for your case."
"This..." Liu Yan buried his head in thought for a moment, "Are you saying that Prince Ning is awake?"
"Yeah!" Xu Bingde nodded, "Otherwise, I wouldn't be here now."
After Liu Yan confirmed the news, he felt mixed emotions in his heart and asked pitifully: "Father-in-law, do you think Grandpa Huang will pardon me?"
Although Xu Bingde had no confidence in his heart, he still pretended to smile confidently: "Your Majesty, he always misses his old friendship, and you are the orphan of the late prince. How could the Emperor be willing to let you suffer! Now Prince Ning is safe and sound, The Emperor has found a way not to kill you. In a few days, when he thinks of your kindness, he will definitely restore all your positions." Xu Bingde lowered his voice when he saw Liu Yan continued to lower his head in silence. After looking around, Xu Bingde lowered his voice. He said, "Your Highness, please listen to me. You must stand still. King Liu Xu of Wei is an example. If Liu Xu can endure his temper, maybe he is the most trusted person now!"
