Li Jing nodded, and followed the chief eunuch towards the Qichen Hall. When he arrived, the emperor was already waiting in the side hall. There was a tea table and a chessboard on the Arhat's bed. Obviously, he wanted to have a few games with Li Jing.

Li Jing saluted respectfully, "My son is free, let's kill a few games with me."

Li Jing lifted his robe and sat down, playing chess with the emperor.

He knew very well that the emperor didn't just want to ask him to play chess, but if the emperor didn't ask, he wouldn't ask.

After the emperor lost two games in a row, he looked at Li Jing with deep eyes.

"Jing'er's chess skills have become more and more exquisite, and even I am no longer an opponent. I still remember when you were eight years old, I told you to play chess. In a flash, you are so old now."

The emperor's eyes were in a trance, as if he had returned to the past. At that time, Li Jing was still a simple child, looking forward to his arrival all day long. In Li Jing's view, the mother and concubine would only be able to come to the palace if the father and the emperor came to the palace. laugh.

At that time, he looked forward to the emperor's coming every day, but most of the time, he went to the queen's palace.

Too many expectations were in vain. In the end, he got used to it and stopped waiting. Looking at the concubine Xian became more and more indifferent. The young Li Jing felt resentful towards the emperor.

"Father, my son-in-law is about to get married soon, and there are still many things to be busy. Let's play the last game, and my son-in-law will leave first."

He was too lazy to listen to the emperor's rambling, no matter how much nonsense he talked, he had no emotion at all.

The emperor paused slightly as he went to the chess piece. He didn't expect Li Jing to say that. He was used to the days when everyone surrendered. Suddenly, someone said something against his heart. He frowned unconsciously. The originally warm atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"You have lived in the Liu family for a long time, and you have been kind to the Liu family in every possible way, why are you so indifferent to me?"

The emperor questioned, Li Jing sneered.

"The Liu family treats me sincerely, so I naturally respond sincerely."

He made a pun, which on the one hand showed that the Liu family treated him well, and on the other hand satirized the emperor's favoritism.

"Did I treat you well?" The emperor threw the chess piece heavily on the chessboard, and even questioned Li Jing angrily.

"How my father treats me, you know very well in your heart, if you recruit me here, it is to make use of the problem, there is no need, if there is nothing wrong, I will leave first."

Li Jing got up, exposed the emperor's purpose, turned and left, the emperor looked at his back, his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Among the many children, only Li Jing was the most rebellious and the most difficult to control. The emperor was full of anger, and the chief eunuch came in and hurriedly comforted him.

"Your Majesty, don't be annoyed. The fourth prince has been very tired from dealing with the affairs of Jingting Mountain recently, and his words have lost their importance. It's getting late, and this old slave will help you to rest."

The emperor's eyes were sharp. Among the common people, Li Jing's reputation and prestige were very high, so the emperor became more and more entangled.

Li Jing is excellent no matter whether he is talented or sympathetic to the people, but because of his excellence, the prince looks more and more mediocre.

And he has promised the queen that he will not change the crown prince, but now it seems that the crown prince is not the most suitable candidate.

On the one hand, the words of gold speak well, on the other hand, Li Jing is the most suitable candidate for the crown prince, and the emperor is a little embarrassed.

Coupled with Li Jing's rebellion, his heart was once on the side of the filial prince, his eyes were stained with killing intent, if he couldn't control it, he would find an opportunity to get rid of it, and clear the way for the prince.

If there is no one who can threaten the prince, then the prince can secure the position of the crown prince and inherit the throne in the future.

The emperor ignored the principle of winning the hearts of the people, and blindly relied on power to suppress it. In the end, what he got in return was only a more favorable resistance.

Li Jing handled the Jingtingshan mine accident very well. Not only did he personally pay for the treatment of the injured people, he also sent condolences to their families, arranged for doctors to visit them regularly, and even gave each family a certain amount of pension.

To ensure that the people in the injured family can have enough food and clothing, for Li Jing, that is just a small amount of money, but for the common people, a copper coin is very precious.

After the mine accident, no one made trouble, but obediently accepted all Li Jing's arrangements. It was because he considered everything for the people before he thought about what others thought, that he was praised by many people.

That night, Li Jing did not return to the Duke's mansion, so Duke Liu was worried and sent someone to send news to Duke Liu. He sincerely respected Duke Liu's family as relatives.

He thought about Concubine Xian's abnormality, and when he thought of the emperor's attitude, he suddenly realized what the problem was.

"Come here, keep a close eye on Concubine Xian, and report to the king in time if she takes any action."

Concubine Xian has been too abnormal these days, she obviously found out that the emperor has murderous intentions towards him, and the unwillingness in her heart made her decide to take action.

"Yes." Xingbai hurriedly went to make arrangements, but at this moment, he went to watch in person.

Li Jing's eyes were stained with a serious color, and the corners of his lips curved into a sneer.

"This king is not someone who can get rid of it if he wants to give it up."

He will not just sit and wait to die, the way of heaven is not fair, so he will fight for that fairness himself.

next day
Cui Yuexi woke up early, after all, she was with Concubine Xian, so she was not as casual as at home.

Concubine Xian is standing under the acacia tree in the courtyard, under the lush green canopy, Concubine Xian is standing under the tree in bright yellow clothes, the leaves are falling with the wind, the picture is very beautiful.

Even though Concubine Xian is over thirty, she is at the most beautiful age in her life, her figure and appearance are like a teenage girl.

It's just that the back was a bit lonely, Cui Yuexi didn't step forward to disturb, but just watched quietly, Concubine Xian turned her head back with a smile, and waved to Cui Yuexi.

Cui Yuexi stepped forward, and was about to salute when Concubine Xian helped her up.

"There is no one else here, you have the right to be in the Duke's mansion."

Cui Yuexi couldn't help asking when she saw Concubine Xian was fascinated by the tree.

"Ma'am, is this tree any different? I think you're fascinated by it?"

Concubine Xian smiled and told her the origin of this tree.

"It was planted by the emperor himself when I entered the palace. He said he would love me forever. At that time, I believed it at a young age. Now, after more than [-] years with him, I realized that a man's mouth It is used to deceive people.

Yuexi, although we are women, we cannot depend on men. The only thing we can rely on in the world is ourselves.

Of course, Jing'er is different from other men, even so, don't lose yourself. "

Concubine Xian felt touched, and gently stroked the thick trunk of the silk tree.

"For more than twenty years, the tree has grown from a sapling to a big tree. Sadly, I haven't entered her heart yet."

Concubine Xian's eyes flashed sorrow, Cui Yuexi felt sorry for her, and hugged Concubine Xian gently.

"You still have us."

Cui Yuexi comforted Concubine Xian leaning on her shoulder, exposing her vulnerable side to others for the first time.

"Okay! From then on, I will rely on you."

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