happy match

The third prince raised his head in disbelief: "What did my son do wrong to provoke such a big anger at the father?"

The emperor's complexion was deep, his eyes flashed brightly, and he asked coldly: "How did the things in your elder brother's mansion spread throughout the capital?"

The third prince didn't pause, and replied without hesitation: "I don't know about the affairs of the elder brother's house."

"Whether you know or not, I believe you know best in your heart." The emperor's face became more and more condensed, and when he looked carefully, apart from anger, there was also a trace of faint disappointment in his eyes.

The respect and preference for so many years is by no means fake, but it is also because of this that he is even more disappointed with the third prince.In this disappointment, there is also some regret and anger that misjudged the person.All kinds of complicated emotions were intertwined, which made him more excited, and the words he said became particularly sharp: "Zhao Zhang, there is no impenetrable wall in the world. I will check the things you really think you have done. Can't you?"

The third prince trembled in his heart, knowing that he had miscalculated again this time.

Originally, he wanted to use the offensive of rumors to make people in the prince's mansion uneasy. It would be better for the father to see the true face of the prince's weakness and incompetence.The third prince even thought about it secretly.It would be great if the royal father abolished the crown prince in a fit of anger and made him the crown prince instead...

He guessed the beginning, but not the end.

The royal father is indeed very angry, but this anger is not directed at the prince, but at him!

Why did things become like this? !The third prince only felt that his heart was ready to move, not to mention how aggrieved he was.This feeling of being aggrieved is even worse than the last encounter in the imperial study.The last time I was caught off guard and couldn't believe it.This time it made him even more frightened.Because the instigator of these rumors was indeed him, he didn't have the courage to argue at all...

The emperor knows his son very well.Seeing his reaction like this, the disappointment in my heart was overwhelmed.It is almost impossible to control the turbulent emotions in my heart: "The rumors that I am going to pass on the throne soon, you are also the one who spread the word!"

The third prince was startled, and raised his head: "Father, my minister never let anyone spread such a rebellious word! Please trust me, father!"

This accusation is much more serious than the one just now.

No matter how fierce the fight between him and the prince is, it is not too much, after all, it is a matter between brothers.But once the father is involved, it is disobedient and unfilial.What's more, there are such heartbreaking words as "the destiny is not long"!It would be fine if he really did these things, but the point is.He never did any of these things.Hearing such accusations, he vomited blood.

Thinking of this, the third prince became more and more panic-stricken, and hurriedly opened his mouth to defend: "I admit that I was the one who let people spread out the rumors in the imperial brother's house. I also secretly found someone to make up a story in the teahouse. However, I have never let anyone say a word about my father. Those rumors must be framed by someone secretly, it must be like this! Father, you must believe me!"

After speaking, the third prince burst into tears.I can't cry.

The emperor stared at the third prince for a long time, his sharp eyes seemed to see through all his disguises.Although he didn't say a word, the silence was even more chilling.

The third prince still knelt on the ground and wept endlessly.My heart was cold.He knows his father too well, such a reaction shows that he is really suspicious...

As an emperor.Suspicion and jealousy are also inevitable.Even his own son couldn't believe it.In the past, the emperor probably would not have taken such things to heart.can now.The balance in his heart has long been tilted towards the prince, and the third prince is not as pleasing to the eye as before.He just heard such heart-wrenching rumors while he was ill.How could he not be angry?

The third prince's voice and tears were beautiful, and in the eyes of the emperor, it became an act of concealment.

The emperor finally opened his mouth to speak: "Zhang'er, you are not young anymore. Now that you are married and have children, it is not suitable to live in the capital for a long time. I will issue an order to give you a land. You go back and make preparations. You are ready to go to the land!"

These words are equivalent to announcing "Don't think about the throne anymore and leave the capital obediently"!

Although the third prince had a vague expectation, the moment he heard these words with his own ears, his whole body became stiff.A bone-chilling chill spread from the bottom of my heart to my fingertips, and my mind went blank.

Seeing the third prince's pale face in disbelief, the emperor's heart was shaken for a moment.

The son in front of him has been in his favor since he was a child, and he prefers the third prince to the prince.Seeing the third prince's appearance, he, as a father, was not happy either.But as the emperor, family affairs are state affairs.Sometimes you can't just act on your own preferences.

Behind these overwhelming rumors, perhaps it is not just the "credit" of the third prince.But the emperor didn't want to delve into it anymore.The throne can only be passed on to one person. Now that the crown prince has been selected, it is necessary to clear the obstacles for the crown prince to inherit the throne.There was no need to worry before, but now he can't afford to be sick, maybe as the rumors spread, his destiny will not be long.It should also be considered for the prince...

Therefore, the third prince must do it!

"Father, what did I do wrong?" The third prince was so unwilling that he didn't thank you, and knelt up stubbornly: "In terms of talent, I am much better than the mediocre brother. In terms of tactics and skills, I don't think I lost half a point to him. The only thing I lost to him was that I was born two years later than him. Why didn't my father even give me a chance, and just sentenced me out of the game?"

If the battle for the throne is likened to a set of flags, the capital is undoubtedly a chessboard.He and the prince each held a son, and they fought endlessly.Although he was defeated, he still had a fight.The emperor let him leave the capital, no doubt he didn't even intend to give him the chance to play games...

The emperor looked at the third prince who was full of unwillingness and anger, and said slowly: "Your fault is that you are too conceited and too bold. You are right. In terms of talent, you are indeed better than the prince. If you are ruthless , he is far inferior to you. But there is one thing about him that you will never be able to match. That is kindness!"

The third prince also went all out: "To be an emperor, the most taboo thing is to be soft-hearted. Father, don't worry, will this country fall into the hands of the emperor in the future?"

The emperor had no expression on his face, but his eyes were a little colder: "I missed a word just now. You still lose because you are too arrogant and have no self-knowledge. You keep saying that you are much better than the prince, but in my opinion, the prince has a lot of power." The ability to know people and employ people. He may not have the ambition to expand the territory, but it is enough to keep the world peaceful."

Without waiting for the third prince to refute, the emperor said flatly: "When the crown prince ascends the throne, he will probably be able to accommodate you to be a wealthy and happy vassal king. If it were you, would you be able to accommodate your brother?" "

...Of course it can't be tolerated!With his temperament, he would definitely rather kill by mistake than let it go, and never leave any hidden dangers.

The third prince was also proud, he didn't bother to lie about such a matter, he pursed his lips tightly and didn't speak.

The slight fluctuations and regrets in the emperor's heart were all cleaned up, and he said lightly: "You go back first! I will issue an imperial edict in a few days."

The third prince suddenly smiled, his smile was full of self-mockery and bitterness: "I thank my father for your kindness." He knelt down deeply, then got up and left.The figure is resolute, yet reveals an indescribable desolation and despondency.

But from the beginning to the end, the third prince didn't even look back.Naturally, he didn't see a glint of water flashing in the emperor's eyes at the moment he left.

……

Although the decree has not yet been formally issued, the news that the emperor is about to grant the third prince the land and let the third prince live there spread like a fire, and soon spread inside and outside the palace.Suddenly caused an uproar.

The third prince and the crown prince have been fighting for the throne for nearly ten years.In the past, the third prince had always had the upper hand, but the situation has reversed in the past two years.Anyone with a discerning eye can see where the Sacred Heart is going.But no one expected that this day would come so soon!

The prince's party was very excited, and everyone clapped their hands and cheered.The third prince's faction panicked and went to the third prince's residence to inquire about the news.The third prince's mansion closed the door tightly and declined all visitors.Such an attitude undoubtedly confirmed that the news was indeed true.

All of a sudden, all the officials of the third prince's faction were panicked.

Zheng Guogong's mansion also fell into an unprecedented predicament.

In fact, Zheng Guogong and his son had vaguely expected this day long ago, and they were also psychologically prepared.But when this day really came, I was still trembling with fear.The father and son were relatively speechless in the study room. After a long silence, Zheng Guogong sighed: "With the departure of the third prince, the situation of the noble concubine and empress in the palace will become more and more difficult."

Zheng Yun looked sad: "It's not just the imperial concubine, our Zheng Guogong's mansion will also struggle in the future."

Zheng Guogong raised his spirits and comforted him and said: "It is already lucky to be able to retreat unscathed. There were bloody battles between the crown princes in the previous dynasty. The sage is wise, the crown prince is kind, and the third prince is at least safe. Be cautious and low-key, that’s all.”

we can only do this.

Zheng Yun responded, thinking of something, then sighed: "Jun Yan is still young, I don't know if he can survive..." Judging by this posture, Zheng Junyan's official career may be bleak at this point.

Zheng Guogong was silent for a moment, and said lightly: "I will get used to it in the future." He quickly changed the subject: "In a few days at most, the Holy Majesty will order the third prince to leave, and then you and Jun Yan will see you off!"

Zheng Yun sighed and agreed.

……

After the prince heard the news, he was so excited that he could hardly contain himself.I stayed in the study for an afternoon, and no one was allowed to disturb me recently.In the evening, he finally couldn't help ordering people to prepare horses and went to Dingguo's mansion. (To be continued..)

ps: I started to abuse the third prince~o(n_n)o~