Phoenix Fight: The First Concubine

Chapter 101 Proud
Besides, the son fell into it when he had a dispute with the river officials in order to strengthen the embankment. An emperor like him suddenly made up a lot of conspiracy theories.

He has sent people to change the punishment and customs, and ordered the officials of Jiangnan Road to continue to increase the search.

Hearing Xiao Mingchen and the King of Chu asking for an audience, Emperor Jianwu frowned, "Let them in."

Xiao Mingchen and his elder brother have already entered the imperial study, the two brothers saluted their father first.

Just after finishing the ceremony, Xiao Mingchen couldn't wait to ask: "Father, I heard the news that the second brother... the second brother fell into the water, but is it true? Did the second brother really have an accident?"

Emperor Jianwu nodded heavily: "Something happened to your second brother."

He asked Eunuch Gao to pass the memorial to the two brothers.

Xiao Mingchen's face turned pale immediately, he was dumbfounded, and immediately burst into tears.

"Father, the second brother will be fine. When he went to the south of the Yangtze River, he said that he must control the water well. He is willing to cure the flood in the south of the Yangtze River for the father. The world is peaceful. A few days ago, Erchen also received a gift from the second brother. Gu Jian, how could it be so sudden?"

Emperor Jianwu reprimanded: "Why are you crying, men don't flick their tears easily, you..."

Halfway through the speech, he was also stunned and couldn't continue.

Why is he not sad and worried, but he is an emperor, so how can he easily show his emotions.

Moreover, he is very relieved to treat his sons as brothers and sisters.

The fifth son and the second son had a deep relationship since they were young, and they were siblings of the same mother. He was a man of true temperament who was crying in front of his eyes. Emperor Jianwu was not actually angry.

The king of Chu said anxiously: "Father, the life and death of the second brother is still important now. I think the second brother may have just been washed downstream by the current, so I can order the government and local gentry and people to search more. I think there will be news. Said It is not allowed that the second brother was rescued, but there is no news at present, and he cannot be found for the time being."

"I have sent people to intensify the search, but it is difficult to know what is going on in the south of the Yangtze River." Emperor Jianwu thought about it, and now he is far away from the capital. If something happened to his second son, the situation in the capital might be even worse. It has changed, and I am not in the mood to stay in Chengde for a while.

"I'm planning to go back to Beijing, and you brothers should prepare well, that's enough, don't cry, your second brother is my son, and I am the Son of Dragon, he will be fine."

Although Xiao Mingchen was young, he was crying like a child in front of his father at this moment. He said in a low mood: "Second brother has been good to me since he was a child. If there is anything good, he would leave it to me at the first sight and protect me all the time. At that time, the mother and concubine had just passed away, and the son was still young, and he was often distressed. The emperor had to learn from the Taifu and take care of me, and he became thinner for half a year... My son was sad, but now I have just grown up, but I'm too useless to go to Jiangnan with my second brother to help him..."

Emperor Jianwu listened to him in silence, feeling very sad for a while.

He has a lot of women and a lot of children. He is an emperor and he manages a lot of affairs every day. How can he have the time to care about what happens in the harem?
The king of Chu sighed at the side: "Second brother is a very caring elder brother. When I was young, I was punished by the Taifu once, and it was second brother who coaxed me."

Now speaking, it's just sad.

Emperor Jianwu patted his shoulder, "You are no longer a child, you should know that crying is useless."

Xiao Mingchen wiped away his tears, "My son has lost his composure, please forgive me."

Emperor Jianwu smiled slightly: "You have to believe that your second brother is the one. How can he be short-lived? How can my son be so fragile?"

It's just that Emperor Jianwu always felt that something was wrong.

He also has the ability of Xiao Mingrui, he doesn't think that he will suddenly fall into the water when he is in good shape.

Could it be that those river officials were so courageous that they killed people to silence them?
Emperor Jianwu had doubts in his heart, this kind of thing is by no means impossible.

An accident, when the time comes you will be washed away by the flood, so what do you have to do with others?
Even the emperor, what can he say if he can't find anything.

Emperor Jianwu was very clear about the methods of these courtiers, so he was suspicious.

Xiao Mingchen's eyes flickered, "Father is right, my son is going to return to Beijing right now, and then go to Jiangnan in person."

Emperor Jianwu waved his hand: "Go down first."

Xiao Mingchen left the study with a strange expression.

The king of Chu was thinking about something, and now he has made a gesture similar to approaching his eldest brother, and his approaching him is also intentional to win him over.

It's just that now that the second brother has an accident, it's hard to say what to do with the matter in front of him.

Xiao Mingchen walked away for a while, then suddenly said: "Third brother, everything remains the same, if...you have a choice."

The King of Chu frowned and said, "It's better not to say such things, second brother hasn't heard from him yet."

Xiao Mingchen closed his eyes and stopped talking.

Yes, there is no news yet, so it is time for ghosts and ghosts to appear.

Xiao Mingchen returned to his temporary palace, recruited his personal servants to inquire, and learned that King Qi rode horses to the Chengde Mountains to hunt, and he was on his way back now.

Xiao Mingchen's eyes were slightly cold, and he snorted: "Brother, you are complacent now, no, I won't let you continue to be so complacent."

He ordered a few words, left the room, walked slowly in the palace, and walked towards the palace gate.

The Summer Resort used to occupy quite a large area, so Xiao Mingchen rode his horse straight to the gate of the palace.

After a while, he finally arrived at the palace gate.

After getting off his horse, he waited in the nearby pavilions.

A moment later, King Qi and his party rode back with fresh clothes and angry horses. Surrounded by many guards and children of the royal family, King Qi looked like a moon surrounded by stars, with high spirits.

What a graceful demeanor, what a commendable emperor's demeanor.

Xiao Mingchen waited silently, a moment later a group of people passed by here, and a few servants of the horse guard came leading a bloody BMW. Take a few more glances.

When King Qi saw the BMW, he liked it very much, "Where did this BMW come from?"

The servants of the Yumajian are more respectful today than in the past. They have always been the most well-informed people. They have already got some news, and now they dare not offend King Qi.

"It's a hard-earned horse paid tribute from the Western Regions."

The fourth prince next to him was very fond of it when he saw it: "Such a BMW, it is really a peerless horse as it is said in ancient books!"

Seeing this, the people on the side complimented her even more.

King Qi was also quite moved when he saw the BMW. He received the news not later than others, and got the news last night.

This news is indeed very shocking, even King Qi did not expect it.

The younger brother who had been constantly jealous with him suddenly fell into the water and disappeared, and there is no news so far, it is very likely that something happened.

King Qi couldn't tell what feeling he was feeling, he didn't know whether it was excitement or sadness for a while.

Human life is inherently fragile, and no one knows when it will suddenly die.

Many big people will die on the body of insignificant little people instead.

King Qi also couldn't tell whether he was looking forward to Xiao Mingrui's death or wishing him to be disabled.

There is no father and son in the Tian family, let alone brotherhood.

In the face of the struggle for the throne, everyone is the same.

Today he is proud of the spring breeze and has a horseshoe disease. He went hunting in the mountains with others early in the morning, and he is in a proud mood.

"Hehe, this is a hard-earned BMW. Big brother, I really want to try riding. But this time big brother has the best hunting performance. Maybe the emperor will reward this BMW to big brother. Do you want to give it a try?" try?"

The fourth prince, King Wei, was bewitching again.

King Qi glanced at him, but his heart was full of fire.

According to the rules, this is a tribute BMW, and no one can stop it privately without the consent of the emperor.

But now King Qi is in a good mood, a feeling of looking around with invincible hands in control of everything surges in his heart, which makes him a little moved.

But he still reprimanded: "What are you talking about, how can you ride as you please?"

The eunuch of the Yumajian smiled and said: "They sent it privately, and they haven't reported it to the emperor yet. I'm afraid they want to ask me, Daqin, for something in return. I have a vast land in the Central Plains, so I don't lack their barbarian things." ?”

"That's right, His Royal Highness King Qi, I don't think it's a big deal. It's not yet confirmed who this horse is for, even if His Highness wants it, it's fine."

On the side, another son of Gongqing, who is attached to King Qi, quickly flattered and said: "No, who doesn't know that His Highness is the most valued by the emperor?"

For a while, everyone present was full of flattery, even Prince Qi, who was born as a prince, was used to flattery since he was a child. Now that his political opponent has fallen, he has a bright future and is in a good mood, so he is happy to hear it.

King Wei saw that his brother didn't say anything, but his eyes clearly showed that he loved the BMW very much, and he was reluctant to let it go.

Although he is blunt in aptitude, but as a prince, he can grow up and do well, so he is not stupid.

At least, in terms of observing words and expressions, it is absolutely not bad.

Seeing his elder brother's expression, King Wei smiled: "How can I try horses here? It's better to go to Xiyuan."

The eunuch of the imperial horse supervisor wanted to flatter King Qi, even if it was an imperial horse, he would dare to ride it for the prince, how could he not be happy at this moment?
King Qi thought that at that time, only me, the capable son of the emperor, would be left, and I would be the eldest son of the emperor, who else would I stand for?

If the emperor wants to reward me, I will go with the flow, if not, then it doesn't matter.

It can be seen that King Qi is too complacent.

Sitting in the distance, Xiao Mingchen smiled coldly, with an inexplicable color hanging from the corner of his mouth.

Sometimes, if you are too proud, you will stumble.

At times like this, there is always a need to be more low-key.

But some people never understand.

Maybe they just think too highly of themselves.

Did he think that without the second elder brother, the emperor would definitely choose him?
There are quite a few sons of the father.

He could continue to raise his son. Anyway, he didn't know how long it would be before he died. How could the mighty Emperor Jianwu be willing to abdicate to the virtuous?
Xiao Mingchen left with a secretive smile on the corner of his mouth.

The wind, blowing through the green trees, rustled.

Emperor Jianwu sat in the study with a stern expression on his face. He was already preparing to return to Beijing, but there were still many matters to be dealt with now, and he couldn't go back immediately if he wanted to.

He was discussing matters with several ministers when it was reported that King Qi had arrived.

Emperor Jianwu's expression didn't change much. After talking to the ministers, he asked King Qi to come in to answer.

As soon as King Qi entered the study, he didn't notice anything unusual, but he had already heard that his father had heard that King Luo was missing. He expected that his father must be in a bad mood at the moment, so he quickly came to express his filial piety and brotherhood.

"Father, my son heard the news about his second younger brother, all of them were burned. The second elder brother is young, so how could he encounter such a sad news... My son, I ask my father to take care of his health for the sake of Daqin Jiangshan..." King Qi sincerely Pleadingly, look at the red eyes, the sad expression, if you don't know the filth between their brothers, those who hear it will be sad and those who see it will cry.

Emperor Jianwu watched his performance expressionlessly, and said indifferently: "I already know, I'm about to drive back to Beijing, and you should prepare to go back with the brothers. Your second brother is now only missing, and I must be there." Bless him, he'll be fine."

This matter really made Emperor Jianwu suspicious, and he always wondered if it was a conspiracy.

And the one who can benefit the most is none other than King Qi.

No matter how you look at it, it's not right.

Did King Qi do it, or was it really an accident?

Emperor Jianwu has already planned to send people from the Secretary of General Administration to investigate and search carefully, to see people in life and corpses in death.

Although he didn't want to plan for the worst, even if he was the emperor, he couldn't stop the life and death in the world.

Even his children, many died young.

Seeing his father's gloomy expression, the King of Qi thought it was because he was unhappy. After thinking for a while, he said, "I will obey your orders. During these days when my father is in Chengde, my son has gained a lot of experience by serving my father. I am willing to serve my father." Go back to Beijing by your side and take care of your father."

Emperor Jianwu narrowed his eyes slightly, and said for a while, "No need, I'm still in good health."

King Qi broke out in a cold sweat when he heard it.

Why do these words sound like saying, I am not old yet, I am in good health, what do you want to do if you dare to spy on the emperor's health?
King Qi hurriedly said: "I thought that my father would be displeased with my second brother's accident, but I just wanted to do my best to be filial to a son of man."

Emperor Jianwu said: "I know your filial piety, go back."

When King Qi saw this, he got up and said goodbye.

After he came out, he couldn't help being suspicious, but he felt that he was a little too complacent, and seeing his father's expression, he seemed a little afraid of himself.

"Could it be that father thinks that I did this?" King Qi felt awe-inspiring, thinking of this, he couldn't help but couldn't stand anymore, and immediately went back to discuss with his staff.

Emperor Jianwu's expression was unpredictable, he thought for a moment, and then sighed.

In the evening, someone from the General Secretary came to report.

"What did King Qi do today?" Emperor Jianwu had a sharp expression.

"Back to the emperor, King Qi went hunting with King Wei in the morning. He didn't come back until the afternoon."

The people from the General Administration Department handed over a detailed report. Emperor Jianwu took a look, and his face became more and more ugly. After a long while, he suddenly cursed: "Zhuzi dare!"

The emperor was so angry that he walked back and forth in the study, Gao Wugong who was waiting on the side was frightened, he rarely saw the emperor so angry.

Emperor Jianwu was angry, and when he saw in the report that the king of Qi had met the steward and waiter to lead the bloody BMW as a tribute, he laughed and told King Wei that the BMW would come soon, so he went to Xiyuan to try riding it.

The eunuch did not stop him, saying that the matter has not been reported to His Majesty, but it can be sent to King Qi.

Pedestrians laugh, and everyone will follow.

This incident made Emperor Jianwu very angry. As an emperor, his majesty is incomparable, and no one can stand against him!
And this matter is not as simple as riding a horse, it is clearly provoking the king's prestige without looking at the king's father!

This is a provocation to the imperial power, and he, the emperor father, is not taken seriously at all!
What's more, knowing that something happened to the younger brother, but not feeling sad at all, laughing and messing around, robbing the royal horse that was paid to the emperor to ride without authorization, such a person has no brotherhood, no father-son relationship, and no loyalty to the emperor. , Arrogant, arrogant, wanton, how can we not make Emperor Jianwu out of anger?
There was deathly silence in the study.

In a rage, Emperor Jianwu smashed his favorite Chengni inkstone of the Southern Song Dynasty.

After an unknown amount of time, Emperor Jianwu asked sinisterly, "What is he doing now?"

"Return to Your Majesty..." Even the General Secretary was terrified at the moment, unable to keep calm under the fury of the emperor's dragon face.

"His Royal Highness King Qi is discussing matters with someone now."

Emperor Jianwu sneered.

Discussion, what are you discussing, do you want to kill the king and usurp the throne after killing your brother?

I thought he could be calmer and the city was deeper, but he didn't expect to get carried away with complacency the moment he got the news of his younger brother's accident?
Do you think that there is no longer a competitor, so he, the monarch, can only choose him as the heir?

So he thought he could be presumptuous and unscrupulous?

After all, it's still too young.

He looks gentle and refined on weekdays, but now he can clearly see his true colors.

"Keep an eye on me." Emperor Jianwu said coldly.

After a while, he sat down in front of the royal case, Gao Wugong went up to serve tea, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty calm down, the body of the dragon is important."

Emperor Jianwu rubbed his brows wearily, and suddenly asked: "Who do you think these sons of mine are worthy of great responsibility?"

Gao Wugong didn't answer.

He knew that the emperor didn't want him to answer, but just wanted someone to listen to him.

Sure enough, Emperor Jianwu said: "Boss is really unbearable, he has no king and no father, Li Zi! Second child..."

Emperor Jianwu felt a little regretful when he thought about his second son, who was still alive or dead.

A few days ago, he doubted whether his second son had participated in the murder of Imperial Doctor Zhu, but now it seems that King Qi probably did it.

Those evidences looked impeccable, but in fact they were also the easiest to falsify.

Who will produce evidence at the scene of the crime?

"Mingrui is a serious person. I let him go to Jiangnan, but he is responsible and takes the lead. Don't you know that a gentleman doesn't stand under a dangerous wall? It's good, but put yourself in!"

Gao Wugong persuaded: "Your Highness is on a mission for the country, so naturally he will do his best."

Emperor Jianwu shook his head, with a sad expression on his face: "Xiao Jiu passed away last year, and my sons are not thriving. White-haired people send black-haired people. Do I always have to experience the pain of bereavement?"

Gao Wugong persuaded him for a while, but Emperor Jianwu was still unhappy.

He was angry and awe-inspiring because of his eldest son's disrespect and filial piety to his father, but also felt that the emperor's status was threatened.

He thought that since the king of Qi arrived in Chengde, he has been very conspicuous, and many ministers have a good relationship with him, and they hang out all day long.

Or even though some did not come forward, they let their sons accompany them, but they also showed their attitude.

Even the third son, King Chu, who had never been involved in these matters, suddenly became warm with his eldest brother, and even wrote poems and odes for him.

All these made Emperor Jianwu feel a strong sense of threat.

King Qi is very powerful, does he want to form a party for personal gain?
Jun father, Jun father, first the king, then the father.

Although he was very dissatisfied with fighting for the throne for his sons and coveting his father's status, but at the same time, he also felt dissatisfied because his sons were not filial.

Such complex emotions are naturally not understood by high non-functioning.

Emperor Jianwu thought for a long time, but he didn't send King Qi immediately.

The emperor's mind is hard to say.

This night, it may be difficult for many people to fall asleep.

Xiao Mingchen poured himself a drink, drove away the maids and eunuchs, and drank alone in front of Yue in silence.

There were only some appetizers on the table, but he didn't eat the food, and only drank a glass of wine.

"Second brother, I hope you will be in good fortune, and nothing will happen to you. My younger brother will not let him be complacent." Xiao Mingchen murmured to himself, with a pair of evil eyes on his immature and handsome face.

After all, if you are a prince, you will never have less means.

It's just that many people always look at him according to his age and don't take him seriously.

He wants to make some people stumble.

Until midnight, Xiao Mingchen got the news and burst out laughing.

"Okay, okay, that's great!"

Xiao Mingchen swept away the bad luck, and stood up suddenly, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.

"Second brother, let my younger brother clear the way for you!"

Xiao Mingchen knew that some people were finished.

At least in Father's heart, he is finished!

But now he may still not be aware of the problem, he is still discussing with the counselor.

Maybe he was still thinking about accepting the influence of the second brother going to the court, or sending someone to Jiangnan to see if the second brother was finished.

But everything is not important anymore, Xiao Mingchen will make good preparations.

Xiao Mingchen turned around and drank a glass of wine, his eyes were bright.

Or the second brother is right, the father is arbitrary, and he is a person who is in the heart of the emperor. He will not allow any people or things that challenge the status and majesty of the emperor.

If such a thing happens, then he will never tolerate it.

The difference is only in the length of time.

The emperor won't talk about Yuma, if he doesn't get lost now, he will definitely find something to knock his good brother into the abyss.

Tonight, the moonlight is like silver.

Tonight, the moonlight is hidden among the flowers and trees, and the silver light flows all over the place.

After discussing with his staff, King Qi's eyes dimmed.

The concubine beside him waited on him, seeing his displeasure, asked, "Is the lord tired?"

King Qi didn't speak, just thinking about Jiangnan.

Seeing the father's appearance, he doubted what he did.

So after discussing with his staff, he decided to keep a low profile and at the same time send people stationed in Jiangnan to look for the whereabouts of his good brother.

enemy……

It's better to die.

If you can't die, then you can be disabled, so you are absolutely ineligible to inherit the throne.

King Qi thought of something, sometimes with a smile, and sometimes with cold eyes.

As for the capital, what will happen there is really exciting.

If there is chaos, you can profit from the chaos.

He hadn't forgotten that the queen was still pregnant.

This matter must be resolved.

He didn't want to have a new younger brother, who was still the queen's son.

This identity is too much of a threat to him, even if he is just a child, it will also arouse the support of those old-fashioned veterans.

Better yet, he should not be born.

It rained in the morning.

The hot summer in Beijing seems to be much cooler because of this rain.

Murong Wei sat on the carriage with a haggard expression.

Although only a few days had passed, it seemed to her that several years had passed.

The palace was not in chaos. Under his strong pressure, the entire Luo Palace was still the same as usual, and there was no panic.

She also expressed her confidence at the banquet outside, and she didn't want anyone to see the joke.

But it was only for a few days, and she couldn't sleep all night, and the worries in her heart kept sprouting in his heart like wild weeds, which made her feel like she was about to collapse.

Just getting up, she still has to maintain her majesty, so that no one can see her haggard.

In just a few days of effort, she seemed to have matured all of a sudden.

Thinking of the expressions of pity on everyone's faces when she returned to her natal home today, and the sympathetic but mocking words of the eldest madam, Murong Lan gloated and said, "Sister is so pitiful. The prince has encountered such a thing now. Sister, you should mourn."

Murong Wan'er, who is not yet married, seems to be satisfied, her eyes are full of people who are worse than me anyway, which made you proud at the beginning, so you are now a widow?

So what about the scenery?
To be a widow, without a man, without a son, at such a young age, it's all useless.

The old lady wiped her tears and comforted her, saying that she would be relieved.

And my own mother washed her face with tears, hugging her and crying how her daughter's life was so hard, and she was going to be a widow just after she got married.

Murong Wei felt really uncomfortable in her heart, although she calmly repeated in front of everyone that the prince was only missing and would get news soon, although she didn't let anyone see her fragility, she was really at a loss in her heart.

(End of this chapter)