Fortunate Young Gentleman

In Chuhui Palace, the side hall door was closed, and dozens of guards were guarding the door, not allowing anyone to enter.

What happened in the harem today was too shocking. Such a major event of regicide and treason involved Concubine Tang Hui, Prince Duan, and His Majesty. What Prince Huai asked in the hall must be the most secretive things of the royal family. Apart from the royal family, others who heard these secrets would surely be killed.

However, no one knew that in this side hall, two figures were sitting side by side. The murderer of His Majesty, the maid Zizhu, was leaning her head on Prince Huai's shoulder.

Just like more than ten years ago.

But their positions were reversed at that time. At that time, one of them was a little maid who had just entered the palace and had no one to rely on, and the other was a marginal prince who had lost his mother and was often bullied. Because of similar experiences, they formed a friendship that seemed incredible in the eyes of others.

Zizhu tilted her head to look at King Huai and said, "Your Highness, take good care of yourself in the future."

King Huai smiled and said, "I still want Sister Zizhu to take care of me. The servants in the palace are clumsy and can't do simple things well."

Zizhu smiled, but didn't say anything else.

The smile on King Huai's face gradually disappeared, and his expression became serious. He said, "Promise me, don't do stupid things."

Zizhu smiled and said, "If I die, they will never find your Highness again."

King Huai said, "If you die, I won't take revenge."

Zizhu's face changed suddenly, and she hurriedly said, "How can this be? This is what you have to do since you were a child."

King Huai looked at her and asked, "If the premise of revenge is to pay the price of your death, what is the difference between me and him?"

Zizhu lowered her head and remained silent.

King Huai patted her shoulder and said, "Be good, be obedient, I will rescue you soon."

At the door of the side hall

Seeing King Huai coming out, the guard general immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness."

King Huai glanced at him and said, "She is the most important witness in this case. Keep an eye on her and don't let her commit suicide. If anything happens to her, I will be inseparable from all of you."

The leader trembled and immediately said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will definitely keep an eye on her!"

King Huai left Chuhui Palace and came to Yangshen Palace. Seeing Wei Jian standing outside the palace, he asked, "Is my father awake?"

Wei Jian said, "Your Highness, your Majesty just woke up."

King Huai said, "The maid Zizhu has confessed everything. I will report to my father."

Wei Jian shook his head and said, "Your Majesty said, please let your Highness spare Prince Duan's life. The rest of the matters can be discussed and handled with Lord Tang. You don't need to report to your Majesty."

He sighed and said, "Your Majesty doesn't want to hear any more news about this case."

King Huai glanced at the closed door of Yangshen Palace and said, "I know."

...

Tang Mansion

Tang Ning has returned home. Seeing him return safely, Zhong Yi and others finally feel relieved. Only Su Mei sees his expression is different, comes to the study, and asks: "What happened?"

Tang Ning said: "Tang Huifei has admitted to poisoning His Majesty. The palace has blocked the news. At the latest tomorrow, Prince Duan, the Tang family and other people involved in this matter will be caught in one fell swoop."

Su Mei looked at him in surprise and asked: "Isn't this good news?"

"The fourth elder said that even in Guizhou, the tranquilizing incense is not common. She didn't allocate much at the beginning. Except for the ten elders, no one else can have it." Tang Ning shook his head , murmured: "In this case, how did the Tang family and Concubine Tang Hui get it?"

Su Mei looked at him and asked: "Do you suspect that it is my master who is behind the Tang family?"

Tang Ning said: "It is possible that she did this, and she is the only one in the capital."

Su Mei shook her head and said: "I can be sure that my master has no connection with the Tang family and Prince Duan."

Tang Ning's face was more suspicious, and he asked puzzledly: "Who could it be?"

This case was handled by Prince Huai himself, and there should be no omissions in the details. At that time, Tang Ning only needs to check the case files to know the source of the tranquilizing incense.

This incident happened suddenly. In order not to alert the enemy, Tang Ning and Prince Huai blocked the news from the harem. Prince Duan and the Tang family did not know that their conspiracy had been exposed.

Prince Duan's life can be regarded as colorful and full of ups and downs. After experiencing several ups and downs, he finally waited for a decree to be appointed as the crown prince.

However, tonight is also his last night of pride. Tomorrow morning, he will face the cruel reality that he does not want to face in his life.

In the Prince Duan's Mansion.

Even though the Prince Duan was chased and beaten by the Right Prime Minister Tang Ning today like a stray dog, and lost face in public, it is still a happy day for the Prince Duan's Mansion and the Tang family.

His Majesty has issued an edict to confer the title of Crown Prince. The conferment ceremony will be held in three days. After the ceremony, the Prince Duan will be able to step into the East Palace, enter the court, and become the real master of the State of Chen.

By then, all his enemies will be buried by the power in his hands.

In the Prince Duan's Mansion, all the guests during the day have dispersed, but the two brothers Tang Qi and Tang Huai stayed.

Tang Qi said: "Earlier, Concubine Hui sent a message that because of Tang Ning's beating of the Prince Duan, His Majesty has made up his mind to expel him from the State of Chen and not set foot in the capital in this life."

His Majesty's decision was not unexpected by them.

One is the Prime Minister, and the other is the new monarch. If he gives up one of them, will His Majesty have a second choice?

It was just that His Majesty did not keep him in the capital forever to prevent future troubles, but expelled him, which was somewhat beyond Tang Qi's expectations.

With the current His Majesty's decisive and ruthless temperament, he was able to make such a decision, which showed that Tang Ning's position in his heart was indeed not comparable to those of them.

Tang Huai looked strange and said, "Your Majesty is still merciful."

Prince Duan lay on the bed with a look of resentment on his face, saying, "Father spared his life, but I want him dead!"

Tang Qi looked at him and said, "Tang Ning is no longer your opponent now. When your Highness sits firmly on the throne of the Crown Prince and he leaves the capital, you can do whatever you want."

"I can't wait that long!" Prince Duan's face was full of murderous intent, and he said, "I can't wait a moment, I want him dead now!"

The humiliation he suffered in Prince Duan's mansion today was like a knife, deeply engraved in his heart, and has become a knot that he can hardly overcome.

The prince, the future emperor, was beaten to incontinence in public. This will be a stain that he will never be able to wash away. As long as Tang Ning is alive, the resentment in his heart will never subside.

Tang Huai looked at him and said, "Your Highness, a little impatience will ruin a big plan. Why not wait a little longer..."

"I said, I can't wait even a day!" Prince Duan's eyes were full of bloodshot. He tightly grasped the quilt under him and said, "My father has given up on him. What else should I endure?"

Seeing that Prince Duan had completely lost his mind, Tang Huai opened his mouth, but swallowed back the words of advice that he was about to say.

Tang Qi's eyes flickered, and he said, "Your Highness's words are not without reason. His actions today are known to everyone in the capital. If Your Highness lets him go, even if he sits on the throne of the prince and becomes the emperor, he will be looked down upon. It is better to use him to establish authority and deter others, so that they know the fate of those who insult Your Highness!"

Tang Qi's words touched Prince Duan's heart. A trace of bloodthirstiness appeared on his face, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle is right, call Xu Wei in, tonight I will make that Tang pay with blood!"

Xu Wei is the chief guard of Prince Duan's mansion, commanding 500 guards. 500 guards are the limit of the private army that a prince can have.

Seeing Tang Huai looking worried, Tang Qi said, "Brother, His Majesty has already expressed his position. What are you worried about? Can His Majesty deprive you of your position as Crown Prince just because you killed Tang Ning?"

"That's not the case." Tang Huai shook his head. How could His Majesty punish a crown prince severely for an abandoned child? He looked towards the direction of the palace and whispered, "But I don't know why, I always feel a little uneasy..."