C408 Cold-hearted person (2/2)
”Your majesty, from this humble subject's point of view, this Lian Yue is not simple. All the major events that have occurred are related to her. This humble subject humbly requests that Your Majesty immediately detain Lian Yue and interrogate him again.”
”Your majesty, the Duke of Xiao harbors ill intentions. His name is' Caring for Your Majesty. 'Actually, for your own gain, Your Majesty is enlightened!”
”Alright!” ”Two of the most important civil and military ministers of the imperial court, the one I relied on the most heavily, are now quarreling with each other in front of my bed like a common commoner in the city. What a disgrace!”
”…” Only then did the two of them stop quarreling, and they lowered their heads to stand in front of the emperor.
”This humble subject is terrified, although this matter has nothing to do with my daughter, at that time she was on the same boat as His Majesty, but she did not do her best to protect the emperor and had him fall into the water. This humble subject asks that Your Majesty punish her.”
When Zhou Chengdi heard this, he smiled and said, ”How old is she? She's a girl.”
”Seeing that Your Majesty is injured, this humble subject … This humble subject is feeling terrible right now. ” Lian Yanqing lowered his head and fearfully said.
”At this point, neither of you need to worry too much, and neither of you should announce my injuries to the public. I have only received you two, and I am still strong and healthy.” Zhou Chengdi explained.
”This humble subject understands.” The two of them answered at the same time.
”As for the Lian Family's daughter, she really has nothing to do with this. Don't bring it up again in the future.” Zhou Cheng Di instructed again.
”Yes.”
”Your Majesty, His Highness …” Xiao Zhenhai said.
”Don't mention that unfilial son!” He interrupted Xiao Zhenhai and said, ”His analysis on the matter of us falling into the water is convincing, but in order to find evidence to frame our daughter, he actually watched us fall into the water. In his heart, evidence is more important than ours; how can we get close to such a cold-hearted person?”
”When Xiao Zhenhai heard this, he quickly kneeled down and said,” Your majesty, the Fourth Prince has always been filial. There must have been a misunderstanding. Your majesty, please explain … ”
”Alright!” ”Let's not talk about that any further. I'm tired. You can all go now. We need to rest for the next few days. Let Bajie and Jiu Zi help the two of you in the political affairs hall.” Zhou Cheng Di raised his hand and indicated for them to leave.
”Yes, Your Majesty has taken good care of himself. This humble subject will take his leave now.” The two of them could no longer forcefully say anything as they bowed and left.
Zhou Chengdi leaned against the dragon bed, suddenly remembering something. He narrowed his eyes and asked, ”Feng Degui, how old is Fourth Son? How old did he come back to the Palace from the lower chamber?”
”In reply to the emperor, this servant remembers that when the fourth prince was five years old, the empress came forward and took him back.” In reply to the emperor, this servant recalls that when the fourth prince was five years old, the empress came forward and took him back.
”He stayed with that palace maid until he was five years old, and when he was six years old, he guarded a palace by himself, and when he left at the age of twelve, Feng Degui, he must have been a cold-blooded and cruel person. That's why I haven't been able to get close to him all these years.” Zhou Cheng Di vaguely recalled the first time he saw Feng Qianyue, this son of his. He had just left the ground and came to the inner palace, but his five-year-old eyes did not reveal any signs of curiosity, it was so calm and quiet that he did not seem like a person of his age.
As soon as they entered, Senior Servant Tai said, ”First Miss, a new Senior Servant Sun came to Third Miss's room. He was personally sent by the wife of the Xiao family, saying that the Xiao family had left and that everyone who could look after Third Miss had sent this Senior Servant Sun to her. She is currently in the old mistress' room.”
”Heh, there are quite a lot of tricks. If you can't come back by yourself, send a mama over.” Lian Meng let out a cold snort. ”My Qi has run out. I can't even play with the heavens.”