Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 160 Good intentions

Upon hearing this, Emperor Sheng suddenly lowered his eyes to look at Zhao Huaizhang lying on the ground. Too many unexpected things had happened again and again today.

Huai Zhang volunteered to guard the imperial tomb?

Does he know what this means?

Thinking of this, Emperor Sheng raised his eyes to look at Prince Rong beside him.

The mother of the emperor's younger brother, Concubine Chen, came from a prominent family and was the emperor's father's favorite. Since the emperor's younger brother was born, he, his elder brother, has always lived in his shadow.

If it weren't for that planning at the critical moment, the one sitting in this position today would be the emperor's younger brother...

Thinking of this, Emperor Sheng frowned and said calmly, "Royal brother, Huai Zhang's request... In your opinion, what should I do?"

In order to suppress Prince Rong's Mansion, he never allowed Huai Zhang to participate in politics in these years, but this is still a world of difference from guarding the imperial tomb.

This time, Huai Zhang will be completely away from the capital. Without his permission, Huai Zhang can't even think of leaving the imperial mausoleum.

Emperor Sheng knew clearly in his mind that today's situation was inseparable from the calculations of Prince Rong's Mansion, but what the calculations were was the most important to him as an emperor.

If the target was his position, the entire Rong family would surely die.

However, if the plan is to get rid of the control of the third brother and survive peacefully under the control of him, the emperor.

Then it would be inappropriate for him to kill them all and leave a bad reputation in history books as a murderer of his brothers.

Now, it all depends on the emperor's younger brother's choice...

Upon hearing this, Prince Rong knelt respectfully in front of Emperor Sheng. His face was pale and sweat was already visible on his round and plump cheeks.

He first turned his head and looked at Zhao Huaizhang with great sorrow.

Prince Rong was well-known for his love for his sons and daughters. Sending his son to the imperial mausoleum with his own hands was like cutting out a piece of flesh and blood from his heart.

His lips trembled, and his face showed struggle, entanglement, and unbearable pain, but in the end, it was as if he let out a breath, and his whole body suddenly became listless.

"Your Majesty, I am deeply terrified. Zhang'er is young and impulsive, with an unstable mind and rash behavior. He almost made a serious mistake this time, which is truly unforgivable."

"I, your humble servant, boldly implore Your Majesty to grant Zhang'er's request and order him to go to the Imperial Mausoleum, where he must repent day and night and mend his ways to atone for his past sins!"

After saying this, he kowtowed heavily.

When Emperor Sheng saw this scene, he let out a very light sigh, and then uttered a helpless sigh.

"Since my brother and Zhang'er both have this intention, well, I...will agree."

Upon hearing this, Prince Rong and Zhao Huaizhang kowtowed again, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help!"

It was not until Prince Rong raised his head that Emperor Sheng withdrew his gaze.

The once high-spirited, handsome and extraordinary Prince Rong finally knelt at his feet. He was so terrified that he had to abandon his legitimate son to preserve Prince Rong's Mansion.

Looking more closely, the emperor's younger brother looked much more vicissitudes of life than his elder brother.

When Emperor Sheng's thoughts reached this point, he felt relieved. But at this time, Concubine Chun spoke again, instantly breaking the emperor's just relaxed expression.

"I also beg Your Majesty to grant my wish!"

Emperor Sheng's brows suddenly darkened, but he saw Concubine Chun looking up and looking straight at him.

Just like that time in the study, when he ordered Fushun to deal with her, she, a little servant, looked up at his eyes.

"presumptuous!"

Emperor Sheng was so angry that he suddenly dropped the wine cup and teacup in front of him and threw them in front of Concubine Chun.

At this moment, Zhao Huaixiang no longer cared about being respectful. He immediately leaned forward, stretched out his long arms and wide sleeves, and blocked Concubine Chun firmly behind him.

The emperor was furious, and everyone around him knew it was time to restrain himself.

But Concubine Chun was so foolish and fearless that she spoke again in front of everyone's astonishment:

"I beg Your Majesty to grant me and Xiang'er a punishment, so as to restore the majesty of Heaven!"

"You! Good, good, good..."

Emperor Sheng gritted his teeth. It had been a long time since he had been so angry.

He sneered, "Princess Chun, since you are so sincere, I will grant your wish!"

"Concubine Chun has behaved inappropriately and immorally in front of the Emperor, making her unacceptable in the harem. From this day forward, she will be stripped of her title and sent to a nunnery, where she will be confined for life as a warning to others!"

Naturally, he could not admit that Concubine Chun was a bad parent. After all, Zhao Huaixiang was also his son. How could the emperor be wrong?

He originally thought that Concubine Chun would be scared after he said this.

But Concubine Chun brushed away the pale-faced Zhao Huaixiang and bowed down to worship, "Your servant - thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"

She changed her tune so quickly.

Seeing that Concubine Chun opened her mouth again and seemed to be unwilling to give in, insisting that he also strip Zhao Huaixiang of his title of Prince Xiang, Emperor Sheng could no longer sit still.

"Lin, don't push your luck. The third son is also my son!"

"If the emperor breaks the law, he will be punished just like the common people, let alone—"

"enough!"

Emperor Sheng suddenly shouted coldly.

He lowered his eyes to look at Zhao Huaixiang, who was already in a state of decline and had no fighting spirit, and said with a double meaning:

"Third brother, you disappoint me so much!"

"The Flower Appreciation Banquet was a ruthless scheme with sinister intentions. Although it didn't lead to any serious consequences, it is an unforgivable crime."

"Go back to your Prince Xiang's Mansion! From now on, without my order, you will never take a single step out of this place in your life!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Sheng turned away on the spot, not giving Concubine Chun any room to speak.

Eunuch Fushun, who was standing by, was stunned at first, then hurriedly followed. However, at this moment, he couldn't help but look back at Concubine Chun, his heart shocked!

What a great move to advance before retreating!

Others might not be able to see Concubine Chun's intention, but Eunuch Fushun has been with the emperor for decades and has a good understanding of his temperament, so he can see it clearly.

It is obvious that Concubine Chun is sacrificing herself to deceive the emperor and plotting against him step by step!

The emperor was furious and agreed to Concubine Chun's first request to enter the nunnery, but the emperor was proud and naturally could not and was unwilling to be led by Concubine Chun.

Therefore, His Majesty will never agree to this second request to reduce the title.

Concubine Chun wholeheartedly requested His Majesty to severely punish Prince Xiang, but Prince Xiang was, after all, His Majesty's own flesh and blood, and had won the Emperor's favor in recent days, so His Majesty would definitely choose to give him a lighter punishment.

But today, Prince Zhao launched an attack in front of all the court officials, and this matter may not be concealed anymore.

As an "accomplice", Prince Zhao has requested to go to the imperial mausoleum. As the "mastermind", how can Prince Xiang convince the people if the punishment is too light?

After much thought, imprisonment in the palace is the most appropriate solution, and this... is probably exactly what Concubine Chun wants!

Once the punishment is imposed, Prince Xiang will be convicted. The charge of murdering the Crown Princess and the Emperor's grandson alone will completely disqualify Prince Xiang from seizing the throne.

From now on, Prince Xiang will no longer pose any threat to either Prince Rui or His Royal Highness the Emperor's grandson.

In this way, imprisonment in the palace not only saved the prince's life, but also naturally allowed him to escape from future struggles.

Concubine Chun's intentions are so...

Thinking of this, Fu Shun had already followed Emperor Sheng out of Qingle Palace, but he still couldn't help but look back again.

The scene in the study back then is still vivid in my mind.

He should have dealt with Concubine Chun, who was just a maid at the time, but she knelt in front of him, kowtowed and begged for mercy so desperately, just hoping for a glimmer of hope.

As a servant who was also a servant, he finally softened his heart and gave her two words - Princess.

She was smart, and she took advantage of the moment when he was distracted to find the princess.

Because of this incident, he was beaten with a stick.

Fu Shun was thinking this when he suddenly saw Concubine Chun's gaze pass over Prince Xiang's shoulder and fall firmly on his face.

She nodded slightly at him.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, but stopping just enough.

When her life was at stake, she did not ask the prince for help, because she knew that the prince was high above her and would not care about the life or death of a servant like her.

But Grandpa Fushun is different.

I think as a fellow servant with a low status, Eunuch Fushun could understand her feelings and her strong desire to survive.

Back then, Eunuch Fushun showed compassion to her, and perhaps it was also shown to his former self.

Once you enter the nunnery, you may never see it again in this life.

At least she had to let Grandpa Fushun know that she would always remember this kindness from the bottom of her heart.

Just staying in the deep palace and being silent is the best reward for him.

Upon seeing this, Eunuch Fushun suddenly withdrew his gaze, immediately covered his eyes and lowered his head, and followed Emperor Sheng with a hunched back.

He still took small, careful steps.

But for some reason, he felt that the afternoon sun shining on him was warmer than yesterday.