coobybook Chapter 160 Some are happy and some are sad
Chapter 160 Some are happy and some are sad
The steward watched Li Chou breathe his last before leaving with two inner guards and returning to the main hall.
When the emperor was writing this imperial edict, he was present and he was the one who ground the ink, so he knew the content of the edict long ago.
Since the emperor wants Prince Liang to die, it doesn't matter whether it is voluntary or not. The most important thing is to complete the task.
After listening to the steward's report, the emperor showed no joy on his face and silently stroked the pen holder on the table.
The steward took a glance.
That pen holder was a birthday gift given to the emperor by Prince Liang on his birthday last year.
Honestly speaking, Prince Liang was more filial to the emperor than the other princes. It could also be said that he was good at pleasing the emperor, and often sent some daily necessities to the emperor, and placed them in places where the emperor could see them. In addition, he was the youngest son, so the emperor naturally loved him more.
But even so, the emperor would not be merciful when it came to matters of life and death.
The steward took only a glance, then looked away and stood aside with his hands hanging.
He waited for the emperor's next order.
This stop lasts half an hour.
There was a gong sound outside and the emperor looked up.
"Pack up all these things and throw them away."
He picked up the pen holder, threw it on the table, and turned around.
"After daybreak, you will return to Beijing."
"Prince Liang died of a sudden illness. Princess Liang and Prince Liang loved each other deeply, and she followed her husband out of grief. The rest of the concubines also died with him."
The emperor's voice was cold and gloomy.
The steward's heart trembled and he lowered his head even more.
"Yes."
He responded, thought about it, and then tried again.
"What about the young master of Prince Liang's mansion?"
Prince Liang had a son who was less than one year old and was born to the princess.
The emperor frowned.
He couldn't bear to hurt a child who was not even one year old.
He walked step by step to the window, looked at the hazy moon outside, and sighed deeply.
"Send him to Prince Ding's mansion and let the second son and his wife raise him!"
The butler breathed a sigh of relief.
"Old slave, let's do it now."
After this incident, the emperor had no intention of continuing hunting, and announced the next day that he would return to Beijing after a day of rest.
Soon, everyone who came with them gradually learned the news that Prince Liang had died of a sudden illness.
This person was fine the day before yesterday, how could he suddenly fall ill and die?
No one would believe such talk.
But at the same time, no one will question it.
No one even suggested going to see King Liang's remains. After hearing the news, everyone started packing their bags.
The happiest person was undoubtedly Li Zhu.
He originally thought that he was doomed and had given up on himself, but he did not expect that after meeting his father, the guards guarding him would withdraw.
The sixth one died instead!
Li Zhu didn't know what Li Chou had done, he just wanted to laugh out loud three times.
However, after what happened in the past few days, he became more timid and no longer had any hope for that position.
Now, he just wants to go back to the palace and stay there well, preferably without going out for the rest of his life!
Princess Ding was also delighted.
Before leaving, the steward secretly sent a message to Princess Ding.
Princess Ding was originally worried that Li Chou's affairs would affect her family, but she did not expect that this time the emperor would act swiftly and resolutely and directly take Li Chou's life.
She didn't expect that there would be an unexpected surprise.
The emperor wants her to raise Prince Liang's son!
Princess Ding almost cried with joy.
Ever since the Qixia incident, she gave up the idea of having her nephew from her natal family marry into the royal family and began to consider adoption.
However, if the child is adopted, she cannot decide on her own.
Princess Ding really wanted to choose from among Prince Ding’s nephews, but Prince An and Prince Liang each had only one son. The crown prince had many sons, but he was the crown prince, and his future children would all be princes. How could they be adopted into her family?
If she were to adopt a child from a branch of the royal family, she would not be willing to do so.
So Princess Ding has been very worried.
Unexpectedly, this big problem was suddenly solved today.
Princess Ding wanted to fly back to the capital right now and bring the child back from Prince Liang's mansion.
Everyone else was eager to go home, except for one person who was extremely anxious.
That is Ling Lan.
She had no one on staff in the palace, so naturally she received the news later.
It was already afternoon when she learned that Prince Liang had "died of illness".
Ling Lan was originally waiting for Prince Liang's next instruction, but he never expected that what he got was the news of his master's death.
She was at a loss at first.
Then, I started to worry about my situation again.
I don’t know if her relationship with Prince Liang will be discovered.
After waiting for a long time, Ling Lan felt relieved when she found out that the emperor had no intention to target her.
But at this moment, she was told that the emperor would return to Beijing tomorrow.
Ling Lan became anxious again.
She had gone through so much trouble to get before the emperor and the prince, and hadn't done anything yet. Was she going to miss this opportunity?
No!
If she missed this rare opportunity, she would never encounter it again in her life.
So, Ling Lan gritted his teeth and decided to take the initiative.
I have to find a way to get back to Beijing...
But the "magic arts" she knew could not be performed without prior preparation.
These tricks at hand won't fool people.
Ling Lan paced back and forth in the room until night fell, when she finally came up with a solution.
Compared to the joy or anxiety of others, Jiang Wanyue was much calmer.
Xiuchun directed the palace servants to pack their luggage, and Jiang Wanyue stayed with Li Ce.
We were just chatting casually, but somehow we ended up talking about children's education.
Because of Li Chou's matter, Li Ce couldn't help but worry about his children.
"Among the children, only Yen can make me feel more at ease. Yu'er is not smart, Yin'er is simple, and Xu'er and the others are too young..."
Jiang Wanyue listened silently, but disagreed in her heart.
She felt that Li Chengye was the biggest problem.
Too smart, thinks too much, and has a deep mind that is not in line with his age at such a young age.
If this child is not watched closely, he might do the same thing as King Liang when he grows up.
So, she thought for a moment and said.
"Your Highness, the child is young and can be taught slowly. It's okay. I think you should spend more time with the eldest son. After all, the eldest son is your eldest son and is different from other children."
Li Ce nodded.
"That's right. I'm just too busy and sometimes I can't take care of him. Speaking of which, this child has become much quieter recently. He stays in the room copying scriptures every day and never comes out."
Jiang Wanyue was helpless.
"Your Highness, the eldest son is in mourning and can't move around freely. You can go find him! Occasionally accompany him to eat, practice calligraphy, or copy scriptures, isn't that nice?"
Li Ce felt a headache when he heard about copying books and shook his head repeatedly.
"I don't have that kind of patience. Besides, my handwriting is not good. You should go!"