coobybook Chapter 1011 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (133)
Chapter 1011 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (133)
Chapter 1011 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (One Hundred and Thirty-three)
The news of the death of former Crown Prince Zhao Duan was like a huge rock thrown into stagnant water, causing huge waves in the palace and the court, with continuous aftershocks.
The emperor lowered his head on the dragon throne for a long time, thinking of Zhao Duan's innocence in his childhood, and the scene where he held the portrait he painted and called "Father" in a baby voice, his eyes unconsciously became wet.
After a person dies, everything about his life will either be infinitely beautified or infinitely vilified. Naturally, the emperor will think of the good things about his legitimate son.
Zhao Duan was buried with the ceremony of a crown prince. The funeral was grand and the rituals were complicated. The court officials were exhausted after paying their respects.
That morning, during the court session, the emperor suddenly slapped the armrest of the dragon throne, shocking all the ministers. "Come here! Draft an edict!"
He gnashed his teeth and said, "Fourth Prince Zhao Yi has refused to change despite repeated admonitions and has repeatedly betrayed the Emperor's grace. His sins are grave! In ten days, all of Zhao Yi's lineage will be exiled to the frontier Daze County to reflect on their sins in this bitter cold land!"
During his confinement, Prince Qing Zhao Qing disregarded the dignity of his royal title and behaved in a disgraceful manner! He is immediately stripped of his royal title and ordered to reflect on his actions.
The imperial edict spread like a dragon across the seas, reaching every corner. As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials in the court gasped.
What is the emperor thinking about?
In the court, civil and military officials were whispering to each other.
But apart from the Ye family and the Luo family, no one dared to speak out.
It was obvious that the emperor felt guilty towards his son, and now he remembered the people who had harmed him and began to settle accounts with others. Whoever offended him would be in trouble.
The Luo and Ye family members who dared to speak out also got into trouble. The emperor ordered them to be beaten with thirty sticks, temporarily dismissed from their official positions, and left at home.
When the Fourth Prince, Zhao Yi, heard the news, he was taking medicine. The medicine bowl fell to the ground, soaking the bedding brown.
His pupils constricted and he stared at the imperial edict as if he wanted to burn a hole in it. "My dear father, how dare you treat me like this!" He gritted his teeth as if he wanted to chew up all the resentment in his heart.
Amidst the weeping of his family, Zhao Yi saw his mother, Concubine Luo, for the last time, and then, with his few belongings and attendants, he embarked on a journey to the frontier, sleeping in the open and enduring the tiring journey.
When he arrived in Daze County, he looked haggard, his once fair face was covered with a layer of dust, and his lips were cracked and bleeding.
At a glance, Daze County is full of countless mountains, one after another. The people there speak different languages, there is no common language, transportation is inconvenient, the sun is scorching, and there are many insects and ants.
The environment in the border area was extremely harsh. Less than a month after Zhao Yi arrived, he fell ill due to acclimatization.
He lay on a simple wooden bed, his body seemed to be drained out, and he didn't even have the strength to drink porridge.
At this time, the concubines, the princess and others were all in a panic, thinking of finding another way out. How could they care about Zhao Yi's life or death?
Outside, the wind howled, as if wailing for his fate. His attendant stood by his bed, tears welling in his eyes. "Your Highness, hold on. You will definitely get better."
Zhao Yi shook his head slightly, his eyes empty. "Is this my end? I won't accept this! Father, you have such a cruel heart! I'll be waiting for you in the underworld!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a mouthful of blood gushed out, staining the snow-white bedding red.
"Your Highness, Your Highness! Wake up! Someone, come!"
The servants cried in despair. Their master was dead, what would they do? There were many bandits in this area, and the people were fierce and violent. What could they do?
The fourth prince's wife and concubine came in with their children and witnessed Zhao Yi's death.
"Sister, His Highness is gone, what should we do? Will the Queen, the Empress and the First Prince send someone to kill us? No, let's escape first." The concubine hurriedly packed her luggage and prepared to escape from the house.
"Asshole, we can only survive if we unite. Where are you trying to escape to?"
"Sister, please don't try to fool me. Why don't you flee now while the news of His Highness's death hasn't spread, live in hiding, and stay here to shield you and the Second Young Master from the sword?"
The Fourth Prince's wife sent people to stop her, but failed. Suddenly, the servants split into two groups, one group followed the Fourth Prince's wife, and the other group followed the concubine and the eldest son.