coobybook Chapter 51: The gods fight and the mortals suffer
Chapter 51: The gods fight and the mortals suffer
Emperor Wen sighed heavily and said to Luo Lingyue with a worried look on his face: "Xiao Qi! This is not your fault! You were also frightened! I will let the Kaiyang Palace give you a satisfactory explanation!"
Luo Lingyue's tears flowed out like a flood. She wiped her tears in panic and said with a sob, "Your Majesty, don't worry too much! Xiaoqi has asked Sixth Brother to find a miracle doctor to treat Prince Xiao. I hope he will be safe."
Emperor Wen's eyes flashed with joy. He patted Luo Lingyue's shoulder and said with emotion: "Xiao Qi is really sensible! Come with me to meet those blind people!"
Luo Lingyue opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but was hesitant. Seeing this, Emperor Wen asked gently, "Xiao Qi, do you have anything else to say? Just say it!"
Luo Lingyue sighed softly and said worriedly: "Your Majesty, this matter involves the Queen Mother's family. Your Majesty..." Her voice became lower and lower, and she seemed a little afraid.
Emperor Wen frowned tightly, his eyes revealed a hint of determination, and he said: "I know what you are worried about. I will let the Queen Mother deal with this matter together." His voice was sonorous and powerful, which made people feel excited.
On the way to the imperial study, Lang Ming and Lu Zheng followed the virtuous king carefully. Lang Ming lowered his voice and asked, "Venerable King, how should Lu Zheng and I report this matter?"
The virtuous king raised his eyebrows slightly and said firmly: "You saw with your own eyes that Zhong Lengqiu stabbed the king and Xiao Shizi with a sword, so just tell the truth!"
On the way to the palace, Lang Ming had come to his senses. This virtuous king was probably using him and Lu Zheng as pawns. Could it be that the virtuous king knew in advance that Zhong Lengqiu would kill him and Xiao Shizi? There must be something hidden.
However, at this time Lang Ming knew very well that he and Lu Zheng were just tools being used by others. Even though he had doubts in his heart, he did not dare to speak them out easily, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
However, Lu Zheng still followed behind the virtuous king with an angry look on his face, and said indignantly: "Brother Lang, this is obviously Zhong Lengqiu committing a crime in the street!"
Lang Ming secretly complained in his heart, Lu Zheng, oh Lu Zheng, you are such a fool! This is not obvious, it is obvious that someone has set up a trap! This time, the attempt to stop the fight turned out to be a tragedy of murder in the street. Zhong Lengqiu was obviously calculated! But even if Lang Ming had ten heads, he would not dare to tell the truth. He could not afford to offend people on both sides!
What a fight between gods! It was a pity that he and Lu Zheng were innocently implicated and involved in this dispute, which would offend the Queen Mother and the Kaiyang Palace! Why didn't the old fox, the Xian Wang, go to the commander of the Imperial Guards, but instead involved them!
The virtuous king turned around, staring at Lang Ming with a sharp gaze, and said, "Lord Lang, are you worried that His Majesty will doubt our relationship? I originally thought that Lord Lang and Lord Lu were upright and honest, so I troubled the two of you. Lord Lang, don't worry, I am just an idle prince, without power or influence, why should I win over court officials! Between you and me, the innocent are innocent!"
Lang Ming's face became uncertain, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "Your Majesty, you are too kind! I have never thought about it this way!" He thought to himself, this wise king is really as cunning as the rumors say, and he and Lu Zheng are probably being used as guns by him this time. But the current situation is pressing, if he does not agree, he will probably be killed immediately. Forget it, let's take it one step at a time.
Emperor Wen looked gloomy, staring at Zhong Lengqiu who was kneeling on the ground, his eyes full of anger that seemed to burst out. Li Jingshu stood quietly by the side, holding the sleeping Qi'er, her face pale and her heart filled with fear.
Emperor Wen glanced at Li Jingshu coldly and asked sternly, "Jingshu, were you there too?"
Li Jingshu was frightened by Emperor Wen's sharp eyes, and she replied hurriedly: "Your Majesty! I accompanied Leng Qiu to buy toys for Qier. We were in the same carriage." Her voice trembled slightly, full of anxiety.
Emperor Wen pursed his lips tightly and said nothing. His eyes revealed a hint of determination, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he turned to Gao Rui beside him and said, "Gao Rui, ask someone to invite the queen over as well!" Gao Rui responded respectfully and left in a hurry.
At this moment, Empress Dowager Xue, supported by her nanny, walked into the imperial study. Seeing this, Zhong Lengqiu cried out, "Empress Dowager! I am innocent!"
Queen Mother Xue gave her a cold look and said sternly, "Shut up! Your Majesty will make the final decision on this matter!"
She was secretly upset in her heart. This Zhong Lengqiu was such a fool, causing such trouble. Empress Dowager Xue was upset. The children raised by the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion, the son was a loser, and the daughter was a troublemaker. It was really disappointing! Xue Wen should not have been allowed to marry this stupid woman!
When Emperor Wen saw Empress Dowager Xue, he immediately bowed and said, "Mother! This matter concerns the Kaiyang Palace, so I can only ask you to come here." There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, and his eyes were full of earnestness. Empress Dowager Xue nodded slightly. She understood Emperor Wen's difficulties and the seriousness of the matter.
The atmosphere in the imperial study was extremely tense, and everyone was filled with uneasiness. Emperor Wen's face became increasingly gloomy. If this matter spread to Nanyi, Xiao Jingyi would definitely use this matter to attack the court!
Emperor Wen was waiting for the arrival of the Queen, determined to thoroughly investigate the matter, to give justice to the virtuous prince, Xiao Jinghan, and Luo Lingyue, and to silence the gossips of the people in the capital!
Empress Dowager Xue's face was very gloomy. She frowned tightly and said in a stiff tone: "Emperor! Everything is decided by the emperor. I just came to see if Qi'er was injured!"
Her eyes were full of majesty and dissatisfaction. When she glanced at Li Jingshu, she was even more full of disdain and resentment. She cursed in her heart: What a stupid girl who doesn't know how to be high and deep. How dare she set her sights on Prince Yang's Mansion? The Queen really thought that I was not in charge of the matter!
The queen walked in trembling with fear, her steps seemed a little flustered. When she saw Li Jingshu standing there with her head down holding the child, she couldn't help but feel a little confused and uneasy. She really couldn't understand why it turned into a situation of assassinating the virtuous king and the prince Xiao when she was just going to deal with Luo Lingyue?
The queen was worried, she didn't know if this matter would be traced back to Li Jingshu. After the queen sat down, she couldn't help but look at Li Jingshu, she saw that Li Jingshu's face was unusually calm, without any ripples.
The queen's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down. As long as no fault could be found in Li Jingshu, all the blame would have to be borne by Zhong Lengqiu, who committed the crime in the street.
In this way, she would be safe and would not be involved in this troublesome matter! The queen looked at Emperor Wen guiltily and said nothing.
Emperor Wen first asked Lang Ming to give a brief account of what happened, and then he said to the two common people who had witnessed the whole process with a serious expression: "If you tell me the truth about what happened at that time, I guarantee that you will have no worries in your life!"
After hearing what Emperor Wen said, Zhong Lengqiu broke out in a cold sweat and his heart was filled with fear and anxiety.