After I became a passerby, I saved the villain's family

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Emperor Chengren was leaning back in his armchair, holding a memorial in his hand.

Eunuch Luo accompanied him cautiously.

Ever since Xiao Shunzi got into trouble last time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has replaced the people around His Majesty one by one.

Although Eunuch Luo was not transferred away because he had taken care of the emperor for many years, it was his failure to take good care of him that gave Xiao Shunzi the opportunity to take advantage.

Therefore, Eunuch Luo took even more care of the emperor, doing everything himself and never daring to let others interfere in the emperor's affairs.

Seeing that the tea was almost gone, Eunuch Luo hurriedly added water to the teapot. Before pouring the water, he did not forget to use a silver needle to test whether the water was poisonous.

Emperor Chengren saw Eunuch Luo's cautiousness and said helplessly:

"Luo Rong, there's no need to be so cautious. Jing'er is just too worried about me. You've been with me for many years, so I naturally trust you."

"Your Majesty." Eunuch Luo knelt on the ground in fear. "I have betrayed your Majesty's trust. I deserve to die."

Emperor Chengren shook his head helplessly, "Okay, what are you talking about, get up."

"Yes..." Eunuch Luo stood up and added more tea to Emperor Chengren's teacup.

At this time, a young eunuch came in to report.

"Your Majesty, Lord He Zongsheng requests to see you."

Emperor Chengren was visibly stunned as he hadn't heard this name for a long time.

Mr. He?

Has he come to Beijing?

Emperor Chengren's face was filled with great joy.

"Quick, please come in!"

Emperor Chengren looked outside the hall eagerly, and saw He Zongsheng walking in tremblingly, leaning on a cane.

"Mr. He! You've arrived in Beijing!"

Emperor Chengren ignored the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects and excitedly greeted He Zongsheng.

He Zongsheng walked into the hall with great effort and knelt on the ground with a plop.

"Your Majesty! This old minister, He Zongsheng, has come to apologize!"

After saying this, he kowtowed heavily on the ground, tears streaming down his face.

Emperor Chengren was stunned and quickly asked Eunuch Luo to help him up. He walked downstairs anxiously.

"Mr. He, what are you doing?!"

Emperor Chengren walked up to He Zongsheng and helped him up.

He Zongsheng was not only his father-in-law, but also a minister of Dacheng. He worked hard for Dacheng all his life without any complaints.

Now seeing him kneeling in the palace with a head full of white hair, Emperor Chengren felt very uncomfortable.

With the help of Emperor Chengren, He Zongsheng stood up tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, I failed to educate my son properly and let him do something that harms our country and our nation. I feel so sorry for that!"

"If I were still in the capital, I would never let those two rebellious sons do such evil things. It's all my fault!"

"Your Majesty, please punish me. I feel guilty towards the late emperor and the people of Dacheng!"

He Zongsheng was talking about He Mingrong and He Xiangyuan.

When mentioning these two people, the earnestness on Emperor Chengren's face weakened a little.

However, seeing that He Zongsheng's old face was full of sorrow and grief, Emperor Chengren didn't know what to say.

Although it was the He family's children who did it, Mr. He was thousands of miles away in Kyoto and he didn't know about it, so he couldn't be blamed.

"Don't think too much, Mr. He. You have devoted your entire life to the country of Dacheng. I will not fail to distinguish between loyalty and treachery." Emperor Chengren advised.

In order to show his respect for him, Emperor Chengren personally helped him to his chair.

He Zongsheng sat down, his face full of tears, and glanced secretly at Emperor Chengren's expression.

Seeing that Emperor Chengren's expression did not seem fake, He Zongsheng was completely relieved.

Emperor Chengren still has great trust in him as before.

He Zongsheng wiped the tears from his face with his sleeve and said gratefully: "Your Majesty is magnanimous. I am ashamed."

Emperor Chengren waved his hand, signaling him not to mention the matter again.

With the help of Eunuch Luo, Emperor Chengren walked step by step to the top seat and sat down.

"Your Majesty, your health..." He Zongsheng said in surprise.

Emperor Chengren sat down and when he heard He Zongsheng's words, a bitter smile appeared on his face.

"My health is an old problem. How are you, Mr. He?"

He Zongsheng bowed and replied: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am still in good health, but I occasionally catch a cold."

"I am old, and my health is getting worse every year."

The two had not seen each other for many years. When Emperor Chengren asked He Zongsheng about his recent situation, he answered his questions one by one.

"By the way, what is the business of Mr. He's visit to Beijing this time?" Emperor Chengren asked casually, picking up the teacup.

The He family has now disappeared in Kyoto, and He Zongsheng would not come to Beijing for no reason.

He Zongsheng heard this, stood up, cupped his hands and said with a smile:

"Don't be afraid of your majesty laughing at me. This time, I came to the capital because I miss my son so much. I want to come and see Concubine Jia and the Third Prince."

As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Chengren paused holding the teacup, and the entire hall fell silent.

Seeing this, He Zongsheng put away the smile on his face, looked up cautiously, and said as if he had no idea:

"Your Majesty, is there any inconvenience?"

Emperor Chengren coughed lightly and glanced at Eunuch Luo.

Eunuch Luo stepped forward and said after some deliberation: "Master He, you don't know that Concubine Jia has made a mistake and is now imprisoned in the palace."

"The Third Prince had committed a crime before and had been removed from the clan membership and imprisoned in the clan office..."

"what?!"

As soon as Eunuch Luo finished speaking, He Zongsheng fell into the chair with a pale face.

"Jia Er, what did she do wrong?"

"This..." Eunuch Luo looked at Emperor Chengren with embarrassment.

Emperor Chengren nodded almost imperceptibly.

"Empress Jia poisoned His Majesty..." Eunuch Luo said hesitantly.

When He Zongsheng heard this, his eyes rolled back and he almost fainted.

Eunuch Luo quickly ordered people to help him calm down.

"Mr. He, don't be anxious. Concubine Jia was just confused for a moment. His Majesty will release her after she reflects on herself." Eunuch Luo advised.

Although they said so, everyone knew in their hearts that plotting to murder the emperor was a capital crime, and Emperor Chengren was merciful by not killing her.

He Zongsheng recovered from his anger and said in a painful voice: "Jiaer, you are so confused! So confused!"

Looking at Emperor Chengren who was sitting at the top, he stood up and knelt.

"Your Majesty, I, this old minister, apologize to you on behalf of that unfilial daughter!"

After saying this, he kowtowed heavily.

"Mr. He, please get up. It's all in the past. Let's not discuss it any further." Emperor Chengren said.

"Your Majesty is so merciful. I am so grateful." He Zongsheng stood up and sat on the chair.

Emperor Chengren's expression did not look good.

When he mentioned Concubine Jia, he remembered the words she accused him of that day.

"Do you still care about Heng'er? Are you still Heng'er's father..."

He...why doesn't it count?

He Zongsheng observed Emperor Chengren's expression.

He would not ask what Xiao Yuheng had done wrong. What he wanted to do was to arouse Emperor Chengren's guilt and fatherly love.

Seeing the guilt on his face, he said:

"Your Majesty, the Third Prince made a mistake. Even though he is a prince, he cannot be easily forgiven."

Emperor Chengren was startled and looked at He Zongsheng.

"Mr. He..."

Mr. He curled his lips slightly, but his face was still full of sadness.

"But Your Majesty, the Third Prince is your flesh and blood after all. I wonder how he is doing in the clan residence..."

Emperor Chengren's heart trembled.

He hasn't even looked at Heng'er for such a long time.

He Zongsheng strikes while the iron is hot:

"Your Majesty, I want to go visit the Third Prince. Please forgive me for my love for your grandson..."