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?In the past few days, the palace has been calm on the surface, but the people inside can feel a dead silence coming, which makes the officials in the court cautious and dare not speak too much. This deadly atmosphere lingers, causing trouble for the upper body.

The source of this dead silence is Jingchen Hall and Dongqin Hall, and the person who originated it is Yong Ting.Every day he handled political affairs in Dongqin Palace, he took a jug of wine and got drunk in Jingchen Palace every day, thinking that he could escape the extravagant and aggressive arrangement of Ming Luo's crown ceremony on the other side of the palace.

He has no ability to stop this matter, but he is forced to accept it. He can only feel sorry for himself in the place full of Ming Luo's breath, and occasionally vent his depression on the servants around him.

As the time for Min Luo's coronation ceremony draws nearer, it becomes harder for Yong Ting to suppress his emotions. The slaves around him are easily blamed, and everyone is in danger.

As for the people on the other side of the palace who arranged the Ming Luo crown ceremony, they were also in a bad mood. There was Prime Minister Mo who took the initiative to take over the errand. His old eyes were a little tired, and he would occasionally stare into the distance absent-mindedly. I don't know what he was thinking; Huai Jun, who had to help as the prince, was arranging for Ming Luo's crowning ceremony, while thinking about Chen Pu who was in Yangzhou.

The maidservants and eunuchs followed suit. From their busy figures, it could be seen that they were all focused on the crowning ceremony, but Prime Minister Mo and Huai Jun, who gave orders, had their own thoughts.

On the day of the crowning ceremony, Huai Jun came to the main hall early in the morning to make the final arrangements before the auspicious time.As soon as things were settled, a man in plain clothes came.

"I see His Royal Highness the Prince."

"Second brother, you don't need to be too polite."

The one who came was Yong Ting, his face was haggard, his eyes were covered with red silk, and there was a shadow under his eyes, as if he hadn't slept all night.But he didn't just stay up all night, he didn't let himself have a good rest these days, except for one night, he saw Min Luo in a dream, and he couldn't bear to wake up in the dream of getting together.

As a result, the next day after waking up, my heart was even more empty, and I hated this cruel reality even more.

He who never talked much with Huai Jun directly pointed out the purpose of his visit: "I want to see Ming Luo."

"Brother, this is not appropriate."

"I want to see my brother for the last time, what's wrong?"

Silence swelled between the two, and when Yong Ting couldn't restrain his anger, Huai Jun unexpectedly turned sideways: "Everyone in the palace knows that the second brother loves the fourth brother the most, and there is nothing wrong with it." After that, he called another eunuch and asked him to take Yong Ting to see Min Luo for the last time.

He looked at the back of Yongting going away, and couldn't help laughing to himself, it seemed that his conscience hadn't died yet.

But as soon as Yong Ting was sent away, Nuo Xu stepped back, all dressed in clean clothes.

He came to Huai Jun and said neither humble nor overbearing: "See Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Huai Jun glanced sideways at Nuo Xu, as if unwilling to talk to him, but he also said: "Brother Emperor, you came early."

On this day today, Huai Jun can have a little sympathy for Yong Ting, a sad person, but he will never sympathize with Nuo Xu, if it is calculated clearly, it is impossible for Nuo Xu to write off all these years.

They are all unscrupulous people.

"Three years." Nuo Xu came early, but he didn't come early for no reason, he said pointedly: "Unexpectedly, after going around, Min Luo was forced to come back again."

Huai Jun didn't answer, but moved his feet to make a final check, while Nuo Xu followed him all the way.

"It's well done." He praised the simple but elegant arrangement, but suddenly asked: "Your Highness, should Min Luo thank you?"

"Brother Huang said too much, I just acted according to the decree."

Hearing this, Nuo Xu laughed a few times, "Yes, it's all the imperial father's decree, and he should be the one we should thank."

What he said was a bit sad, it was all thanks to their father, otherwise how could the brothers have come to this point?

He asked again: "Has your Highness ever regretted it?"

"Does the emperor regret it?" Huai Jun stopped, met Nuo Xu's sharp gaze, and asked back.

"No." This was Nuo Xu's answer, but it was insincere. He laughed and said, "I believe His Highness has never regretted it, otherwise how could he do such a cruel thing to the An family."

After finally learning about Nuo Xu's reason for coming, Huai Jun looked provocative, "I also feel very sad about Boss An's matter."

"It's a pity that His Highness's abacus won't work." Nuo Xu returned his provocative look.

"I know, you have met Young Master An. I'm very sad about this, and I don't want anything more sad to happen." He smiled and said, "How does Brother Huang know that my plan will definitely not work? "

"I also know that Minxuan is in Yangzhou." He approached Huaijun and whispered, "Whether Pu'er comes back or not, it's not a good thing."

Hearing Chen Pu's name, Huai Jun felt as if he had been stepped on the tail, and glared angrily at Nuo Xu, the person who kept alienating his relationship with Chen Pu!

"Don't meddle in Pu'er's affairs, or don't blame me for being rude." He warned.

But Nuo Xu was not afraid of Huai Jun's warning, instead he said: "If Your Highness doesn't want to experience regret, then don't let Boss An happen again."

"You threaten me?"

Nuo Xu shrugged, looked at Huai Jun's angry appearance with a smile, and did not deny it.

"Brother Huang, you shouldn't threaten me!" Huai Jun looked at Nuo Xu viciously.

They all want to hurt the people around him, but he will make them regret it!

Suddenly, the scenes of Concubine Jun dying under the Buddha and Chen Pu leaving him appeared again and again, and the beast in his heart opened its bloody mouth again, the most damned person in these years is Nuo Xu!

The auspicious time is approaching, and the officials are gradually coming to the hall, the distance between Huai Jun and Nuo Xu will be far away.Standing at the head of the group of officials, Huai Jun clenched his hands into fists. He swore that he would not spare anyone who wanted to hurt Chen Pu.

Nuo Xu stood among the officials, looking at Huai Jun who was provoked with interest.

Whether it was three years or so, Chen Pu was always Huai Jun's only weakness, but people like them shouldn't have weaknesses, or such affectionate weaknesses.

Yong Ting came back after seeing Min Luo for the last time. He stood upright beside Nuo Xu, his eyes covered with red silk were more cold.

When the auspicious time came, the person sitting on the dragon chair did not come. Instead, Eunuch Li came with the imperial edict.

"The Holy Majesty is sick in bed and unable to preside over the overall situation. Please read the imperial decree from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Huai Jun stepped forward and took the imperial decree from Eunuch Li.Then he opened the imperial decree in front of all the ministers, and read out the words in it loudly and expressionlessly.

The cause three years ago should have had an effect three years ago, but the matter is still not over after three years.In fact, how do they know when the cause starts and when the effect ends?

At least Yong Ting knows that the fruit has not yet come to fruition, and Huai Jun must bear the responsibility for the murder of Min Luo.

"...I think the fourth son of the emperor, Ming Luo, is a virtuous man, and now he is posthumously named a virtuous king. This is my honor."

As soon as the words fell, Prime Minister Mo said: "Get up!" After receiving the order, the people outside lifted the coffin and went to the royal cemetery, and the officials followed.

Yong Ting walked among them, looking at the coffin in front of him, his hands trembling uncontrollably.Nuo Xu put a hand on his shoulder and said in a low voice, "Don't be too sad."

He didn't reply, but his legs were still walking with the coffin, thinking firmly in his heart - the Holy One threatened his loyalty to Huai Jun with Min Luo, but sooner or later he would take revenge and take Min Luo out of this ruthless court!

What he regrets the most in his life is fighting for the throne. If he could do it all over again, he would take Min Luo out of the palace and live an ordinary life outside. This is what he realized after losing Min Luo.

But Huai Jun is sadly still deeply fascinated by this power, unable to extricate himself.Back then Concubine Jun left him a sentence: "Don't be persistent", would he understand?

After the court meeting the next day, Huai Jun took his wife and daughter back to her natal home to join General Dong.After General Dong had a few words with his daughter, he asked Dong Jing to take Nianyu to the pavilion to play, while he and Huai Jun talked behind closed doors.

"Recently, I have seen Wang Guangshi's kindness, and the popularity is very high." General Dong said.

With the support of the three major merchants, Nuoxu even did charitable deeds such as rice distribution, donating medicine and medicine; he also borrowed money from rich merchants to open a book school in the capital, so that the sons of poor families can study, and won the praise of Confucian scholars. Thumbs up.

His series of emergency and poverty alleviation actions made him quickly establish a high reputation among the people.

"What does the father-in-law think?"

"I believe that in the prosperous age, most of the people can live and work in peace and contentment. Therefore, although Wang Wang's move has won the support of the people, it is actually not enough to cause trouble."

Huai Jun pondered for a while, although in the prosperous age, no matter how high the reputation of Nuo Xu is, it is absolutely impossible to use it to overthrow his position, but if things go on like this, the people will only know the king but not the prince, and it is impossible for him. Not a good thing.

As a prince, he still has the prestige he deserves!

"I'll make another plan on this matter." He asked again: "What's the matter with General Peng?"

"There is no movement. After the incident at the military mansion last time, he has become more careful."

The last time several merchants donated a batch of military rations to the Military Mansion, and after General Peng ordered someone to come forward to negotiate with the Military Mansion, he privately donated that batch of military rations to the Ding'an Army.After the Holy Majesty learned of this, the people involved were downgraded three levels in a row to scare the chickens and monkeys.

The monkeys to watch out for are Nuo Xu, General Peng and others. General Peng is cautious and has military merits, the Holy Majesty just didn't pursue it.

"Brother Dahuang is ambitious, he won't be so peaceful, so send more people to keep an eye on them."

Suddenly, General Dong remembered something, "There seems to be a change in the Ding'an army."

"Perhaps the time is coming, and the Ding'an army will go to Beijing sooner or later." Huai Jun couldn't help laughing, but the Ding'an army who defended the country turned their swords towards the capital in the end.

For this throne, they really did everything they could.

He added: "But father-in-law, don't worry, I've already made a claim."

It wasn't until dusk that I saw Huai Jun coming out of the study. Dong Jing, who was waiting outside, immediately walked up to Huai Jun with Nianyu in his arms. "Don't stay in the middle", it seems that it is really the case, now Jing Er doesn't see me as a father anymore."

Dong Jing blushed, and in front of General Dong she became more delicate like a daughter: "Father, don't make fun of your daughter."

"My daughter is so stingy, I never imagined that she would have such a shy day."

Huai Jun just smiled, and said to Dong Jing: "Let me hug Nianyu." After he took Nianyu, he said goodbye to General Dong, "Jing'er and I will come to visit my father-in-law another day."

"Father, let's come back another day." After finishing speaking, she followed Huai Jun and left the Dong Mansion.

General Dong lovingly looked at the backs of the two as they went away. Now that the daughter is a princess and the son-in-law has great ambitions, and seeing the two of them in harmony, it is considered a blessing in a previous life.

As in the past, Huai Jun would go around with Dong Jing after leaving Dong's mansion.At this time, many shops on the street have been closed, leaving scattered pedestrians.But both Huai Jun and Dong Jing enjoyed this free time, so they relaxed and walked casually on the street.

At this time, the sky was orange, which added a bit of romance to the two.

Dong Jing looked at Nianyu who was sleeping soundly in Huaijun's arms, and said with a smile, "I don't know when Nianyu will call you parents."

"My child is so smart, he will soon." Huai Jun said with a smile, his usually cold eyes in the court hall became gentle.

It is undeniable that Huai Jun loves children. When he was young, he swore that if he had a child in the future, he would love the child so much that he would never repeat his father's mistakes.

"It would be great if we could go around like this often."

"You can do whatever you want."

Although Huai Jun gave Chen Pu all his love in his life, from the day he married Dong Jing, he decided that he would treat her well and for the rest of his life, because he was not his father, so he would not treat her well. His first wife is ruthless and unlucky.

But later he realizes that he and his father are the same.

Dong Jing was moved by Huai Jun's promise. Just as she was about to speak, a man rushed out with a bright knife.

"Huaijun!" She called out hastily.

Seeing this, Huai Jun immediately held her in his arms with one hand.Just as the man raised his knife and pointed it at Huai Jun, a man came out from a dark corner and subdued him after a few moves with him.

"Your Highness, the villain came too late to save you." He was Huai Jun's personal bodyguard.

"Not too late." Huai Jun hugged Dong Jing's trembling body tightly. Nianyu seemed to be disturbed and woke up in a deep sleep. , he ordered: "Nanqi, leave it to you."

Nanqi, who had been with Huaijun for three years, immediately took him away after receiving the order.

"Jing'er, it's okay." He comforted Nianyu who was in his arms, and wanted to comfort the frightened Dong Jing.

"Your highness, is your highness injured?"

"No, I'm not hurt, I'm fine, don't be afraid."

As a result, they had to return to the palace early, and after returning to the palace, he ordered someone to cook a bowl of Dingjing tea for Dong Jing.After Dong Jing fell asleep restlessly, Nan Qi also came back.

Sitting in the hall, Huai Jun asked, "What's going on?"

"The villain is ineffective!" Nan Qi quickly knelt down on the ground, pleading guilty: "The thief didn't say anything, he bit his tongue and committed suicide."

"You did a good job in saving him, so get up first." He asked cautiously, "Did you find any suspicious features on him?"

Nan Qi shook his head: "No."

"You go out first."

Sitting in this position, he had long expected that someone would try to kill him, and this was not the first time this had happened in the past three years.Three years ago, someone also planned to kill him. Fortunately, Nan Qi rescued him. After that, Nan Qi became his secret guard, protecting him secretly.

This time it was also fortunate that Nan Qi was by his side, otherwise Dong Jing and Nian Yu would be in danger, and he would hate the people around him to be hurt the most!

Who will do the good thing?

Nuo Xu?Yong Ting?Or the people who settled down?

He angrily swept the things on the case down, he suddenly remembered the thing that Nuo Xu threatened him yesterday, could it be Nuo Xu's warning?He used Chen Pu to threaten him first, and now he is looking for someone to kill him?

So is it Yong Ting?No, because what Huai Jun can be sure of is that Yong Ting will avenge Min Luo with his own hands, and he will not do it to others.

Will it be the Anjia people?He patted the desk angrily, did the An family eat the guts of a leopard?But if Boss An died, is it his fault?

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door outside, and Huai Jun, who was upset, said, "Come in."

After Nan Qi came in, he saw the chaos on the ground, but he didn't dare to make any more noise, and carefully handed the letter in Huai Jun's hands.

Huai Jun quickly opened the letter, and the content in the letter calmed down the furious Huai Jun—Zheng Taifu's funeral is approaching, and his cousin General Zhennan will go to Beijing soon.

"Nanqi, go and investigate An's family and see if what happened today has anything to do with them."

"Yes, Your Highness."