It wasn't like this in my last life

Song Xi thanked her, and sat down expressionlessly.

The emperor glanced at the ministers who were full of thoughts, cleared his throat, and then said: "It's about the blood of the clan, so of course we can't be careless. But it's not difficult to prove it. The chief and deputy envoys from the Imperial Hospital will come over."

Blood dripping recognition has existed in ancient times, and the emperor had such an idea.

Among the ministers, there were unavoidably active minds. Judging by the emperor's move, he had already recognized this son.Although the fifth prince is young, his talent is obvious to all. He has earned a lot of military exploits in several years of fighting, and has the support of Lu Guogong and Zhenxi Wangfu. The position of the prince is already in his pocket.Those who have not yet stood in line are already eager to try.

The emperor didn't care what everyone thought, as soon as the two imperial physicians came, they let the emperor command them around.Under the watchful eyes of everyone, blood collection and drop test, all steps can not be faked.Seeing the two drops of blood quickly dissolve together, the emperor gave all the officials below a look, "Is there no doubt about Xi'er's identity?"

The emperor valued the blood of the royal family more than anyone else. If he hadn't done a detailed investigation before, and only relied on the one-sided words of a few people to admit the identity of the fifth prince, no one would believe it.He proposed the blood test method, but it was just to suppress the doubts of the officials.

None of the civil and military courtiers were stupid, and immediately said "dare not", and then saluted the fifth prince.The process of recognizing the ancestors and returning to the clan is as simple as a daily court meeting.

This is the supreme right - Song Xi stands with his hands behind his back, accepting the congratulations of all the officials.

The emperor smiled in satisfaction, "Sit down and talk, Xi'er." After coughing, he looked at the people below again, "Song Wenfei, you just said that Prince Rui threatened the lives of your family and forced you to harm Xi'er's concubine brother , is this true?"

Song Wenfei kowtowed, "Your Majesty knows that this matter is absolutely true. At this time, my younger siblings are still in the hands of Prince Rui's cronies. I beg Your Majesty to save their lives for the sake of their young age."

"Song Wenfei!" Prince Rui was furious.

The emperor slapped the armrest of the dragon chair fiercely, "Shut up, I didn't ask you, you will have time to talk later." This was the first time that the emperor refused to show Prince Rui face in court like this, and all the officials in the court guessed in their hearts - this is Is it going to change?

"Song Wenfei, tell me, why did Prince Rui harm Xi'er's concubine brother? Could it be that there is some old grudge between them?"

Song Wenfei knocked his head loudly, "As far as I know, the two of them have no old grudges. Prince Rui wanted to take his life because of a jade pendant." Song Wenfei took out the jade pendant from his bosom, and the emperor waved his hand , Immediately a little eunuch took a plate and presented it.The emperor glanced lightly, with a faint smile.

Song Xi's eyes were sharp, and he immediately realized that it was the jade pendant that Song Badai had been wearing all the time.

There was no expression of joy or anger on the emperor's face, but his tone was unprecedentedly sharp, "Speak clearly."

"I...don't dare."

The emperor waved his hand, "Absolve you not guilty, say."

Song Wenfei gritted his teeth, and said: "Prince Rui once told me that the pattern on this jade pendant was drawn by Concubine Rou. After Concubine Rou was convicted, Her Majesty burned the drawing of this pattern and did not leak it. So... I guess, Prince Rui This is a mistake to think that Song Badai is the fifth prince..."

Song Xi's gaze became cold.He saw that the jade pendant was carried by Song Badai every day, and once asked him, Song Badai said that it was given to him by the old lady, and he must keep it properly.If the old lady didn't hint that it belonged to his biological mother, how could Xiao Ba wear it next to her body? !The old lady has been...

Song Xi didn't hate himself as much as at this moment, because he was afraid that Xiao Ba would not forgive him after telling the truth, so he left the Duke's mansion and drifted away from him, so he kept silent selfishly.He thought he was strong enough to protect him, but unexpectedly, he almost sent Xiao Ba into the abyss of death with his own hands.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt that the chair underneath had thorns growing out of it, which hurt him a lot.

After the emperor got angry, he looked at Song Xi, "Xi'er, tell me, what happened to the jade pendant?"

Song Xi was stunned for a moment, and then stood up, "I don't remember it either, maybe it's the old thing of my concubine, and I accidentally gave it to Xiaoba for fun, and then forgot to get it back." At this time, he could only Taking this responsibility for the old lady, if something happens to the old lady, the Song family...Xiaoba will not forgive him.

The emperor nodded and sighed, "The case back then... I was in a hurry, and I wronged you all these years. Don't worry, I will give you justice. Liu Shangshu, I ordered you to retry this case. Be sure to investigate this matter. The truth came out."

The emperor's seemingly random decision was like pouring boiling oil into hot water, and the scene suddenly boiled.Among the officials, there are those who agree with it, those who are neutral, and those who oppose it.Prince Rui Zongzhen's expression changed suddenly, and he hastily winked at officials from the same camp.Immediately, someone stood up.

"Your Majesty, all the people involved in the case back then have pleaded guilty, so why retry the case? If the case is reopened because His Majesty loves the fifth prince, the law will be illegal, and others will follow suit. What should we do then? Please, Your Majesty." Think twice."

The emperor glanced at him, "Inspector Zou? You reminded me." The emperor twitched his brows, and the eunuch next to him immediately presented the memorial, "This is the secret report I received in the past two years. It has something to do with the case back then. I forbear to not speak out, because I am afraid that my eldest son of the emperor will be wronged."

A stack of memorials fell down, and Governor Zou's legs went limp.

The emperor was well prepared, the eldest prince could not be kept!

"The matter is settled like this. Liu Shangshu, I order you to solve the case within ten days." The emperor stood up supported by his servants, "Let's leave the court if there is nothing to do. Xi'er, Song Qing's family, you stay, I have I will speak to you."

The emperor moved to the imperial study.

Song Xi and Lu Guogong were one step behind.As soon as he entered the door, the emperor waved to Song Xi, "Come and sit down, why is your face so angry today, who made my Xi'er unhappy?"

Song Xi shook his head, "Father is worrying too much, son... I am very happy, but I am just a little emotional."

The emperor laughed, "Why not. Seven years ago, when Duke Lu brought you into the palace, I wanted you to call me 'Royal Father.' The imperial concubine's family is deeply intertwined, in order to protect you, I have no choice but to bear it again and again."

"My son knows that my father is doing it for my own good."

The emperor was overjoyed, and looked at Lu Guogong again, "Yanqing, you taught me well!"

Lu Guogong hurriedly saluted, "The fifth prince is talented and intelligent, I just give you a little guidance, and I really don't deserve your majesty's praise."

The emperor waved his hand, "Yanqing is being polite to me. Since Xi'er has recognized her ancestors, I won't let you die after the Song family. You can just look for it. If you have a child you like, just follow me. Mention, I allow you to inherit the title of the Duke of this country from generation to generation." In other words, even if it is not a child of the Song family, as long as Duke Lu wants to adopt, the emperor will let him inherit the title instead of downgrading. This is undoubtedly for Duke Lu It is favored and generous.

"I thank Your Majesty Long En." Lu Guogong kowtowed.

The emperor ordered someone to help him up.He also called the eunuch to draw up an edict, rewarding Lu Guogong's mansion with ten thousand taels of gold and a hundred li of forest garden.

"Xi'er, you are almost at the age of Lifu. I ordered people to start building it years ago, and it will be completed next year. Before that, I will accompany my father in the palace, okay?"

Song Xi hurriedly responded, and the emperor discussed with them for a long time about changing Song Xi's surname and entering the jade certificate.In the end, it was agreed that Song Xi would not move into the palace until Song Xi entered the jade document, so as not to be in a hurry.Besides, it will take some time for the Xihe Hall, which is closest to Wanqing Palace, to be tidied up.

"The minister there will take his leave first."

The emperor nodded, and suddenly said: "The child named Song Badai, the emperor gave him another reward, and it can be regarded as rewarding him for preventing some disasters for you."

Song Xi clenched her fists and bowed to back out.

When leaving the palace gate, Song Wenfei's carriage followed Song Xi's carriage.All the way into the Duke's Mansion, Song Xi jumped down and stopped him directly.

"I'll pay you back for this punch." Song Xifei punched Song Wenfei away, and then the punches fell like raindrops. After seventeen or eight punches, he breathed a sigh of relief, "This is a reward for Xiaoba. of."

Seeing him finish, Song Wenfei slowly got up.Although Song Xi said he was furious, he was merciful in the end, and he didn't hit a vital point with his punch, but the pain was severe.

"Ah Xi, this is probably the last time I will call you that." Song Wenfei raised his head and looked at Song Xi seriously, "I will only say some things once, and it is up to you whether you want to hear them or not. The Duke said that if you want to become a unified The eternal king of the world, who loves you exclusively, has no heirs... These are all big taboos. The Duke ordered me to pretend to be a man in black and hold Xiao Ba hostage. I did this so much to prevent you from breaking the taboo." Only Song Xi said with his own ears. Come out, Song Badai will completely give up on him, and only in this way can he completely eliminate Song Xi's thoughts.

"Song Xi, think about what you want."

After saying this sentence, Song Wenfei rubbed his face and left.

In the yard, Song Dan waited for him with folded arms.

"Been beaten?" Seeing that his face was bruised and purple, Song Tan revealed a faint expression of joy, "Yes!"

Song Wenfei gestured ferociously at him, then turned around and left.

Song Dan called to him, "Where is that?" Looking in that direction, he was either looking for Song Xi or Song Badai.Song Xi had just met him, so he was looking for Song Badai.

"Go to someone to apologize?"

Song Wenfei looked impatient, "What's the matter, Qianqing?!"

Song Dan shrugged, "I just want to remind you that Xiao Ba is not here. The people from the Song family in Licheng came to report the funeral just now, and he hurried back after listening."

"give obituary notice?"