BXBX NOVEL Chapter 93
Chapter 93 – Prince Jing vs the Emperor
Helian Yi quickly got up and put on some clothes, and after washing up, he personally went to take care of Mo Youyou washing up. Amongst Prince Jing’s Manor, this was the most comfortable day for him. After all, to have such a high and mighty Prince take care of her was indeed something worth being happy about.
After taking care of everything, Helian Yi ordered the Falcon to protect Mo Youyou within the Northern Courtyard, while he headed for the Imperial Palace.
Today was different from the past. Crown Prince ordering someone to assassinate Emperor was a heinous crime, and as the second brother of and Crown Prince, he had to appear and beg for mercy, in order to give royal father and all the other ministers a way out. However, the few princes who were coveting the position of Crown Prince, were probably ready to make a move again!
Outside the Qian Kun Hall, the empress had tried to seek the Emperor last night to plead for Helian Ji but to no avail. In order to embody her great “mother’s love” spirit, she had ended up kneeling outside the Qian Kun Hall the whole night.
Helian Honglie got dressed and asked the eunuch serving by the side: “Is the Queen still outside the hall?”
Eunuch took a glance at Emperor and replied timidly, “Yes, yes. Empress had been sick before, so I’m worried that if the time is too long, her body won’t be able to take it. ”
However, with so many pairs of eyes watching him, the Son of Heaven committing the same crime as the commoners, he could not hide anything from him. Furthermore, his own son actually wanted to kill his father and usurp his position, which was something that Helian Honglie would definitely not allow!
In next to no time, there were some sounds coming from outside the hall. When Helian Yi arrived outside the Qian Kun Hall, he saw the Queen who was on her knees, on the verge of collapse.
If it was the Empress of the past, she would not be so stubborn as to kneel outside the hall and force the Emperor to let her go. In order to prevent himself from exposing any flaws, this Wei Changning did it in order to deceive others.
Emperor was currently angry, he would definitely not notice anything wrong, but it was really difficult for her to hide from Helian Yi’s eyes.
Helian Yi’s footsteps paused, he walked to Wei Changning’s side, “This son greets mother.”
Wei Changning’s lips dried up and traces of blood seeped out of the corner of her mouth. After hearing the familiar voice, she was stunned for a moment, and was not willing to raise her head to look at Helian Yi, or let him see her in such a sorry state.
“No need for formalities.”
After he had finished, his eyes flashed, and he lowered his head without a word. She was followed by two maidservants that were kneeling on the ground as they kowtowed and begged Helian Yi:
“My prince, I beg of you to advise Empress. Empress has already knelt here the whole night, this servant is worried that Empress’s body might not be able to take it.”
Helian Yi did not bother with the servant girl, and went straight into Qian Kun Hall. Seeing that, Wei Changning turned and glared at the two servants:
“Who told you to be so nosy? “Slut!”
The two maidservants were so frightened that they didn’t dare to raise their heads. Their bodies trembled as they knelt on the ground.
Inside Qian Kun Hall, Helian Yi stood behind Helian Honglie. After a long while, he heard Helian Honglie sigh and say coldly: “Follow us to the court!”
As he walked past Wei Changning, Helian Honglie frowned and reminded the maidservants who were kneeling on the ground: “Help the empress go back!”
With that, he left the Qian Kun Hall.
Wei Changning looked at the figures of Helian Honglie and her back, tightly grabbing onto the silk handkerchief and thinking: “I have done so much, don’t tell me you guys aren’t moved in the slightest? Emperor, Yi’er! Why are your hearts so cold! ”
In the palace, Helian Honglie sat on the Dragon Throne and stared at the various officials with an imposing look. The news of the Crown Prince assassinating the Emperor had already spread to all the subjects. All the princes stood on both sides and did not say a word.
After a long while, Helian Honglie swept across everyone, and in the end, his gaze landed on Helian Yi as he asked:
“All my loved ones must have also known that the Crown Prince was bewitched to assassinate me yesterday. I wonder what the various dear officials think of this matter? ”
The officials below were not idiots. The reason Helian Honglie had said that was because he wanted them to stand up and plead for Crown Prince.
Very quickly, someone stood out and echoed:
“Reporting to Emperor, in this humble subject’s opinion, only when Crown Prince is young and ignorant will he be used by others. This subject humbly requests that Emperor be magnanimous!”
Following that, another official stepped forward, “Emperor, this Crown Prince has been kind since childhood, and would never do something so preposterous. This humble subject believes that the Crown Prince must have been bewitched by someone to such an extent. ”
Seeing that, the other ministers stood up to plead for Crown Prince. Hearing their reasoning, Helian Yi snorted in his heart.
After hearing what the other officials had said, Helian Honglie cast a glance at Helian Yi and asked:
“What does Yi’er think we should do?”
Helian Yi looked up, his deep eyes staring at the high and mighty Helian Honglie. He was purposely throwing this difficult problem at him.
If he pleaded for mercy on Helian Ji’s behalf, the officials would wrongly think that he, Helian Yi, would be involved in the assassination of Helian Honglie. At the very least, even if he crippled the position of the Crown Prince, it would not be his turn to establish a new Crown Prince!
If they did not plead for Helian Ji, the officials would feel that he, Helian Yi, would rather have Crown Prince crippled.
After being stunned for a moment, Helian Yi coldly replied:
“Reporting to royal father, your royal brother was indeed in the wrong. Fortunately, I was able to arrive in time and did not make any major mistakes. I hope that royal father can let this matter slide and let this matter drop.”
As soon as these words were spoken, all the ministers in the court understood the whole story. It turned out that the Emperor was safe and sound while sitting on the Dragon Throne.
As such, Prince Jing left his coveting for the position of Crown Prince behind.
Secondly, the Ming You Kingdom Emperor had always given him distinct rewards and punishments. Since the Crown Prince was in the wrong and Prince Jing had rendered meritorious service by saving his father, then since he had punished the Crown Prince, he would naturally give it to Prince Jing as well.
Helian Honglie clenched his fists tightly. Who would have thought that his son was so shrewd!
The matter of the Crown Prince had not been resolved, but now they forced him to give Helian Yi rewards for saving his father!
After a long while, Helian Honglie suddenly laughed.
“Hahaha!” “I’ve lost Yi’er this time. Otherwise, I’m afraid that I would have met the King of Hell long ago.” After which, he said to the officials:
“Alright!” All of you, rise! We will listen to the views of our most beloved officials and handle the matters of the Crown Prince at their discretion! ” He then cast a sidelong glance at Helian Yi and asked:
“Yi’er, let’s forget about Ji’er for now. You have done a great service to save my father. Tell me, what reward do you want?”
Helian Yi nodded slightly. He was waiting for Helian Honglie’s words!
“This son doesn’t dare!”
“Why wouldn’t I dare? Or would Yi’er look down on our bounty?” When Helian Honglie said this, he grinded his teeth and gritted his teeth. Helian Yi didn’t dare say a word, so he had no choice but to bestow him with rewards.
Seeing that, Helian Yi frowned, without a trace of warmth in his voice, he said to Helian Honglie:
“Since royal father is so kind, this son wishes to hear your dictum.”
“Oh? Tell me about it! ”
“Prince Jing’s Manor had been idle for a long time, missing a mistress the entire time. This son wishes to have the marriage date with Miss Mo earlier. ”
After he finished, he stood still in his original position and waited for Helian Honglie to speak.