Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Said that this was the first time she appeared in front of the ministers as a queen.
But they didn't know that what awaited them would be a journey of no return.
Just when everyone set off early and took half a day to reach Xiangguo Temple, the old abbot who was ready to welcome the holy driver was about to deliver the lit incense to Zhao Heng, when Pang Yuanying in the crowd suddenly yelled.
48[Prince of the year]
"Wait a minute!"
Following his shouts, everyone's attention was focused on him, and Zhao Defang instinctively avoided the crowd; then she saw Pang Yuanying walking slowly in front of Zhao Heng with a baby in her arms, and raised the Babies for everyone to see.
"The current emperor, Zhao Heng, listened to Liu E's slander, and later locked up the innocent concubine Li, who was framed by Liu E, and imprisoned him in the cold palace. As a result, the current prince was almost killed. What qualifications does such a reckless person have to do?" emperor?"
As soon as these words came out, Pang Yuanying knew that he had no turning back. For the person in his heart and his long-cherished wish, he had to go all out this time, and he had to complete the great cause for him.
Grand Master Pang was also taken aback, he didn't expect his son to say such outrageous words suddenly, so he hurried over to pull him to kneel down, but Pang Yuanying shook off his father, looked at Liu E and continued: "Liu E, you come from a humble family background, and the emperor loves you wholeheartedly. You don't know how to appreciate the holy grace, but you frame innocent concubine Li and the emperor's own flesh and blood for your own selfishness. What should you do?"
When he said this, Zhao Heng's heart also picked up, and he looked at Liu E in disbelief, "Is what Pang Tong said true? You really framed Concubine Li?"
"Your majesty, don't listen to his nonsense, how could the concubine do something wrong to you? Concubine Li really gave birth to a freak that day! And all the imperial physicians present can testify!" Seeing his own plot Uncovered, Liu E quickly knelt down and tried to defend himself.
"The conspiracy you planned, those imperial physicians were naturally found by you. Do you think what you said is credible? Will everyone listen to you?" Pang Yuanying continued to press Liu E aggressively.
But Liu E would not just let him go on, and immediately retorted, "Pang Tong, don't just wrong Aijia just because you are the king of Zhongzhou. You said that Aijia framed Concubine Li, and you are holding the crown prince in your arms." , what evidence do you have?"
"Of course there is evidence, and once this matter is exposed, not only you, but even Zhao Heng will be implicated."
Up to now, Zhao Defang felt that it was time for him to stand up and uphold justice. For this reason, he walked in front of Pang Yuanying and brought two imperial physicians to hold a bowl, "If Emperor Zhao Heng doesn't believe it, you can tell me The child's blood confession, and the two main witnesses who participated in Liu E's plot that day, the court lady Kou Zhu, and the eunuch Chen Lin in Concubine Li's chambers, can all come out and point out Liu E's crimes!"
Zhao Heng nodded, thinking that Zhao Defang had finally jumped out. He hadn't forgotten the throne in his heart for so many years, and seeing that they came prepared with this posture, Pang Yuanying was probably already his confidant.
Otherwise, he wouldn't risk the disgrace of the world to join him in the rebellion; but it's too late to say anything now, no matter whether Zhao Defang holds his son or not, he might not be able to keep the throne now.
But no matter what, he is still the emperor now, even if they have thousands of troops in their hands now, he still wants to fight again.
"Bold Zhao Defang, you actually colluded with Pang Tong's family privately, intending to rebel, someone, let me take him down—"
Although what Zhao Heng said was very scary, no one around him obeyed his orders, and just stood there stupidly; facing this scene, Zhao Defang couldn't help laughing up to the sky, "I'm afraid the person who conspired against him should be your family." Yes, let’s start with your father, my dear fourth uncle. If he hadn’t made up and acted in the drama of the shadow of a candle and the sound of an ax that day, how could my father have died tragically? How could I have fallen into this state as a prince? Where?"
49 [Unable to return to heaven]
Speaking of excitement, Zhao Defang really wanted to step up and grab Zhao Heng's neck, to end his life with his own hands.
"Originally, I thought that as long as you can treat the people of Song Dynasty well and be a competent emperor, I will not pursue what happened back then. After all, no matter who is the emperor, it is not my Zhao family's world... But you Blindly listening to the villain's slander, I have no opinion at all, and even the loyal members of the Yang family were killed by the villain!"
As soon as Zhao Defang's words came out, the surrounding ministers and some common people responded one after another. In addition, the Eight Worthy Kings usually treat the common people very well. Naturally, everyone can fully support him at this time and support him as emperor.
"Actually, the ministers have always felt that only the Eight Sage Kings are worthy of the position of emperor. For so many years, only Lord Qiantui has really worked hard for the state affairs of the Song Dynasty, and he loves the people like a son."
Facing the people around him turning against Zhao Defang one after another, Zhao Heng became impatient, and finally, having no excuse, he simply pulled out a sword from a guard and slashed at Zhao Defang; but Zhao Defang had been prepared, and never left The golden mace on his body blocked his sword.
The next second later, several Feiyunqi soldiers also rushed from all directions to block Zhao Defang, while the other Feiyunqi soldiers held Zhao Heng up so that he could not move.
"You see, Zhao Heng, this is your retribution for raising a tiger. It's not like you don't know that Zhao Defang has long wanted to seize the throne, but you are obsessed with his beauty, which led to today's situation. If you fail, you will be punished—”
Seeing that Zhao Heng was tied up, Liu E also knew that her death was approaching, so she hysterically announced Zhao Heng's secret to the public, hoping that everyone could underestimate Zhao Defang's true face.
"Take that bitch down too—" Before the woman could say no to Zhao Defang, Pang Yuanying immediately ordered to restrain her first, and then find someone to gag her.
Seeing that both Zhao Heng and Liu E were tied up, some of Pang Yuanying's old subordinates and confidantes took the lead in supporting Zhao Defang as emperor in the crowd, but Zhao Defang was not a person who was dizzy before joy, he first signaled everyone to be quiet, He walked up to Zhao Heng and warned him.
"Zhao Heng, you don't have to fight too much now. Some of your confidants have long been controlled by us, and now they are all soldiers under Pang Tong's troops inside and outside the city, and Feiyun Riding around, they will swear to protect my safety, you still have to live!"
Zhao Heng was downcast. Even if he didn't say it, he knew it in his heart. The only thing he can do now is to protect the safety of himself and his son.
"Okay... let's not talk about anything else, let me see if the child is my own!"
Zhao Defang nodded in acquiescence, and two imperial physicians came to help their father and son make a blood test to recognize their relatives. When the two drops of blood melted into the bowl, the truth became clear; Zhao Heng looked at Zhao Defang again, "As the emperor said , that child should be my crown prince, Zhao Zhen, and Liu E's son is the second son. In terms of orderly seniority, the crown prince is the eldest son to succeed... Take Liu E down..."
No matter how much Liu E tried to explain, she could not escape the guilt. When she was taken away by the guards, she kept shouting to Zhao Heng, hoping that he would save her, but Zhao Heng knew that he was in danger now, so how could he save her?
Later, under Zhao Defang's arrangement, Concubine Li was released, and then Zhao Heng's family was reunited, holding their son who was almost killed, Zhao Heng had mixed feelings, and Concubine Li who was wronged and rescued I am also extremely grateful to Zhao Defang.
50 [give way]
Although he may cause Zhao Heng to lose the throne, he is also the savior of his family. Even if Zhao Heng is not the emperor, as long as the family can be safe and sound, it is better than anything else.
"Zhao Heng, I saved your wife and children for you. If you still have a little conscience, you should understand that I, Zhao Defang, are not deliberately trying to make things difficult for you, but that I want to get back what should belong to me."
"Yes...you are right..." Zhao Heng also nodded helplessly, and finally made a decision, "As long as you guarantee the safety of our family, I am willing to return the throne to you!"
"Okay, have fun!" Zhao Defang didn't intend to kill them from the beginning. Now that he has got what he wanted, he won't be afraid that they will rebel in the future, and they don't have the ability to compete with him. "I promise you to come out." The palace is safe to live in, no one will disturb you, and your life will be as rich as it is now in the future!"
After this day's change, Zhao Defang felt like he had had a long dream, but he couldn't accept it when the dream finally became reality; Dazed by the window, Pang Yuanying took the initiative to go over and hug him from behind.
"What's the matter, Your Majesty the Emperor? If you choose a good day and auspicious day, you can ascend the throne. Why are you still depressed?"
This time Zhao Defang turned sideways uncharacteristically, and leaned into his arms, "I have been looking forward to this day for many years, but it all happened so suddenly, I can't adapt...in my imagination , will definitely start a war with Zhao Heng... Huh! I didn't expect him to be more vulnerable than I imagined—"
"Long live! You don't even think about it, Zhao Heng has coveted your beauty for so many years, does he have the heart to fight with you? Is he willing to order you to be killed?"
"What about you? Don't you also covet my beauty, will you be willing to kill me in the future?"
Facing his words to test her loyalty, Pang Yuanying couldn't help laughing, "I should ask this question. As the saying goes, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. I am afraid that you will not be alone in the future."
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