Chapter 188 Catching a turtle in a urn
"Mother."
The prince came over and took a look at Emperor Hui, feeling a little frightened.
But he soon regained his composure and raised his head and said, "Everyone who came to the banquet today has been poisoned and unconscious. The palace has been taken over by us."
"it is good."
Empress Sun shouted loudly that she was the one who hosted today's banquet, and she had tampered with the drinks, so none of the court officials and their families attending the banquet could escape.
She asked, "Where is Prince Ling?"
The prince said: "She is also unconscious. Song Shiwei has been arrested according to your instructions."
Empress Sun curled her lips. She looked at Emperor Hui and saw that he was staggering, which was obviously a sign of poisoning.
He pointed at Empress Sun and cursed, "You vicious woman."
"That was also forced by you, Your Majesty!"
Empress Sun came over holding the child and said, "I have loved you since I was young, but you only have Huo Wushuang in your heart.
Even if she died, you still didn't look at me straight in the eye. Although I have been the queen all these years, who can understand the sorrow in my heart?
I wasted my youth until my face withered, and gradually my heart grew cold.
I no longer have any extravagant hopes for love or affection. All I want is for my Yi'er to rule the world!"
She once had hopes that she could win the emperor's heart like Huo Wushuang.
But he gave her the honor of queen, but never gave her love.
He wouldn't even touch her.
These were all shames she could not express.
"Good, good, very good indeed."
Emperor Hui was staggering, but he did not fall down because of his anger.
He closed his eyes and said as if he had accepted his fate: "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Empress Sun said: "Everything that happened today was done by His Royal Highness Prince Ling. Prince Ling committed treason by forcing the emperor to abdicate.
The crown prince saved the emperor, and His Majesty became too sad and seriously ill, so he passed the throne to the crown prince. "
Emperor Hui listened to their plan and couldn't help but sneer: "Do you really think you can silence the people by doing this?"
Empress Sun raised her eyebrows and said in a calm voice, "That depends on whether your son is a romantic man or not.
I asked the Crown Prince to capture Song Shiwei and use her life as a threat. Your Majesty, do you think Prince Ling would take the blame for forcing the emperor to abdicate and treason, and for killing his father and the king, for her?"
"you……"
Emperor Hui was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood. He could no longer hold on and staggered to the ground.
Seeing the king in such an embarrassed state, Empress Sun felt somewhat happy.
She walked over holding the little princess and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I only want Prince Ling's life. As for your princesses, they will be safe.
As for the concubines in the harem, doesn't Your Majesty like them?
When Your Majesty passes away, I will send them down to be buried with you. Your Majesty, are you happy?"
Emperor Hui stared at Empress Sun with bloodshot eyes.
At this moment, Xiao Jingheng's voice was heard: "I'm afraid that the Queen will be disappointed."
Empress Sun looked up and saw Xiao Jingheng and his men rushing in. She was shocked and stepped back subconsciously with disbelief on her face: "This is impossible, why are you here?"
Xiao Jingheng curled his lips: "If this prince is not here, then where should he be? Become your prisoner, waiting to take the blame for you?"
He sneered: "The Queen thought she had it all figured out, but in fact, I was just catching a turtle in a jar."
Empress Sun shook her head and said, "How is this possible? The Duke of Zhenguo has already left the capital. He doesn't know about my plan. How did you find out?"
Today's actions were decided after consultation between her and Marquis Yongning, and the Duke of Zhenguo was not aware of it.
Besides her and the Crown Prince, the only one who knew their detailed plan was...
"Marquis Yongning?"
Empress Sun widened her eyes and couldn't help but gasp, "Did he betray me?"
Xiao Jingheng shrugged: "The biggest mistake the Queen made was to trust the Yongning Marquis. Little did she know that he was the one who wanted to see you and the Crown Prince doomed."
Empress Sun was completely panicked. She didn't know why things turned out like this?
She had suspected the Duke of Zhenguo, but had never suspected the Marquis of Yongning.
Because the Marquis of Yongning has his current status thanks to the support of their Sun family.
She really couldn't understand why he did this?
"Where is Gu Mingan? Where is he? Tell him to come out and see me!"
Empress Sun screamed like a madman, but her voice was so loud that the little princess, who had fallen asleep, was frightened and started crying again.
The crying sound woke Empress Sun up. She looked at the baby in the cradle, then lifted it up high and said, "I haven't lost yet. Xiao Jingheng, if you want to save this child, you can exchange your life for it.
My Yi'er can't be the crown prince, and you can't even think of taking that position."
Even if she died, she would not let Huo Wushuang's son get away with it.
Xiao Jingheng narrowed his eyes and said, "Okay, if you want my life, I will give it to you!"
As he spoke he raised the sword in his hand.
At this moment, a sharp wind blew from behind Queen Sun, and an arrow pierced her body.
Her body swayed and the swaddling clothes in her hands flew out.
Xiao Jingheng rushed forward quickly and caught the baby steadily before it hit the ground.
At the same time, the people he brought with him also took action and took control of all the prince's men.
The little princess in the cradle stopped crying. Xiao Jingheng held her in his arms and walked to Emperor Hui, then took out a pill from his arms and gave it to him to take.
After taking the detoxifying pill, Emperor Hui's expression became much more relaxed.
He reached out, took the little princess in his arms and stroked her head lovingly.
"Father, please spare my life. It was my mother who forced me to do this."
The prince knew that his situation was hopeless, and all he could do now was to put all the blame on his mother.
Emperor Hui looked up and glared at his son, saying, "How could I have given birth to such a heartless person like you?"
He asked the prince: "How have I wronged you?
Even though you have failed in your moral conduct, I am still willing to give you a chance to mend your ways and not abolish your position as Crown Prince, but you actually did something so outrageous and rebellious. "
The prince burst into tears and said, "I am just afraid that you, my father, will abandon me.
Ever since your royal brother returned to the capital, he has been the only one in your heart and eyes.
You have allowed him to overshadow me. Your Majesty has not deposed me from the crown prince position, but if this continues in the long run, all officials will ask for permission to depose me without your Majesty's order.
I just want to find a way to make a living, is that wrong?"
"evil creature!"
Emperor Hui cursed bitterly, his heart aching. He didn't want to see the prince again, so he waved his hand and said, "Take him away and wait for your punishment."
The guards took the prince away, and Empress Sun, who was lying on the ground with her life or death unknown, was also carried away.
Emperor Hui was deeply shocked and seemed to have aged ten years overnight.
He handed all matters over to Xiao Jingheng to handle.
After seeing off Emperor Hui, Xiao Jingheng brought his men to Qianzheng Hall to meet with Marquis Yongning.
He looked around and asked anxiously, "Where's Shi Wei?"