Reborn to overthrow the throne, I became the new emperor's dark moonlight

Chapter 147 The Emperor Lied

The emperor suddenly realized that some things were out of his control.

The former crown prince committed suicide out of fear of punishment for killing his father. As long as the emperor was displeased, no one in the world would dare to mention the former crown prince again.

Qiao Ximing was recuperating and had no contact with outsiders. He was busy with training and missions in private and had very few opportunities to interact with others.

Then it would be difficult for Qiao Xi to see through his lies.

In the previous five years, the emperor was only worried that the effects of the medicine would wear off. Qiao Xi thought about it and never worried that she would hear the truth from other people.

Facing Qiao Xi's question, he could only force himself to remain calm and said vaguely, "Okay, Xi'er, everyone should look forward. You are now the Second Prince's consort, so let the past be the past.

As long as I live, I will protect you."

He looked at Su Heting, "I treat Princess Chaoyang as my own daughter and know how difficult it has been for her over the years.

No matter what happened in the past, she is your wife now, and you just need to treat her well.

If I knew that you had brought up the past with her and caused her to suffer injustice, I would never forgive you."

After he said that, his sharp eyes swept over everyone present.

"Chaoyang is a very good person. I will not allow you to bully her at will. If I hear anyone dare to criticize her again, I will punish them severely."

These words seemed to be an extreme defense of Qiao Xi, but in fact they were a warning to everyone not to say too much.

Some people think that Qiao Xi is really lucky. She was protected by the former crown prince in the past, and after the former crown prince died, she was protected by the emperor again.

But there were also some astute people who noticed something unusual, as if the emperor was hiding something.

But with the emperor's warning, they dared not say anything more and could only lower their heads.

The emperor knew that intimidation could only solve the problem temporarily, and Qiao Xi would know the truth sooner or later.

He already had murderous intentions in his heart, but said to Qiao Xi lovingly, "Given the situation today, let's cancel the New Year's Eve palace banquet.

You take the elderly and children back home first. I will go back later after the second son helps me deal with the palace affairs."

Qiao Xi had always listened to him in the past five years. Upon hearing this, he took the old man and Su Que away without any hesitation.

The other officials also left the palace with their families.

The New Year's Eve palace banquet ended before it even began.

Concubine Yu was always a good person. She sent palace maids to reward the various mansions with the dishes that were originally intended for the palace banquet in the name of the emperor.

After the emperor learned about this, his heart, which had been depressed all night, finally felt a little relieved.

Those dishes had already been prepared, but now that the palace banquet has been cancelled, the dishes are wasted.

Concubine Yu gave out rewards in his name, which not only dealt with the dishes but also made the people below grateful for the emperor's grace.

This move pleased the emperor very much.

But soon, the emperor frowned again. How many people who could enter the court were stupid?

Many people might have noticed what happened tonight, but they didn't dare to reveal it due to his imperial majesty.

We can't let things get any worse.

He called the secret guard and asked him to pass a message to Wang Yuan, asking Wang Yuan to take action against Qiao Xi immediately.

As for those old events in the past, as long as there was no victim, even if the officials really knew something, they would not offend the emperor for the sake of the former crown prince.

Therefore, the victim Qiao Xi must die.

And the sooner he dies, the better, so that she won't become suspicious of what happened tonight and try to find out the truth.

As for Su Heting...

There is no man who doesn't love power. As long as he is promised the throne, he will lean towards his father.

After the secret guard took the order and left, the emperor sat in the imperial study for a while, and then Su Heting came in.

"Father, the fire in the Eastern Palace has been put out, and the perpetrators have not been found."

The emperor didn't seem surprised and pointed to the chair in front of the desk. "Sit down for a while."

Su Heting hesitated, "I dare not."

"Today there is no ruler or subject, only you and I, father and son."

The emperor sighed deeply, reached out and pulled Su Heting, "Sit down and talk to father for a while."

Su Heting sat down and asked, "Is your father feeling unwell?"

Another deep sigh, "Father is getting old, and his health is getting worse."

For the sake of world peace, the emperor's health was always kept secret. Upon hearing this, Su Heting pretended to kneel down, "Father..."

The emperor stopped the body that had just moved, "I said, tonight it's just father and son.

I was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago, and Dayou has been in this condition again these past few years. I'm so worried that my health is getting worse."

He looked at Su Heting, "Son, do you know how happy your father is to know that you are still alive?

Before, your mother always said that you were still alive. At that time, when I looked at the lifeless dead baby, I just thought that your mother could not accept the reality and had a hysterical attack.

Now it seems that you and your son are connected by heart, and it was I who was confused and deceived by Ji Chuan and a little palace concubine.

I have caused you to wander in the mountains since you were young and suffer so much, and I have also caused your mother to be depressed for many years. I am sorry for you and your son.

I want to make it up to you, and I should make it up to you. Before, I always thought that you had just returned to the capital, and some things couldn't be rushed. What happened tonight forced me to make plans early."

Su Heting lowered his eyes, "Son doesn't blame you, and the Queen Mother certainly won't blame you either."

The emperor smiled bitterly and shook his head, "No, your mother blames me."

Su Heting looked up at him, waiting for the emperor to continue.

The emperor asked him, "Do you believe in the ghosts and gods tonight?"

"I don't believe it, but since it concerns my mother, I would rather believe it."

"But what if I tell you that your mother is not dead at all?"

Su Heting looked up in astonishment, then his face lit up with joy, and he stood up happily, "Is what father said true?

My mother is really still alive. Father, please tell me where she is.

The emperor carefully studied his expression and shook his head, "I don't know either."

Joy immediately turned to disappointment, "Then how can Father determine that Mother is still alive?"

The emperor seemed to have something difficult to say. He was silent for a long time before he said, "It's my father's fault. I made your mother disappointed in you and let someone else enter at dawn.

What I can tell you right now is that your mother is in the country of Wuli and she is still alive and well.

Therefore, your mother is not unwilling to reincarnate at all. This is all deliberately done by someone."

Su Heting said angrily, "Who is that person? Where is the Queen Mother in Wuli? I will go find her and bring her back."

The emperor looked at Su Heting without blinking, and seeing his expression change several times without any trace of pretense, he began to think about it.

Cao Ying is Yi Qing's person. Could it be that she told Yi Qing about the matter of the late crown prince, and Yi Qing staged this drama tonight to redress the late crown prince's grievances?

Is it just to ruin his popularity as an emperor?

He also thought that Su Heting was most likely sent to northern Xinjiang by Yi Qing and given the surname Su, which meant that Yi Qing had been keeping an eye on Su Heting all these years.

Could it be that Su Heting had already joined Yi Qing? Was he coming to Beijing just to help Yi Qing seize his throne?

But when he saw Su Heting's expression, he felt that it was not the case.

"I have been secretly searching for your mother for years, but I haven't found her exact location yet."

The emperor's face was filled with dejection, "Your mother and I have been childhood sweethearts, and I never thought she would leave me.

After the pain, I reflected that I was busy with government affairs and neglected her.

Now that you've grown up, you can share my worries.

If she is willing to come back, I just want to unload this burden and make it up to her and you."

"Your son also hopes that your mother will come back."

Su Heting seemed to not understand the implication of his words that he wanted to give him the kingdom, and his face showed a longing expression, "I have always envied others for having mothers since I was a child."

He didn't mention Jiangshan at all, he was just a son waiting for his mother's return.

The emperor's test was unsuccessful. "Father promised you that he would find your mother."

He brought the topic back to tonight's incident, "Who do you think did all this tonight?"

Su Heting shook his head. "I'm not very familiar with the situation in the capital, so I can't guess. Does Your Majesty know who it is?"

I decided in my heart that when I go back, I will make the envelopes for the New Year red envelopes for everyone thicker.