Chapter 813: Things Are Going to Get Chaotic
people wore in this era. So, I can only draw her based on my memory. 。It's not much, but it's better than nothing. Here's something to keep in mind. Take it out and have a look every now and then....The main gate of the Suyuan Palace is designed differently from that of Northern Qi. Instead of a simple archway, it features a towering wall directly in front, resembling the grand entrance to a fortified city. Below the wall, Imperial Forest Guards stand watch, while heavily armed soldiers patrol its ramparts.
Their commotion caused the soldiers above to point their blades downwards, and a general roared, "Retreat!"
The second prince stood firm, his guards even shouting, "Second Prince's fate is sealed! Second Prince's fate is sealed!"
At this moment, Qinghan, the prince from Taizi Tower, appeared on the city wall. He looked down at them with a commanding presence and shouted, "Second brother, what are you doing Whose father is critically ill Father is perfectly fine; he has no illness. Why did you say he's critically ill"
Suddenly, everyone below fell silent.
Your Majesty is not sick Impossible! Your Majesty is gravely ill, a fact known to all. Didn't the court issue an imperial decree seeking Phoenix Eyes to treat Your Majesty
Someone raised this question, and Lou Qinghan replied: “Nonsense! The emperor has never been ill. It’s only the second prince who has been claiming to the outside world that the emperor is gravely ill and even privately issued an imperial edict searching for something called a phoenix eye. Hmph! Where on earth would there be such a thing as a phoenix eye Even Su Yuan, the court physician, has never heard of it.”
His white hair danced in the wind. As people watched, they were reminded of the Second Prince's incident just now, and so they asked, "Hearing that Your Highness’s hair has turned black again, is this white hair dyed What are your thoughts on this matter"
Lou Qinghan burst into laughter, "A hundred tales cannot replace one sight. Since someone claims the Crown Prince's white hair is fake, let the Crown Prince wash it in front of all of you and see if any color comes off."
Since her trip to Northern Qi, Lou Qinghan no longer considered washing her hair in public a big deal.
He immediately ordered someone to bring a basin of water. Standing on the city wall, in front of all the people of Yuecheng and the three hundred guards brought by the second prince, he washed his head openly and honestly.
When people first saw this sight, their eyes widened one by one, staring unblinkingly at Lou Qinghan's hair.
He washed and washed again, rubbed and rubbed, smearing the Poria over and over.
After a lot of effort, that hair remained completely white. It didn't change at all.
Finally, Lu Qinghan felt that she had washed her hair enough. She wiped it dry in front of everyone and let the palace maids re-style it for her.
Then, following along the city wall, she poured the shampoo water down and shouted, "Look carefully! Is there any white dye washed out in the water!"
People rushed to collect the water and soon discovered that there was no white in it, it was still clear.
People began to question the words of the second prince, and the second prince also started to question his own investigation.
Although his scouts had reported it clearly, Lou Qinghan's hair was already black. The white was dyed, and even some of the fallen hairs served as proof.
Why isn't this hair dyed now
He felt something was off. He remembered what Lou Qinghan had just said: the emperor wasn't sick.
If the ruler is not ill, what has become of him now
“Second Brother,” Lou Qinghan’s voice rang out again. “I’ve already confirmed with you about the matter of my princely hair, and now I’ll confirm for you whether or not our father is ill.” He then looked at all the citizens in the city, his voice rising louder. “Open your eyes wide and see if our sovereign emperor is well, if he has no illness! Then think again, what exactly are you doing by supporting the second prince! And look at what this second prince of yours has done to get onto the throne!”
He finished speaking, stepped back, and yielded his place.
Soon, the former sovereign Suyuan stepped forward and took his place.
The Second Prince was immediately stunned: "Father, Father Emperor" Wasn't the Father Emperor supposed to be gravely ill, on his deathbed
The commoners were also taken aback, the King truly wasn't ill
He really doesn't look sick at all! This person is in such high spirits, they even look more energetic than the Second Prince. What kind of critical condition are we talking about
King Suyuan also wanted to show off his healthy physique. He walked back and forth on the city wall several times and circled it twice, demonstrating to the people from all angles that he was truly well.
Then, he publicly rebuked his second son: “Why did you spread rumors about my illness Why did you spread rumors that I was critically ill I am perfectly fine. It was you who ordered me to be forcibly detained in the palace and claimed to the outside world that I would soon die. You not only spread rumors about me, but also about the Crown Prince, slandering him, all for this throne. You have even abandoned your family ties and your father!”
The old emperor was so angry he trembled. He was genuinely furious. Although he favored the Crown Prince, he believed he had treated his other sons fairly as well. Besides the throne, he had given them everything they deserved. Why were they still discontent
Looking at his son below, the old monarch felt a chill run down his spine.
He told the people outside the city: “I have never been sick, but someone wants me to die early and give up the throne. He not only wants me dead, but also my crown prince. Only if we are all dead will the throne be his.”
I heard that tens of thousands of elite troops have gathered outside the city. If I don't give him the throne, his men will attack the city.
I am not afraid of death, and I believe the Crown Prince is not afraid of death either. But I am afraid of you dying!
The heavy troops entering the city inevitably cause harm to innocent people. You are all my subjects, and I love you just like I love my own children.
I do not wish to see anyone die because of this, so for your sake, I believe I should abdicate the throne and give it to whoever desires it.
But I also feel that if such a person becomes your ruler in the future, your lives will be extremely difficult. This man, who is capable of harming even his own biological father to death, how could he possibly treat you kindly
"So, what should I do"
The old monarch was deeply grieved, causing the people below to weep bitterly.
Someone shouted, “We would rather die than agree to the second prince becoming king!”
One person took the lead, and soon many others followed suit. People expressed their opinions one after another, all supporting His Majesty the King and His Highness the Crown Prince, all denouncing the Second Prince.
After all, the truth is already very clear. The old emperor wasn't sick; as the victim, he himself came out and slapped himself in the face. What else do you have to offer, Second Prince Facts speak louder than words!
At that time, outside Yuecheng's city gate, the sounds of battle echoed from afar. The horses' hooves pounded on the ground, causing the city walls to tremble.
The soldiers guarding the city were terrified because an experienced veteran told them, "Such a commotion could only be caused by tens of thousands of people fighting together. This is terrible, Su Yuan is in for big trouble!" be good friends” Quan Qingyun was moved by her words. He had never thought about making friends without mentioning Shi Liyuan, nor did he think it was anything unusual. ” 。But now that I think about...