Chapter 1 Revenge for killing one's father(1/2)
The imperial mausoleum outside the city!
A new tomb was recently built here, and the prince of Yu State was buried there.
A biting cold wind blew by.
There was another layer of snow on Li Huai's shoulders. It was so cold that his bones were frozen. He couldn't kneel down, like a sharp sword in the white world.
"Dad! You are so miserable!"
"Back then, you rebelled with Grandpa Huang and fought for more than twenty years, but you were lucky enough to survive."
"In the end, Xiao Fenghan killed me."
"Some people say that you were killed by a villain. As your only bloodline, I should avenge you."
"Since we want revenge, I have to survive first. You don't want our lineage to be cut off, right?"
"Don't worry down there. It won't take more than ten years, maybe twenty or thirty years, and definitely not more than fifty years, before I can avenge you."
Leave a sigh!
Li Huai came to this world less than half a month ago. He was the Yu Dynasty at that time, seventeen years after the founding of the country, and he happened to be the same age as the original owner.
I picked a prince to be my father for nothing, and I originally thought I could just lie down and enjoy the blessings.
Who knew that as soon as he woke up, the prince's father would close his eyes forever.
It is said that he died from the cold.
However, according to the memory of the original owner, half a month ago, the prince's body and bones were stiff and the wind and cold threatened his life. This is nonsense.
Li Huai speculated in his heart that the cheap man was most likely killed by a jealous and treacherous villain, and blamed Fenghan.
To be able to murder the dignified prince, he must have a lot of background.
As the saying goes, the next target of these people may be Li Huai.
More than that.
In the past, the prince's outspoken advice in the court offended many people. Now these people are trying hard to collect charges against Li Huai and even write a memorial in order to remove his title of 'emperor's grandson'.
Grandpa Huang's attitude is unclear, but according to the memory of the original owner, Grandpa Huang seems to have never looked at him directly.
Surrounded by dangers, isolated and helpless.
What kind of hell is this opening to?
What a cheat!
This cheap dad is really a scam!
Just die, and leave such a big mess behind.
It’s okay not to avenge the murder of my father.
"We can't stay in the capital. Staying here will only lead to death..."
Li Huai thought silently in his heart.
Cuckoo!
At this time, a canopy-covered carriage drove into the imperial mausoleum, opened the curtain, and a man in his thirties came out.
Wearing a black python robe.
This person is the second prince, Li Jirong. His nose is like an eagle's hook, his eyes are like greedy wolves, and he is full of arrogance.
It seems that he also drank some wine.
"Jirong has met the prince brother!"
Li Jirong first bowed to the prince's tombstone, and then said: "I have advised you not to be too arrogant, but if you don't listen, God can't stand it anymore, so he accepted you."
"Brother, think about it now. You followed our father to conquer the world and established so many military exploits. What will you have left in the end?"
"Isn't it easier for us younger brothers?"
"Hahaha!"
The prince died suddenly, and the second prince had the best chance of succeeding him. The past half month could be said to be the happiest time for him.
Li Huai heard these harsh words and felt a little unhappy, "Second uncle, although my father is dead, no one can insult me. Aren't you afraid that these words will reach Grandpa Huang's ears?"
Li Jirong turned his head, as if he had just discovered Li Huai kneeling in front of the monument, and a violent light flashed in his eyes.
"I almost forgot, it's not like eldest brother has nothing left. He also has a useless grandson!"
As the eldest grandson of the emperor and the only legitimate son of the prince, Li Huai naturally attracted much attention, and everyone wanted to know whether the Li family could produce a saint in three generations.
His performance disappointed everyone. He could do nothing but hide in Hanlin Academy and study all day long.
One time, when Grandpa Huang was hunting with his sons, grandsons and ministers, he couldn't even draw his bow and fell off his horse.
Made a complete fool of himself.
Grandpa Huang's face was livid that day, and he even said in public: "Rotten wood cannot be carved, and mud cannot go up the wall!"
Even though he later learned to ride a horse and draw an eight-stone bow, Grandpa Huang never looked at him seriously again.
Little did they know, he was driving a thousand-mile horse, and his target was always on target. The original owner was actually a genius, but his personality was a bit silly.
"Second uncle, you are not just here to mock me and my father. If you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly." Li Huai said indifferently.
Li Jirong took out an imperial edict from his arms and read sarcastically: "The Emperor Chengyun, the edict says: Li Huai, please listen to me. Anyway, you can't help if you stay in the capital. It's better to go out and gain knowledge, let alone
Grandpa Huang doesn't care for you, so he will grant you the land in Liangzhou. It's a bit hard, but you have to learn to be patient. From now on, you will be the prince."
"I almost forgot. I will write this down and tell him together. Back then, your father made the decision to let the daughter of the Yang family get engaged to you. She also knew about your scandal. She probably thinks you are embarrassed, so she wants to break off the engagement now."
"Logically speaking, this is your father's last wish, and I should help fulfill it, but after thinking about it, you can't keep your wife by yourself. That's because you have no ability. Can you blame your father and Grandpa Huang? I just don't care.
, she is right on the border of Liangzhou, it’s up to you whether you can handle it or not.”
"You don't need to go to the palace to thank me. After hearing the imperial edict, I will give you one day to prepare and leave the capital tomorrow to join the country."
The prince had just died suddenly, and the emperor was so anxious to drive him away that he had no time to prepare before leaving.
Not even a word was mentioned about the rewards from the country.
What is the difference between this and being deposed?
It’s normal to think about it.
It's a great deal to get rid of a useless grandson and appease all the officials in the court and the major families in the capital.
Li Huai looked sad on the surface, but he was secretly happy in his heart. If he stayed in the capital and killed his father, he would have to continue to harm him.
He is a modern soul and has never been conceited that he can outwit these old foxes in his schemes. It is best to keep quiet first.
Obscene development!
"Second uncle, can you please ask Grandpa Huang for mercy? I really don't want to leave the capital. You can just stay here and guard my father's tomb."
In order to prevent his cunning second uncle from seeing through, Li Huai pretended to beg hard.
Li Jirong narrowed his eyes and said, "Eldest nephew, you should just listen to your grandpa's words. My second uncle has begged for your mercy. What do you think your grandpa said? He said: 'It would be great if you were the one who died'!"
Murder and heart-wrenching!
Li Huai's eyes were full of astonishment, and he gave full play to his acting skills, "I... Your Majesty, I will obey the Emperor's order. I will leave tomorrow morning. Please forgive me, Grandpa Emperor, and don't kill me!"
Shivering!
Li Jirong put a hand on his shoulder and said with a smile: "Your grandpa Huang just said it casually, don't take it to heart, no one will do anything to you under your grandpa's eyes."
"ah?"
Li Huai didn't understand what his last sentence meant. Did he reveal this information deliberately, or did he let it slip?
Li Jirong did not explain to him, changed the subject, and asked him, "Do you know who the Yang family daughter is?"
Li Huai nodded, "After General Yang, she is the only female general in the Yu Kingdom, and... a peerless beauty."
"Then do you think you are worthy of her?" Li Jirong continued to ask.
Li Huai lowered his head, thought for a moment, raised his head, and asked, "Does Second Uncle think you are worthy of her?"
There are countless admirers of the Yang family daughter, and it is rumored that Li Jirong is one of them. Just because she is engaged to him, he dare not express it openly.
as expected.
A flash of ferocity flashed in Li Jirong's eyes, but he quickly covered it up and said seriously: "Second uncle just wants to remind you that the Yang family's daughter is very human. If you think you have no ability, then give up voluntarily, so as not to ask for trouble."
.”
"Thank you, Uncle Second, for reminding me. I know what to do when I see her." Li Huai refused to say what he would do.
Let him guess.
I guess he had trouble sleeping at night.
Li Jirong didn't know why, but suddenly he felt a little depressed. He tugged on his collar and said, "It's getting late. You should go back and pack your things early. This is your last night in the Prince's Mansion. Cherish it."
"Does Grandpa Huang really get no reward at all? According to the ancestral system, the prince and the young master have a thousand catties of gold and a hundred thousand taels of silver. Grandpa Huang doesn't seem to be such a stingy person."
To be continued...